Carrots And Zucchini With Herbs Food

ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
• Add carrots, zucchini and garlic.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until just barely tender.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in fresh herbs.
• Serve immediately.

HERBED CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, place steamer basket; add 1/2 inch water to saucepan (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place carrots in basket. Cover tightly; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; steam carrots 3 minutes. Add zucchini; steam 4 to 6 minutes longer or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini and remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until hot.

HERBED CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Begin by bringing water in a large pot to boil; reduce to a bubbling simmer.
• Place carrots in a steamer basket above the water, cover and steam for 3-5 minutes. You should be able to pierce the carrots with a fork but experience some resistance.
• Place the zucchini over the carrots; recover and steam an additional 3-5 minutes until you reach the desired doneness.
• Place the vegetables into a serving bowl and top with the butter, lemon juice, basil and garlic podwer. Toss until the flavors are well mixed.
• Serve immediately.

GLAZED ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and carrots to the pan and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the carrots are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
• Add the zucchini to the pan and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, orange juice and sugar and cook for 1 minute more. Toss to coat all of the vegetables in the glaze. Remove from the heat and stir in the chives. Serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH ZUCCHINI, CARROTS, AND MIXED HERB PESTO

Steps:

• Using a mandoline cut carrots and zucchini into 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips. (Alternatively, using a sharp knife, halve carrots and zucchini crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-wide pieces.)
• In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook 8 minutes, or until barely tender. Add carrots and cook 1 minute. Add zucchini and cook 1 minute. Reserve 2/3 cup cooking water and drain pasta and vegetables.
• In a large bowl stir together pesto and reserved hot cooking water. Add pasta and vegetables and toss well.
• To make mixed herb pesto:
• In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week. Makes about 3/4 cup.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH KALE, ZUCCHINI, AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Start by cooking pasta per package directions and set aside to drain and cool. Add EVOO to pasta if you like to keep it from getting sticky.
• In a large 3-4 qt pan, heat EVOO to medium heat and sauté onions, red pepper and garlic together until soft.
• Add crushed tomatoes, then carrots and kale.
• Stir and let it come to a slow boil, then turn the heat down to medium low for about 30 minutes.
• Start on the zucchini. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Coat each side of the zucchini with breadcrumb mixture and place on a oven proof dish. Use an oil spray on dish to keep it from sticking. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
• Add fresh herbs to red sauce, and let it cook for another 15 minutes.
• Finish primavera sauce with cream and add salt to taste.
• Toss pasta with red sauce to coat. Top each serving with 2 pieces of baked zucchini and grated parmesean cheese and enjoy!

HERBED ZUCCHINI 'N' CARROTS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook the zucchini and seasonings in butter over medium heat for 8 minutes or until zucchini is tender., Meanwhile, place the carrots and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring once; drain. Stir carrots into zucchini mixture.

SAUTéED CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and onion; saute 6-8 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Add brown sugar; cook and stir until dissolved.

ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water in a saucepan (water should not touch the bottom of the basket).
• Place carrots in the basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat and steam carrots 5 minutes. Add zucchini and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
• Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in carrots, zucchini, thyme, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Cook uncovered, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (3/4 cup): Glycemic Index: 22, Glycemic Load: 1, Calories: 55, Protein: 2 g, Carbohydrate: 4 g, Dietary Fiber: 1-1/2 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 61 mg. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat.

ZUCCHINI WITH SUMMER HERBS

Steps:

• Rinse the zucchini and pat dry. Trim off ends and slice zucchini into 1/8 inch thick slices without peeling. There will be about 6 cups.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high to high heat. Cook zucchini while shaking and stirring the skillet. Turn the zucchini occasionally with a spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain in a sieve.
• Add butter to the skillet until melted. Return zucchini. Sprinkle with garlic and herbs. Check for salt. Toss and serve.

ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam carrots 3 minutes. Add zucchini. Steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
• Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini and remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until hot.