Zucchini with sunflower seeds Recipe

Wash zucchini, remove the stem and cut lengthwise in ½ cm thick slices.

Fry the slices in olive oil, in batches, on both sides until light brown. Slices should stay al dente. Place on a paper towel to remove the excess oil and keep warm.

Lightly toast sunflower seeds in a pan without oil; set aside to cool.

Sauté garlic in hot butter for a very brief time.

Add toasted sunflower seeds, lemon juice and zest, sugar and salt to the butter and garlic. Simmer the sauce, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes.

Pour the sauce over fried zucchini slices and serve immediately.