Sauteed Zucchini With Almonds And Olives Food

OLIVE --SAUTEED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Blanch the almonds 1 1/2 minutes in boiling water; drain. Plunge into cold water, then slip off the skins. Spread the almonds out on several thicknesses of paper toweling and pat dry. Transfer to fresh paper toweling and let dry 24 hours. Heat the oil in a 10-inch iron skillet over moderate heat about 2 minutes or until an almond, dropped into the oil, sizzles gently. Add half of the almonds to the oil and saute, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes over moderately low heat until the color of light caramel. Dump the almonds into a colander set over a heatproof bowl; shake to drain off as much oil as possible, then drain on paper toweling. Return the oil to the skillet and fry and drain the remaining almonds the same way. Sprinkle with salt and cayenne and toss well; store in an airtight canister. Note: the sauteeing oil can be used to dress vegetables or salads.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI, CHERRY TOMATOES, OLIVES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skilled over medium-high heat.
• Add zucchini, garlic, and rosemary.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Saute until zucchini is just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and olives.
• Saute until tomatoes just begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in basil and vinegar.
• Season vegetables to taste with salt and pepper.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the zucchini, basil, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and olives. , Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI WITH ALMONDS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise then cut into 2" pieces.
• Add zucchini to skillet and saute until beginning to brown, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix in olives and parsley.
• Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and sprinkle with almonds.
• Can be served warm or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add three of the olives (reserve the others) and cook for a minute, until fragrant. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, until softened, stirring regularly to avoid colouring. Add the zucchini, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence, and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the white wine and the reserved olives, and stir again. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes, until most of the juices have evaporated. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH ALMONDS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in ½ cup olives and parsley. Transfer to shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining olives. Serve warm or at room temperature.

QUICK SAUTE OF ZUCCHINI WITH TOASTED ALMONDS AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini lengthwise 1/8th inch thick, then slice again to resemble matchsticks.
• Divide the oil between two large, heavy-bottomed skillets and heat over high heat. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add half of the almonds to each skillet.
• When the almonds are golden brown and toasted (approx. 30 seconds), add half the zucchini to each pan and toss to coat zucchini with the hot oil. (You just want to warm the zucchini, not cook it.).
• Season with salt and pepper. Return to heat for about 30 seconds to warm through.
• Divide almonds and zucchini between four warmed plates and top with the sheets of pecorino.
• Serve while still nice and hot.