Broccoli And Squash Medley Gluten Free Food

BROCCOLINI WITH GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Preheat grill to high heat.
• Toss zucchini and squash in 1 ounce achiote oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Drop broccolini in boiling water for 2 minutes or until slightly wilted while preserving color.
• Place seasoned zucchini and squash on hot grill. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.
• Heat a saute pan over low heat. Add pine nuts and toast lightly. Set aside. Add remaining 2 ounces achiote oil to the heated saute pan. Add the blanched broccolini and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Increase to medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic and continue to cook until slightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add grilled zucchini, summer squash and halved cherry tomatoes. Add butter and toss lightly until butter melts. Plate and drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar, garnishing with toasted pine nuts.

MEXICAN STYLE SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in large lidded skillet.
• Add squash, onion and garlic and saute until tender crisp.
• Add jalepeno (if using), tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt and pepper.
• Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer until it all cooks down (about 25 minutes, more or less to your taste). Stir occasionally.
• Uncover pan, sprinkle cheese on top. Serve after cheese melts.
• This lends itself nicely to whatever else you have around. Chopped bell peppers are a nice addition.

STEAMED BROCCOLI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the broccoli and squash in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Remove vegetables from steamer; drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.

STEAMED BROCCOLI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Steam vegetables for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Heat olive oil, butter, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano until fragrant.
• Toss steamed veggies with butter mix, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste as well.
• Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese if desired.

BROCCOLI AND SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cook and drain broccoli as directed on bag. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook squash in orange juice over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but firm.
• Stir in butter, broccoli, cranberries, pecans, orange peel and salt; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SQUASH AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice and honey; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add squash, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli, celery and onion; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat and quickly toss with the honey mixture. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Serve immediately.