Turkey Stuffed Zucchini With Warm Balsamic Glaze Food

BALSAMIC-GLAZED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large enamel-coated cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan. , Add vinegar to same pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half. Add zucchini; toss to coat.

VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, bell peppers, garlic paste and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are almost soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk the egg and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Add the turkey, panko, grated cheese, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and the cooled vegetables; mix until just combined.
• Gently press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

TURKEY STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH WARM BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cut off ends of zucchini then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp leaving about 1/4 inch remaining.
• Finely chop pulp and set aside.
• Heat 2 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat and saute onion 2 minutes.
• Add pulp from zucchini, and saute 3 minutes, or until onion is nicely softened.
• Add garlic and saute one minute longer.
• In medium bowl, combine turkey, onion mixture, breadcrumbs, sage, salt and pepper, mixing well.
• Glaze the bottom of an oven-proof casserole with enough olive oil to coat.
• Rub zucchini in the oil to coat all over, and place pulp side up.
• Divide turkey mixture in half, filling each zucchini half.
• Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in the same skillet used for the onion, heat one teaspoon of olive oil.
• Add balsamic vinegar and let boil about 1 1/2 minutes, until syrup-y.
• Add honey, broth and fresh thyme, bringing to a boil again for about another 1 1/2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted, along with salt and pepper.
• Remove zucchini from oven, and drizzle each piece with about 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze.
• Serve immediately.

BOBBY FLAY'S ROASTED VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
• Add the zucchini, peppers, onion and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until almost soft, 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
• Set aside to cool.
• Whisk together the eggs and herbs in a large bowl.
• Add the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, 1/2 cup of the ketchup and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar, the vegetables and mix until just combined.
• Mold the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the remaining ketchup and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl then brush the mixture over the entire loaf.
• Bake the meatloaf for approximately 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
• Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Saute red onions in oil until soft.
• add strawberries to pan and sautee until tehy soften.
• Add vinegar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, reducing to syrup consistency, mashing strawberries.

BALSAMIC STUFFED ROUND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180°C.
• Put the tomatoes, chopped mushroom, garlic, onion and oregano into a bowl. Mix to combine and add the balsamic vinegar, mixing until well combined. Leave to stand for 30 minutes.
• Cut the zucchini in half lengthways, and using a teaspoon scoop out and discard the pulp.
• Heap the tomato mixture into the scooped out shells.
• Grind over salt and pepper to taste, drizzle over the olive oil, and top with the parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until the shell just starts to go soft.

TOFU STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven parboil the zucchini for 10 minutes in boiling water.
• Remove from the pot and cool.
• Cut zucchini and half lengthwise and trim the bottoms so they lie flat.
• Scoop out the insides and salt lightly.
• Chop zucchini pulp, onion and tomatoes.
• Set aside.
• In a 1-quart saucepan heat 1 tablespoon oil.
• Add flour and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
• Add the tofu and cook, stirring until thick.
• Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
• In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and sauté the zucchini, onion and garlic.
• Remove from heat.
• Add chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in tofu sauce.
• Stuff the zucchini halves with tofu and vegetable mixtures, then top with mozzarella cheese.
• Place on a greased baking sheet, bake for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese melts.