How To Cook Zucchini On The Stovetop Food

HOW TO COOK ZUCCHINI ON THE STOVETOP

Steps:

• Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch slices.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until butter is melted (see note).
• Add zucchini to the pan, and shake into a single layer and season with season salt and pepper.
• Leave without moving for a few minutes until golden brown.
• Flip slices over and repeat previous step.

ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes, or until fragrant; don't let it brown. Add the squash, salt and pepper and cook until the squash is tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the squash to a serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

SKILLET ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and bacon. Season with salt and pepper, and pour in water. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Stir the bread crumbs and soy sauce into the skillet, and mix in Cheddar cheese. Cover, and continue cooking 2 minutes, until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

PAN-SEARED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Trim the zucchini lengthwise on two opposite sides to create flat edges. Discard or compost the scraps and cut the zucchini in half lengthwise into two planks that are about ½-inch thick. (If you're using larger zucchini, you may get three planks from each one). Pat them dry with a paper towel, pressing gently but firmly on both sides to absorb any moisture.
• Heat a large (12-inch) cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium high. Add the oil and heat until it's almost smoking. Add the zucchini, spacing them evenly in the pan and pressing lightly with a spatula so that the planks make contact with the pan. Sprinkle the tops with salt and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes, until the zucchini is nicely charred on the bottom. Lower the heat to medium, flip the zucchini, and season with salt and pepper again. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the bottom is charred.
• Turn the heat to low and add the butter, garlic and rosemary. Carefully tilt the pan, letting the garlic and rosemary cook in the butter for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the butter has begun to brown. Spoon the butter over the zucchini, and cook for another minute, flipping them a few times to coat both sides with the butter.
• Transfer the zucchini to a serving platter, along with the garlic and rosemary, and spoon any butter that's left in the pan on top. Top with coarse sea salt, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes, and serve hot.

PAN-GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Toss the zucchini pieces with olive oil in a bowl until evenly coated. Add rosemary, salt, garlic powder, and pepper, and toss again.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray.
• Grill the zucchini, one side at a time, until soft and with the desired amount of grill lines, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed, spraying the pan with more cooking spray between batches.

STOVE-TOP ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• Brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper in a large skillet or pot with lid. Drain grease.
• Add garlic and seasonings. Stir.
• Add zucchini and stir. Cover with lid and cook over medium heat for approximately 15 minutes until the zucchini is crisp tender (I don't add any water, the zucchini has enough). Stir about every 5 minutes.
• Remove lid and stir in spaghetti sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes.
• Great served with cottage cheese or topped with parmesan!