Marinated Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• A quarter of a white onion
• 1 jalapeño pepper, optional
• 2/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup white distilled vinegar
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp whole peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 medium zucchini, cut into noodles

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add garlic, onion, and jalapeño, if using, and cook until the onion is lightly browned but still crisp, about 5 minutes. Add water and vinegar and bring to a boil (see Note). Remove from heat and stir in oregano, peppercorns, bay leaf, and zucchini noodles. Season with salt.
2. Transfer to a jar and let cool slightly. Once cool, cover and refrigerate.
   
   Note
   
   For safety, only add a few drops of water and vinegar to the heated oil before adding them. If the oil splatters, allow it to cool slightly first.