Zucchini Yellow Squash With Sun Dried Tomatoes Food

STEAMED SQUASH MEDLEY WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl with the boiling water, and allow to sit 10 minutes. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon, and coarsely chop. Reserve the water.
• Transfer the reserved sun-dried tomato water to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Place the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and onion in a steamer basket, and set over the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Discard water.
• Transfer the steamed vegetables to a bowl, and mix with butter, sugar, pepper, and salt to serve.

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.

ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes into thin strips.
• Place in a bowl with the warm water and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
• In a large frying pan heat the oil and stir in the onion.
• Cook over low heat until it softens but does not brown.
• Stir in the garlic, squash,& zucchini.
• Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, their soaking liquid, and the chicken broth.
• Season with salt& pepper.
• Raise the heat slightly and cook until the veggies are just tender.
• Serve hot or cold.

ZUCCHINI OR YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute onions&bell pepper in margarine for 5 minutes,add squash that has been sliced and cubed.
• Saute 5 min more,add tomatoes, (break up whole tomatoes) cook 5 more minutes.
• Add bread cubes and seasonings.
• Put in 2 quart casserole,sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOM WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet; heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the garlic and zucchini and cook, tossing and stirring often for 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, sundried-tomatoes, broth and basil, if using.
• Cook, tossing and stirring constantly, until zucchini are crisp-tender and the mushroom are sofened and have just begun to release their liquid, about 2 minutes.
• Remove skillet from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 1/2 inch rounds, then cut each round into quarters (you should have about 2 cups).
• Melt butter in nonstick pan and add zucchini.
• Saute zucchini, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and continue to saute, stirring often, for about 2 more minutes.
• Toss with salt and serve.