Zucchini Veggie Medley Food

SUNSHINE VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring water to a boil and add vegetables successively starting with carrots, about 3 minutes, then add broccoli, about 3 more minutes, then zucchini and yellow squash, about 3 to 5 more minutes or until all vegetables are fork tender. Transfer vegetables to a large mixing bowl and season with garlic powder and salt and pepper and toss with melted butter.

ROASTED SQUASH VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Combine zucchini and yellow squash pieces with onions and mushrooms in a mixing bowl. Add oil to the bowl, 2 turns of the bowl in a slow stream. Toss veggies until they are coated lightly and evenly with the oil.
• Combine poultry seasoning with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over the vegetables. Toss them again to combine and spread them out on to a baking sheet. Place veggies in a hot oven and roast 20 to 25 minutes until tender. Toss and turn the veggies with kitchen tongs half way through cooking time.

ROASTED GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Quarter the zucchini lengthwise and then cut in half. Place in a gallon resealable plastic bag along with the trimmed asparagus and green beans.
• Add in the olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Seal and toss to completely coat the vegetables. Release any extra air from the bag and store in the refrigerator, along with the Parmesan, until ready to roast.
• When ready to roast, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the vegetable mix from the bag and spread it onto a sheet pan. Roast until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 18 to 20 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Remove the vegetables from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.

CHILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Combine the first seven (7) ingredients in a large skillet; bring to a boil.
• Add the zucchini, squash, carrots and red pepper; cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Drain well; rinse in cold water.
• Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish, add the celery seed and toss well. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine the salad dressing, sugar substitute, vinegar and water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over the vegetables.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH MEDLEY WITH SUMMER HERBS

Steps:

• In a large skillet (or wok), saute the squash and garlic in olive oil on medium-high heat about 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add herbs and stir well.
• Reduce heat to medium; continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, stirring twice.
• Add parsley, salt and pepper and stir well.
• Cook 5 minutes more, or until squash is done.
• Add pinch of sugar and lemon slices; stir well.
• Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.

APPLEBEE'S VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Rinse and wash all vegetables under cold water.
• Cut the ends off of the zucchini and squash, then down the center lengthwise.
• Using knife, cut into 1/4 inch bias half moons.
• Slice red pepper in half and remove the stem, core and remove seeds.
• Cut each half in half, then slice lengthwise into 1/4" julienne strips.
• Slice both ends of red onion off, remove peel and core.
• Slice lengthwise for a 1/4 inch julienne cut.
• Peel carrots.
• Trim top end of carrot and narrow bottom end to result in a 4 inch length of (somewhat) uniform width.
• Cut each piece in half lengthwise, then cut the halves into quarters, result should be approximately 1/4 inch x 4 inch sticks.
• Heat butter or margarine in a sauté pan over medium heat taking caution not to scorch.
• Add salt, sugar and garlic.
• Add vegetables (start with carrots and work back up the list- denser vegetables take longer to heat) and cook until hot and crisp/tender.
• When vegetables are all in pan and cooking, add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and parsley.
• Mix thoroughly and serve.

ZUCCHINI VEGGIE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Put oil in large pan.
• Warm pan while dicing veggies.
• Dice the tomatoes, halve the green beans, slice the zucchini diagonally (makes it look fun!), and chop the garlic.
• Keep the pan on a medium temp, you want the juices to blend slowly.
• Throw the garlic and zucchini in warmed pan first, then add the rest.
• Throw dash of salt on the veggies to bring out the juices.
• The tomatoes will cook down almost completely, but the color they add is essential!
• Cook over medium heat until either Al Dente or soft, whatever you prefer!
• ENJOY!