Zucchini with Currants and Almonds - pareve

1/2 cup currants
3 tablespoons olive oil or margarine
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 1/2 pounds green or yellow zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Place the currants in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and let soak for 30 minutes.

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the shallots and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, cover, and cook until barely tender, about 3 minutes. The zucchini will give off some liquid. Cook, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 or 2 minutes.

Drain the currants and add to the zucchini, along with the oregano and almonds. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

Serves 8.

Source: "An Easy Rosh Hashanah Feast" Jeanette Ferrary and Louise Fiszer