Zucchini With Cilantro And Cream Food

ZUCCHINI CILANTRO RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together grated zucchini, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, and sugar. Pack into a jar or resealable container and refrigerate overnight before serving.

ZUCCHINI WITH CILANTRO AND CREAM

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 10 seconds. Add zucchini and 2 tablespoons cilantro; sauté until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add cream and simmer until juices thicken slightly, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro.

ZUCCHINI-CILANTRO DIP

Steps:

• Place grated zucchini in colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 30 minutes. Rinse zucchini. Drain well. Using kitchen towel, squeeze as much water from zucchini as possible.
• Whisk 1 cup yogurt, 3/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl until well blended. Mix in zucchini, cilantro, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Cover dip and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Transfer dip to serving bowl. Serve with crudités and pita bread.

ZUCCHINI CILANTRO DIP

Steps:

• Line a large baking sheet with a clean dish towel; spread zucchini over towel.
• Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 5 minutes.
• Roll zucchini in towel; squeeze out moisture. In food processor, combine zucchini, garbanzo beans, cilantro, and garlic; process until smooth.
• Add vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and jalapeno, if desired; process 10 seconds.
• Adjust salt to taste. Serve dip with chips, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or pita wedges.
• It only takes about 15 minutes to make.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese and sour cream; cook on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted and vegetable mixture is heated through, stirring frequently.
• Top with bacon and cilantro.

CREAMY CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat chicken breasts dry and sprinkle with 1/2 the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the very hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork and both sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet.
• Add green onions and bell pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Simmer until juices have reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes more. Add cream and continue to simmer to reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro, plus remaining Cajun seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

ZUCCHINI CILANTRO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring until it is softened, add the zucchini and salt and pepper to taste, and cook the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add the broth and 1 1/4 cups water and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the coriander, and let the mixture cool. In a blender or food processor purée the mixture in batches, transferring the soup as it is puréed to a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, season the soup with salt and pepper, and serve it at room temperature or chilled.

PAN-ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH CILANTRO-MINT GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Put zucchini, cut sides up, on a plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Put cilantro in a small bowl with mint, garlic, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with fingertips to evenly disperse; set aside.
• Pour olive oil in a sauté pan large enough to hold zucchini in a single layer. Pat zucchini dry with paper towels and season lightly with pepper. Heat oil over medium-low. Add zucchini to pan, cut sides down, and cook until they are slightly soft but still hold their shape, as little as 5 minutes, adjusting heat if necessary to maintain a light golden color.
• Arrange zucchini on serving plate, browned sides up. Serve warm or at room temperature. Just before serving toss bread crumbs with cilantro-mint mixture and scatter over zucchini. Drizzle with additional extra virgin olive oil, if desired.