Zucchini Vegetable Toss Recipes

ITALIAN VEGETABLE TOSS

Steps:

• In a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, place zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, onions, margarine, basil and pepper. Cover with a sheet of wax paper.
• Microwave on HIGH until squash is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking time.
• Add tomato wedges and sprinkle with cheese. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes.

VEGETABLE NOT-SAGNA PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Heat a pot of water to a boil for pasta. Salt boiling water and cook pasta to al dente. Heads up: reserve a ladle of the hot cooking water just before you drain pasta.
• Place the frozen spinach on a plate and microwave to defrost it according to your microwave's directions. Place defrosted spinach in a clean kitchen towel and wring out the liquid.
• Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Halve the zucchini lengthwise then thinly slice into half moons and add to the pan along with the mushrooms. Cook 2 to 3 minutes then add onions and garlic to the pan. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. When the onions are tender, about 5 minutes, add defrosted spinach, separating into small bits as you handle it, and the roasted red peppers and toss to heat through. Transfer veggies to a dish and return skillet to stove top. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the butter. When the butter melts into extra-virgin olive oil, add 2 rounded tablespoons of flour and cook a minute or so, then whisk in stock and milk. Bring to a bubble and thicken the sauce, reducing it 2 to 3 minutes. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Slide vegetables back into sauce.
• Place the part-skim ricotta in a large shallow bowl and combine with a ladle of boiling, starchy pasta cooking water. Stir to combine then add in a couple of handfuls of grated cheese.
• Drain pasta and toss with cheeses. Add half the vegetables and sauce to pasta and toss to combine. Tear or shred basil and toss into pasta. Adjust seasonings. Top bowlfuls of Vegetable Not-sagna with remaining veggies in sauce and pass extra grated cheese at the table.

ZUCCHINI PEPPER BASIL PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water as directed.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add zucchini, red pepper and garlic. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Saute, letting all brown lightly.
• Sprinkle basil evenly over skillet. (If necessary, reduce heat a bit, so that vegetables don't burn.).
• Drain pasta, then add pasta to skillet with vegetables. Add vegetable broth. Cook and stir briefly.
• Add Parmesan cheese.
• Serve.

VEGETABLE TOSS

Steps:

• Layer half of the lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower in a clear salad bowl.
• Top with Radishes and remaining lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower.
• Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and onions:drop by spoonfuls onto cauliflower;sprinkle with dill and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with your favorite salad topping.

TOSSED SNOW PEAS & ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 1. Place peas in a vegetable steamer over hot water.
• 2. Cover, steam 2 minutes or until crisp tender.
• 3. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• 4. Combine peas, zucchini, tomatoes and pine nuts in a medium bowl.
• 5. Combine shallots, vinegar, oil and pepper; mix well with a wire whisk.
• 6. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to mix well.
• 7. Cover and chill thoroughly for atleast 15 minutes.

ZUCCHINI AND PENNE TOSS

Steps:

• Over medium heat, saute the garlic along with the herb seasoning and pepper in the oil for 4 minutes.
• Add the peppers and saute another 4 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Increase heat to medium high, add the shredded zucchini and saute until heated through.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Toss the mixture with the warm pasta and cheese of choice.
• Serve warm or cold.
• Note: If using Feta it does not need to be grated just crumbled to the size you like.

PASTA-ZUCCHINI-MUSHROOM TOSS WITH GARLIC-HERB SAUCE FOR ONE

Steps:

• -Saute minced garlic in 2 Tbsp olive oil for 2-3 min over med-high heat.
• -Add mushrooms and zucchini, and saute for 5 minute.
• -Add seasonings.
• -Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
• -Using tongs, add pasta to the vegetable mixture, and toss gently.
• -Enjoy with fresh rolls or garlic bread.

BRIAM (GREEK BAKED ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread potatoes, zucchini, and red onions in a 9x13-inch baking dish, or preferably a larger one. Use 2 baking dishes if necessary. Cover with pureed tomatoes, olive oil, parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss all ingredients together so that the vegetables are evenly coated.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring after 1 hour, until vegetables are tender and moisture has evaporated, about 90 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, or serve at room temperature.

PASTA AND VEGETABLE TOSS

Steps:

• Cook fetuccini according to package directions and drain keep warm.
• In large skillet, cook onion, garlic, Italian seasoning in oil till tender.
• Add water, bouillon and vegetables.
• Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Toss with hot fetuccini.
• Serve immediately.
• Refrigerate leftovers.