Zucchini And Carrot Ribbons With Brie Recipes

ZUCCHINI & CARROT RIBBON FETTUCINI

Steps:

• In preparation: using a vegetable peeler, slice wide thin strips from the zucchini and carrots, slicing the full length of the vegetable. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pasta pot.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet just until melted then stir in the zucchini and carrot ribbons; cover and cook over low heat 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir once more.
• Drain prepared fettuccine and then toss it with the vegetable ribbons and the herbs.
• If desired, sprinkle top generously with Parmesan cheese after placing it in a serving dish and serving.

CARROT AND SQUASH RIBBONS

Steps:

• Trim vegetables and cut lengthwise into 116-inch-thick ribbons with a U-shaped vegetable peeler.
• Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add both squashes and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drain vegetables and transfer to ice water, then drain in a colander.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook vegetables, tossing, until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

SUMMER SQUASH AND CARROT RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Use a vegetable peeler to cut zucchini into long ribbons, lengthwise; when you get to the inner seeds, turn zucchini 1/4 turn and repeat until you are just left with a column of seeds (discard).
• Do the same with the yellow squash and carrots.
• Toss ribbons with basil in a large salad bowl.
• In another bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, anise seed, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss.

ZUCCHINI AND CARROT RIBBONS WITH BRIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Saute the green pepper in sunflower oil until just tender. Place remaining ingredients apart from carrots and zucchini, in a food processor and blend well. Place the mixture in saucepan and add the green pepper to the pan. Peel carrots. Use a potato peeler to slice into long thin strips. Put the carrots and zucchini in separate saucepans. Add enough water to cover, then simmer 3 minutes until barely cooked. Heat the sauce and pour into a shallow vegetable dish. Toss the carrot and zucchini strips together and arrange them in the sauce. Garnish with parsley