Couscous Stuffed
Couscous Stuffed Zucchini
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This healthy, delicious, stuffed zucchini recipe, is a quick fix, robust side dish. Actually, it is so hearty, you can even have it for lunch. Stuffed with fresh, healthy veggies, simple couscous, and the ever popular pairing of fragrant garlic and herbs. A quick and easy, stuffed zucchini recipe that is amazing!
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Couscous Stuffed Zucchini
4 medium (12-inch) zucchini
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove
garlic, crushed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cooked couscous
1 cup crushed tomatoes
Pinch dried basil leaves 1
1 Tablespoon fresh-minced parsley
Salt or salt substitute and freshly-cracked pepper to taste
Directions to make Couscous Stuffed Zucchini
Step 1:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Simmer whole zucchini in salted water until soft for about IO minutes. Remove squash from water, slice lengthwise, and scrape pulp into mixing bowl.
Step 2:In a skillet, sout6 onions and garlic in oil until clear. Combine all ingredients, refill squash shells with mixture, and set on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until piping hot.
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Broiled Marinated
Broiled Marinated Zucchini
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An appealing blend of zucchini and several other squashes, mixed with just the right spices make this a divine meal. There is enough marinade to use it as a sauce, so rice is the ideal side.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Broiled Marinated Zucchini
2 lb Mixed baby squash,(zucchini,yellow sqash,patty pan,crookneck,split lengthwise
4 Baby japanese eggplant,sliced into thirds lengthwise
1/4 c Olive oil
1 c Light soy sauce
1 c Lime juice
2 T Fresh minced ginger
6 Cloves garlic, minced
2 T Ground cumin seed
Directions to make Broiled Marinated Zucchini
Step 1:Mix it all together and marinate the vegetables for 1-2 hours. Spread them out in a flat casserole dish, cover with the marinade, and broil for about 10 minutes.
Step 2:Note: any part that is not covered with marinade will burn. The leftover marinade make a good stir-fry sauce or gravy over rice etc. You can also marinate overnight, then grill the veggies on a BBQ in a grilling basket.
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Country Vegetable Casserole
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Country Vegetable Casserole – The inspiration for this easy zucchini recipe came straight from the farmers gardens. All the garden fresh veggies we could think of were put into this meal, seasoned with garlic and then made “creamy”. Try it with a loaf of warm cheese bread. We know you will love it.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Country Vegetable Casserole
1 lb Yellow squash,sliced
1/2 lb Zucchini,sliced
1 c water
1/2 c Onion,chopped
1/4 c Green pepper,chopped
3 tb Green onion,chopped
1/4 c Butter or margarine,melted,divided
1 c Herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 ea 10-3/4 ounce cream of mushroom soup,undiluted
1 ea 8 ounce can water chestnuts,drained,chopped
1/2 c Plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 c Pimiento,chopped
1 lg Carrot,grated
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
Directions to make Country Vegetable Casserole
Step 1:Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until squash is just tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 2:Saute onion, green pepper, and green onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside.
Step 3:Combine stuffing mix and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large bowl; reserve 1/3 cup mixture.
Step 4:Combine squash mixture, onion mixture, soup, and remaining ingredients; spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until casserole is thoroughly heated.
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