Zucchini Mozz Sun Dried Tomato Panini With Herb Sauce Italian Seasoned Sweet Potato Wedges Food

ZUCCHINI, MOZZ & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PANINI WITH HERB SAUCE & ITALIAN-SEASONED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Cut sweet potato into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, ½ tsp Italian Seasoning (you'll use more later), salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, use 1 tsp Italian Seasoning.) • Roast on top rack until lightly browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
• • While sweet potato roasts, trim and slice zucchini crosswise into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Pick parsley leaves from stems; finely chop leaves. Mince chives. Halve ciabattas. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes.
• • In a medium bowl, toss zucchini with a drizzle of olive oil (large drizzle for 4 servings), half the garlic powder (you'll use the rest in the next step), ½ tsp Italian Seasoning (1 tsp for 4), salt, and pepper. (Use the rest of the Italian Seasoning as you like.) • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini in a single layer; cook until golden brown and just tender, 2-4 minutes per side. • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
• • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped parsley, chives, and remaining garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
• • Spread a layer of creamy herb sauce onto cut sides of ciabattas. • Fill ciabattas with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and a few slices of zucchini (you may have some left over-feel free to serve on the side, if you like).
• • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for zucchini over medium heat. Once hot, add sandwiches; press down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan. Cook, pressing occasionally, until bread is toasted and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes per side. (For 4 servings, cook sandwiches in batches if needed.) TIP: If pan seems dry when flipping the sandwiches, add another drizzle of oil or ½ TBSP butter. Lower heat if bread begins to brown too quickly. • Transfer paninis to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, halve on a diagonal. • Divide between plates and serve with sweet potato wedges on the side.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash the zucchini using a brush to gently scrub the zucchini and then pat dry with a kitchen towel. Cut off the stems and cut each zucchini in 3 or 4 pieces; then cut each piece lengthwise into 6 wedges. Set to the side.
• Chop the dried tomatoes and set to the side.
• In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, place 4 tablespoons of oil and the diced onion. Cook over a medium heat until the sliced onions are translucent, for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté an additional 1 minute.
• Add the dried tomato and sauté for additional 2 minutes.
• Add the zucchini, salt and pepper to taste, then cover with a tight lid and simmer for additional 5 minutes or until tender but firm.
• Using a slatted spoon transfer the zucchini into a large dish and serve while hot.