Tag Archive for: zucchini

Zucchini Gratin

Zucchini Gratin 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large) 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (3-4 zucchini) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly…

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad Coarse salt and Ground Pepper 1/2 pound orzo 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise 2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons fresh lemon…

Summer Squash and Mushroom Quesadillas

Summer Squash and Mushroom Quesadillas 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup spring onions, sliced into strips 3-4 cups yellow squash and/or zucchini, sliced into coins 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Four 10-inch tortillas…

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup canola oil and cooking spray 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2…

Zucchini Fries

Zucchini Fries • 2 zucchini • 1 egg white • 1/4 cup milk • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs • Vegetable cooking spray Preheat oven to 425°. Cut zucchini into 3-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white…

Green Garlic, Lemon and Parmesan Oven Roasted Zucchini

Green Garlic, Lemon and Parmesan Oven Roasted Zucchini 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini (about 2-3 large zucchini) 2 Tbsp. olive oil Zest of 1 small lemon (1 tsp) 2 cloves garlic, crushed through a garlic crusher or finely minced 3/4 cup finely…

Green Garlic, White Wine and Shrimp

Green Garlic, White Wine and Shrimp 3 - 4 spring garlic, cleaned, trimmed and finely chopped, include some of the green leaves Butter White wine of choice, but not cooking wine About ½ lb. shrimp, peeled and cleaned Optional –…

Rigatoni with Peppers, Squash and Tomatoes

Rigatoni with Peppers, Squash and Tomatoes INGREDIENTS Coarse salt and 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 3/4 pound rigatoni 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 small…

Lemon Cucumber, Galia Melon and Squash Salad

Lemon Cucumber, Galia Melon and Squash Salad INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt Finely grated zest of 1 lime and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon…

Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint and Feta

INGREDIENTS   2 medium zucchini or summer squash 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for salting water 1/3 cup pearl barley 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2…

Quinoa with Mixed Squash and Mushrooms

Quinoa with Mixed Squash and Mushrooms INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw quinoa, any color, or a combination, rinsed in a fine sieve 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup…

Wild Rice, Gold Zucchini and Pecorino Salad

Wild Rice, Gold Zucchini and Pecorino Salad INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed 2 medium zucchinis, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided salt ground black pepper 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated juice…