zucchini

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Someone I work with gave me a beautiful organic zucchini from her garden.

Since I haven't prepared zucchini in months, I don't know what to make with

it. Can anyone suggest a few great recipes? Thanks!

 

Karen

[Guest guest]

I love to dice it (with or without peeling), steam it until

crisp/tender, and serve with garlic butter.

 

Saute it with onion, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, garlic and

Italian seasoning for a nice veggie side dish.

 

It's good raw in salads or with dip.

 

Add it to most stir fry recipies or pasta sauces.

 

Just be careful not to overcook it or it tends to get

soggy, unless you like it very soft.

 

Kris

 

--- " KAREN M. BAYARD " <epiphany35b wrote:

> Someone I work with gave me a beautiful organic zucchini

> from her garden.

> Since I haven't prepared zucchini in months, I don't know

> what to make with

> it. Can anyone suggest a few great recipes? Thanks!

>

> Karen

>

 

 

 

 

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Zucchini Herb Casserole

 

Ingredients:

 

1-1/2 lb. zucchini

2 Tbsp. oil

2 cup sliced green onions (tops included)

1 clove garlic, pressed

2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

1-1/4 tsp. garlic salt

1/2 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 cup cooked rice

 

Directions:

 

Cut zucchini into cubes or grind it; makes about 5 cups.

Heat oil; stir in zucchini, onions and garlic.

Cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are barely tender.

Remove from heat; mix in tomatoes, garlic salt, basil, paprika, oregano,

and rice.

 

Spoon into baking dish. Bake, uncovered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

 

Serves: 6 servings

 

Preparation time: 45 mins.

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Corny Zucchini

 

Ingredients:

 

2 medium zucchini

2 cups finely crushed tortilla chips

herbs and seasonings

1/2 lb. tofu

2 T. tamari

1/4 c. water

olive oil for frying

 

Directions:

 

All ingredients are approximate. Blend tofu with tamari and water until

smooth. Pour onto a plate. Cut zucchini into half-inch slices (lengthwise

or crosswise). Mix any herbs or seasonings in with the crushed tortilla

chips in a large bowl. Put some on a plate for easy breading. Spread tofu

mixture thinly on either side of zucchini slices. Coat thoroughly with

tortilla chip mixture and fry on both sides in olive oil on medium high

heat until crispy on outside and tender on inside. This is a wonderful

alternative to the eggs and bread in the " old-fashioned " breaded zucchini

recipe. Great for egg-free and wheat-free diets, and tastes just as good!

 

Serves: 2

 

Preparation time: 1 hour

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I might have gotten these recipes from this list, I don't know. I've not

tried these yet, but they are on my " to cook " list:)

 

Grilled Zucchini

 

Servings: 2

Prep. Time: 30 minutes

 

Ingredients:

· Parmesan Cheese

· 1 medium Zucchini

· Melted butter (real butter)

· Salt and pepper

 

Instructions:

Slice zucchini in half lengthwise.

Brush inside of zucchini with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Grill face down for 15 minutes and then turn and grill on the other side

for 15 minutes over medium heat. Grill until tender if 30 minutes is not

enough.

Remove from grill and sprinkle with parmesan cheese while hot before

 

ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE SERVES 4

 

NOTE-->DON'T THROW STONES AT ME FOR THIS ONE..I KNOW THIS IS A VEGETARIAN

LIST....BUT THERE IS MEATLESS SAUSAGE IN THE FROZEN FOOD SECTION OF THE

GROVERY STORE:) That is what you use:)

 

4 medium sized zucchini

 

8 oz. Hot Italian Sausage, bulk meat

 

1/2 c. minced onion

 

3 Tbsp. minced parsley

 

1 Tbsp. minced basil

 

1 tsp. minced thyme

 

1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs

 

1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

 

1/4 tsp. salt

 

1/4 tsp. pepper

 

1 egg

 

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp and seeds. Chop

the pulp. Drain and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the pulp. Set

aside. Heat a skillet and add the Italian Sausage meat. Cook and crumble it

until it is cooked through. Drain off any fat. Add the onion, parsley, basil

and thyme. Saute for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the bread

crumbs, 2 Tbsp. of the parmesan, egg and the salt and pepper. Mix well.

Preheat the oven to 350. Fill the zucchini " boats " , and place in a greased

baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for

20 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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