Way Too Easy Garlic Zucchini Food

SAUTéED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add the garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the zucchini. Stir and then press down into the pan and let cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring until the zucchini begins to brown.
• Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes until tender crisp.
• Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper. Top with extra thyme if desired. You can also add fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.

EASY ITALIAN TOMATO ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°F.
• Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Place the sliced zucchini evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish.
• Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the zucchini.
• In a frypan, sauté onions and garlic in oil and butter until just lightly browned and tender.
• Add in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano and vinegar; heat until boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes.
• Pour the tomato mixture over the zucchini.
• Sprinkle with more grated parmesan cheese.
• Bake for about 30 minutes.
• *NOTE* 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese may be sprinkled on top the last 10 minutes of baking.

EASY STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and Italian seasoning in oil and butter, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.