Sauteedzucchiniwithoreganoandfeta Recipes

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH OREGANO AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and oregano; saute until zucchini is golden brown, about 4-6 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat and add parsley; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (some feta cheeses are salty so remember when adding salt). Sprinkle feta cheese over top just before serving.
• Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH RED ONION, OREGANO AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to boil; add salt.
• Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes.
• Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid, then drain pasta.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil and the butter in a large deep skillet over moderate heat until butter is melted.
• Add onion and oregano, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and squash; cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
• Add broth; bring to a simmer.
• Remove from heat and keep warm, covered, for sauce.
• Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to sauce in skillet; toss to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer until pasta is coated well, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss in feta.
• Spoon into bowls, drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and serve.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil, over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, scallions, and garlic. Saute for 6 to 8 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• Slowly pour in vegetable stock. Stir in sauce mix and parsley. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on low. Slowly saute the zucchini and garlic, with a little salt, until golden and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley or basil, cilantro and feta.

WW GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH LEMON-HERB FETA

Steps:

• In small bowl, cobine feta, mint,oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and scallions; set aside.
• Trim ends off zucchini and slice in half lengthwise.
• Slice each half into 4 or 5 chunks.
• Place on flat surface in single layer.
• Coat both sides with cooking spray and sprinle with salt.
• Off heat, coat grill rack or grill pan with cooking spray.
• Heat over high heat.
• Cook zucchini, flipping once until grill marks are evident and zucchini is soft, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Arrange on platter and serve with feta topping.
• Yields about 5-6 chunks zucchini and 1 tablespoon feta topping per serving.

PARMESAN ROASTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Trim the stem end of the zucchini, cut them in half lengthwise, and scoop out a small channel of seeds with a regular teaspoon. Place the zucchini in one layer on a sheet pan, brush generously all over with olive oil, and turn the zucchini cut side down. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until just tender but still firm when tested with the tip of a small paring knife.
• Meanwhile, make the bread crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, parsley, basil, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the panko and 3 1/2 tablespoons of oil and mix well.
• Turn the zucchini cut side up and spoon a heaping tablespoon of the panko mixture evenly on each zucchini. Bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the panko is crispy. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.