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Chocolate Chip Bread

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe

chocolate zucchini bread rcipeThis standard zucchini bread recipe gets jazzed up a bit with some delicious chocolate chips. This variation should succeed in satisfying your entire family. Enjoy! Be sure to let me know how this turns out for you by leaving a comment below.

2 cups grated zucchini

3 eggs

1 cup applesauce

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 1/4 cups flour

6 ounces chocolate chips

1/2 cup cocoa

Grease and flour two loaf pans. Stir together zucchini, eggs, applesauce, sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the rest of the ingredients.

Divide batter between the loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Makes 2 loaves.

Be the first to comment - Posted on May 26, 2010 at 7:01 am

Italian Style

Italian Style Zucchini

zuc This fresh, zesty, Italian zucchini, gets its zesty from a blend of tried and true Italian herbs; parsley, basil, and oregano. A quick and easy microwave dish, there is next to no prep, and it is ready in mere minutes. Served crisp tender, the fresh herbs are as fragrant as they are tasty. 

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10-13 mins
Main Ingredient: Zuccini
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Italian Style Zucchini

6 lg Zucchini
1/4 c Water
3 T Butter or margarine
3 T Olive oil
2 t Salt
2 t Chopped parsley
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/2 t Dried oregano leaves

Directions to make Italian Style Zucchini

Step 1:Wash zucchini but do not peel. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Place zucchini and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
Step 2:Drain water. Add butter or margarine and olive oil to zucchini, Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute.
Step 3:Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Heat, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes in Microwave Oven until zucchini has reached desired degree of doneness.

 

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Be the first to comment - Posted on November 3, 2009 at 12:40 pm

Couscous Stuffed

Couscous Stuffed Zucchini

zuc 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
Cook Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Zucchini, Couscous
Difficulty Level: 1

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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1 comment - Posted on September 12, 2009 at 7:46 am

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