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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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