Zucchini And Tomato Caviar Food

CAVIAR DE COURGETTES - ZUCCHINI CAVIAR

Steps:

• Cut the courgettes into 1/2" thick slices.
• Cook them in simmering salted water for 15 minutes.
• During this time, take the pips out of the olives, and chop them up with the onions, garlic, mint, basil and parsley.
• Drain the courgettes as soon as they are soft and mashable.
• Blend the herb/onion mixture with the courgettes.
• Let cool. When it's cool, whizz it up in a processor, or press it through a food mill.
• Add the fresh lemon juice and the thyme.
• Salt and pepper this, according to your own taste, but making sure there is enough of this seasoning to bring out the flavor of the food.
• At the last minute, add the liquid creme fraiche, using a whisk to blend and get the right consistency (spreadable - dippable).
• Keep this cool and serve with toast fingers or sliced French bread.

BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH HERBS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a colander, combine zucchini, onion and scallions. Tear celery and basil leaves into small pieces and sprinkle on top. Sprinkle flour over all. Using one hand, press and toss ingredients together until well mixed and coated (it will get a little moist, but not gooey). Add tomatoes, season with salt and toss once more.
• Pour half the olive oil into a medium baking dish or ceramic pie plate. Fill dish with zucchini mixture, then grind pepper over top. Sprinkle remaining oil on top, and place in oven. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until ingredients are just cooked, but firm.

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO CAVIAR

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil.
• Add tomatoes and blanch 20 seconds.
• Drain.
• Peel, seed and chop tomatoes.
• Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and oregano and sauté 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire and lemon peel.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Drain off excess liquid.
• Add lemon juice and toss gently.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Serve with toasted pita bread.

LIGHT SPICY ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler. Slice the zucchini on a sharp angle about 1/2-inch thick and place on a baking sheet lined with foil and nonstick cooking spray. Coat the zucchini with nonstick cooking spray and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Broil, flipping once, until just golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pot set over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and tomatoes. Continue to cook until the tomatoes are soft and the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, lightly mash with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
• Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Place about 1/2 of the zucchini in the bottom of the dish and top with 1/2 of the tomato sauce. Repeat the layers and cover with foil. Bake until bubbly and hot, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with the cheese and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, sprinkle with the cilantro.

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Combine the zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, fennel, onion, garlic and oregano in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, red pepper flakes and a pinch each of salt and pepper and give it a good toss. Dump that out onto 2 baking sheets and spread it out evenly. Roast until the squash and other vegetables begin to caramelize, 15 to 25 minutes. Scrape the vegetables into a large bowl and cover with a plate to keep warm.
• The pasta water should be boiling by now. Add the spaghetti and stir to separate the strands. Cook until al dente, 8 to 9 minutes, then drain.
• Toss the spaghetti with the vegetable mixture. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and toss together. Divide among bowls. Garnish with parmesan, if desired.

EASY ZUCCHINI-TOMATO SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add zucchini and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and tomato. Season with herbes de provence, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir in basil and serve.

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic salt and pepper; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through.

TO DIE FOR ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES !!!!

Steps:

• Chop finely the onion.
• Slice the zucchini (not to thick).
• Saute the zucchini with the onion, garlic.
• Add all your seasonings.
• Saute this for a few minutes in a pan sprayed with butter pam.
• Do not saute too long as you do not want the zucchini soft.
• Add the tomatoes and simmer few minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve on plates adding parmesan cheese on top.

ROASTED GARLIC ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Combine the zucchini, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
• Place in preheated oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and slightly golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and basil.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In large skillet, saute zucchini and tomatoes in hot oil and butter for 5 minutes.
• Add parmesan basil, and pepper.
• Stir to coat well.
• Serve hot.