Microwave Zucchini Recipes

STEAMY MICROWAVE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Mix zucchini, celery, onion, and mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap.
• Cook on High until vegetables are steamed and slightly tender, about 6 minutes.
• Pull plastic wrap away from dish, stir vegetables, sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the vegetables, and replace the plastic to seal tightly. Let dish sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir vegetables to coat evenly with melted cheese.

MICROWAVE-STEAMED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice zucchini lenth-wise, not cutting all the way to the bottom.
• Open slightly and spray interior with butter.
• Sprinkle interior with salt and pepper.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and place in microwave. Microwave for 5 minutes on high power.
• Let stand for two minutes, remove, and cut in wedges.
• Voila.

MICROWAVE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Trim ends and slice zucchini in half length-wise.
• Place skin-side up on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 2 minutes.
• Remove from microwave and turn zucchini over. With a knife, make small cuts into the inside of zucchini.
• Spread butter over zucchini, and then salt and pepper to taste. Microwave for 1 more minute. You could also add other toppings at this point!
• Enjoy :).

MICROWAVE ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

Steps:

• Combine zucchine, parmesan and tomato sauce in a 2 quart casserole.
• Cover with plastic and cook on high 10 to 15 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
• Stir once or twice.
• Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• (I made this ahead and kept warm in a 200 degree oven then added the cheese before serving).