Steamy Microwave Zucchini Food

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.

MICROWAVE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Trim ends and slice zucchini in half length-wise.
• Place skin-side up on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 2 minutes.
• Remove from microwave and turn zucchini over. With a knife, make small cuts into the inside of zucchini.
• Spread butter over zucchini, and then salt and pepper to taste. Microwave for 1 more minute. You could also add other toppings at this point!
• Enjoy :).

TOMATO ZUCCHINI BAKE

Steps:

• Lightly grease a small casserole dish.
• Place a layer of zucchini on the base followed by a layer of tomatoes.
• Grind pepper over tomatoes, sprinkle with diced onion, garlic and herbs, add basil if available.
• Repeat the process until all ingredients are used, ending in a layer of tomatoes.
• Place in microwave and cook on medium high until zucchini is slightly tender.
• Sprinkle with bread (or rice) crumbs and dot with butter. Several slices of tomatoes can also be placed on top of crumbs for decoration.
• Place in a hot oven until crumbs are browned.