Minted Marinated Zucchini Food

MARINATED ZUCCHINI WITH MINT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On two large rimmed baking sheets, toss zucchini with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until zucchini are tender and undersides are browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
• On a serving plate, sprinkle zucchini with minced garlic and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and white-wine vinegar. Let stand 1 hour (or refrigerate, up to overnight; bring to room temperature before serving). To serve, sprinkle with torn mint leaves.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside. Add the zucchini and yellow squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
• Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until they are crisp-tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and serve hot or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI MARINATA (MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD)

Steps:

• Note: It is your choice to peel or not peel the zuchhini.
• Toss the thinly sliced zucchini with the lemon juice, garlic halves, olive oil; salt and pepper to taste. (If I think about it, sometimes I add a bit of finely grated lemon zest, too.) Remember to use a non-reactive bowl for marinating.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate 4-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Once you are ready to serve the salad, remove the garlic cloves. Save one garlic clove, finely minced and toss back into the salad along with the fresh herb of choice. *Important*: stir in the fresh herbs with the zucchini mixture [just] before serving.
• Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Best eaten within 24 hours.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice zucchini with a vegetable peeler and place in a bowl.
• Mix oil, vinegar, honey, parsley, dill, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in another bowl.
• Cover zucchini with marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.

MINTED ORZO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
• Cover; chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, brush zucchini slices with olive oil, season and grill or broil until tender about 4-6 minutes per side. Let cool and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Add to orzo with Feta, tomatoes, and olives; stir to combine. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; refrigerate for several hours until flavors blend.

MINTED MARINATED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini slices and garlic; cook and stir until starting to brown but you want the squash to stay firm and not get mushy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the vinegar, mint, salt and pepper. Stir in the remaining olive oil. Spoon into a jar and store covered in the refrigerator.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI & MINT

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in pan.
• Saute zucchini 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
• Transfer to bowl and add half of the mint, garlic and red wine vinegar. Season to taste and stand 5 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir through remaining mint.