Baked Zucchini Stacks With Balsamic Glaze Food

BALSAMIC-GLAZED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large enamel-coated cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan. , Add vinegar to same pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half. Add zucchini; toss to coat.

BAKED ZUCCHINI STACKS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
• To prepare the baked zucchini, beat the egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix together the flour, panko bread crumbs, and the salt.
• Dip each slice of the zucchini into the egg and then into the bread crumb mixture. After all of the slices have been coated, arrange them on the baking sheet and spray the tops with non-stick spray. Bake for about 10 minutes, flip them over and then bake for another 5 minutes or until the slices are golden.
• To make the glaze, add the balsamic vinegar and stir in the brown sugar in a small sauce pan on medium heat. Bring to a simmer and heat until the vinegar is reduced by half. Turn off the heat, but leave the pan on the stove.
• To make the stacks, layer with a slice of zucchini, followed by a tomato slice and then the mozzarella. Repeat. Drizzle some of the glaze on top. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve promptly.

TURKEY STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH WARM BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cut off ends of zucchini then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp leaving about 1/4 inch remaining.
• Finely chop pulp and set aside.
• Heat 2 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat and saute onion 2 minutes.
• Add pulp from zucchini, and saute 3 minutes, or until onion is nicely softened.
• Add garlic and saute one minute longer.
• In medium bowl, combine turkey, onion mixture, breadcrumbs, sage, salt and pepper, mixing well.
• Glaze the bottom of an oven-proof casserole with enough olive oil to coat.
• Rub zucchini in the oil to coat all over, and place pulp side up.
• Divide turkey mixture in half, filling each zucchini half.
• Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in the same skillet used for the onion, heat one teaspoon of olive oil.
• Add balsamic vinegar and let boil about 1 1/2 minutes, until syrup-y.
• Add honey, broth and fresh thyme, bringing to a boil again for about another 1 1/2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted, along with salt and pepper.
• Remove zucchini from oven, and drizzle each piece with about 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze.
• Serve immediately.