Carrot And Squash Ribbons Food

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.

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.

VEGGIE RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the oil, lemon juice and smoked paprika together in a large bowl with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to thinly slice the carrot, yellow squash and zucchini into ribbons. (With the yellow squash and zucchini, it is easiest to slice the sides, working around and then discarding the core.)
• Add the vegetable ribbons, asparagus, parsley and chives to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

VEGETABLE RIBBONS WITH HORSERADISH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• With a vegetable peeler cut the carrot, the zucchini, and the yellow squash lengthwise into "ribbons," reserving the center cores for another use. In a glass dish microwave the vegetables, covered, at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. In a small glass dish or glass cup combine the butter, the horseradish, and the lemon juice and microwave the mixture at high power (100%) for 20 seconds, or until the butter is melted. Pour the horseradish butter over the vegetables, season the vegetables with salt and pepper, and toss them well.

SQUASH RIBBONS

Steps:

• With a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut very thin slices down the length of each squash, making long ribbons. Place in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. boiling water. Cover and steam until tender, 2-3 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, onion powder, rosemary, salt, thyme and pepper. Add squash and toss to coat.

SQUASH & CARROT SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

CARROT AND SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place butter or cooking oil in a wok or large skillet.
• Preheat over medium-high heat.
• Stir-fry garlic and basil, oregano or Italian Seasoning in hot cooking oil or butter for 15 seconds.
• Add carrot and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add zucchini and/ or yellow squash and stir-fry for 2 1/2 minutes.
• Add leeks or green onions and stir-fry about 1 1/2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Option: Sprinkle with parmesan or Romano cheese; toss gently.
• Enjoy!