Zucchini And Tomato Stacks Food

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet. Cook onion over medium heat until tender.
• Add garlic, zucchini, parsley, and basil. Cook until zucchini is tender-crisp, about 5-6 minutes.
• Add tomato, seasoned salt & pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheeses and cover with a lid*, rest 2-3 minutes, or until cheese melts.

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.

STEWED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place zucchini in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Layer with onion, green pepper and tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine the soup, basil and remaining salt and pepper; spread over tomatoes., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with fresh basil.

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO STACKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss the eggplant slices with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Using your fingertips, evenly distribute the salt on both sides of each slice. Place the eggplant in a colander set over a large bowl or sheet pan to catch juices. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line two 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with heavy-duty foil.
• Rinse the eggplant under cold water and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on one baking sheet. Brush olive oil on 1 side. Brush with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
• Drizzle the other pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the minced garlic.
• Roast the tomatoe slices until they are very soft and just beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes, without turning. Bake the eggplant slices until they are tender and well browned, 20 to 30 minutes, without turning. Let the tomato and eggplant slices cool until you can handle them with your fingers.
• Make a short stack starting with eggplant on the bottom, 1 slice mozzarella, and then tomato. Top with another piece of eggplant. Warm stacks in the oven until mozzarella lightly melts. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

ZUCCHINI, SQUASH AND TOMATO PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill. Combine the zucchini, squash, onion, tomatoes and cheese in a large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Take a piece of aluminum foil that is at least 24 inches long and brush with the remaining olive oil. Place the vegetables and cheese on the aluminum foil. Fold up the aluminum foil so the contents are sealed in. This can be done up to 4 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Place the packet on the grill. Grill for 7 minutes. Flip the packet over and grill for another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before opening the packet. Open the packet and sprinkle with basil.

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.

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.