Steamed Zucchini Food

STEAMED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim ends from zucchini. Cut each one in half, then cut each half lengthwise into quarters.
• Place zucchini and garlic into a steamer basket, then place the steamer basket into the pot. Steam for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the zucchini are tender.
• Transfer zucchini to a large bowl. Mash the garlic and put it in the bowl with the zucchini. Drizzle the olive oil into the bowl and toss until the vegetables are coated with oil and garlic.

MICROWAVE-STEAMED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice zucchini lenth-wise, not cutting all the way to the bottom.
• Open slightly and spray interior with butter.
• Sprinkle interior with salt and pepper.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and place in microwave. Microwave for 5 minutes on high power.
• Let stand for two minutes, remove, and cut in wedges.
• Voila.

STEAMY MICROWAVE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Mix zucchini, celery, onion, and mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap.
• Cook on High until vegetables are steamed and slightly tender, about 6 minutes.
• Pull plastic wrap away from dish, stir vegetables, sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the vegetables, and replace the plastic to seal tightly. Let dish sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir vegetables to coat evenly with melted cheese.

SESAME STEAMED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Transfer zucchini to a serving bowl; drizzle with sesame mixture and toss to coat.

STEAMED ZUCCHINI WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Fill a large skillet with just enough water to cover bottom (about 1/4 cup). Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer. Add zucchini. Cook, covered, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, and transfer to a medium bowl.
• Drizzle zucchini with oil; sprinkle with scallions. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

STEAMED ZUCCHINI AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini in half and then down their length into quarters.
• Place in a colander over a pan of boiling water and cover with aluminium foil. You could use a steamer instead.
• Allow to steam for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
• Mix the Dijon mustard in a small bowl with the sugar. Add the red wine vinegar, lemon rind and lemon juice.
• Whisk together before gradually pouring in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove zucchini from the colander and place in a bowl.
• Pour over the lemon vinaigrette and toss together with the zucchini.
• Scatter with finely sliced scallions before serving.
• This dish can be served served warm or chilled.