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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Herbed and Squash Soup
Herbed Zucchini and Squash Soup
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The dark green healthiness of the zucchini, combines with the unique taste of squash perfectly! Add some fresh herbs and this summer version of soup, will soon be a mainstay in your house. Enjoy it with your next BBQ.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Herbed Zucchini and Squash Soup
4 Medium Zucchini,washed,sliced 1 inch thick
1 Large Yellow Crookneck Squash,washed,sliced 1inch thick
1 Pattypan Squash,quartered **
1 Large Onion,thinly sliced
1 Teaspoon Garlic,finely minced
3 To 3.5 Cups Vegetable Broth
Salt And Freshly Ground White Pepper,to taste 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil,finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley,finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Cup Buttermilk
Garnish
Fresh Basil,chopped
Fresh Parsley,chopped
Directions to make Herbed Zucchini and Squash Soup
Step 1:In a large saucepan place all the squash. Add the onion, garlic, broth and salt and pepper; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender
Step 2:Allow to cool slightly; puree in a food processor or blender with the basil, parsley and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the buttermilk. Place in a container, cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Step 3:When ready to serve, whisk until smooth and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve chilled, garnished with chopped basil and parsley.
Step 4:**This soup can be prepared as below or varied by using all zucchini, all crookneck, or even all pattypan squash. Pattypan squash, also known as cymling or scallop squash, is a tiny saucer-shaped vegetable with a scalloped edge. It should be firm and without blemishes. It is best to use fresh herbs for this soup.
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Speedy Pasta Florentine
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Speedy Pasta Florentine – Go green in this zucchini pasta recipe! Dark green vegetables are some of the healthiest there are, so we doubled up on them, with spinach and zucchini, and a couple others. Then we added some pasta and baked it up.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Speedy Pasta Florentine
8 ounces pasta
1 medium zucchini,cut into thin strips
1 medium red pepper,cut into strips
1/2 pound mushrooms,sliced
1/2 cup scallions,chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup skim milk
1/2 can vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash freshly ground pepper
1 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions to make Speedy Pasta Florentine
Step 1:Cook pasta per package directions, cooking only 7 minutes; drain. Spoon into a 13×9 inch baking dish.
Step 2:Cook and stir zucchini, red peppers, mushrooms, and scallions in hot olive oil in a skillet for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes. Spoon over pasta.
Step 3:Whisk flour into drippings in skillet and whisk in milk, add broth, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Add spinach and cheese. Pour sauce over vegetables & pasta.
Step 4:Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
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