Summer Squash
Panfried sage-scented zucchini pancakes
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Cajun beef zucchini casserole
1 lb lean beef, cut into small cubes
1 med. yellow onion
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 can whole black olives
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning, or to taste
14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, with juice
2 c cooked brown rice
2 c coarsely chopped zucchini, unpeeled
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c shredded Cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350F. Brown beef and onion in olive oil. Add olives, Cajun seasoning, and tomatoes. Simmer, stirring, 15 min. Blanch zucchini in 2 inches of water for 5 min. Combine rice, zucchini, and beef mixture in a baking dish, season to taste, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 min.
From: Colvin Ranch
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Cheddar Zucchini Wedges
1 chopped onion
0.25 c butter
2.5 c biscuit or baking mix
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
0.5 tsp dried basil
0.5 tsp dried thyme
3 beaten eggs
0.25 c milk
1.52 c shredded zucchini
1 c shredded Cheddar cheese
0.75 c chopped almonds, toasted
Saute onion in butter until tender. Combine the biscuit mix, parsley, basil, thyme and onion mixture; stir in eggs and milk just until combined. Fold in zucchini, cheese and almonds. Transfer to a greased 9-in. round cake pan and bake at 400F for 25-30 min. or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cut into wedges to serve.
From: allrecipes.com
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Panfried sage-scented zucchini pancakes
2 lb medium zucchini, julienned or coarsely grated
1.5 Tbsp coarse salt
3 cloves garlic, crushed
9 finely chopped sage leaves
0.75 c flour, divided
6 Tbsp water
pepper to taste
3 Tbsp olive oil
Rub salt into zucchini until it dissolves; drain 30 min. in a colander. Combine the garlic, sage, and 6 Tbsp flour; stir in water and whisk into a smooth paste. Squeeze zucchini by fistfuls to extract as much water as posible; stir into flour mixture and season with pepper. Spread remaining flour on a work surface. Form zucchini mixture into patties 1/2 inch thick by 4 inches in diameter and gently flour on both sides. Fry in olive oil until golden brown, ca. 7 min.; gently turn over and fry another 5 min., gently flattening occasionally.
From: Vegetables / James Peterson. William Morrow and Co., c1998.
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Summer squash and corn pasta
4-6 small summer squashes, diced
5-6 ears corn, cut from cobs
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
handful cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. water
1 lb. fresh fettuccine, cooked
juice of 1/2 lemon, optional
Saute squash in the oil until tender and a little brown; season with salt and pepper. Add corn, garlic, and jalapeño; continue cooking a few more minutes. Add cilantro (reserving some for garnish if desired), butter, and water; correct seasoning. Add fettuccine and toss. Add lemon juice if corn is very sweet and garnish with cilantro.
From: Chez Panisse vegetables / by Alice Waters and the cooks of Chez Panisse. HarperCollins, c1996.
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Veggie Burgers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 carrots, shredded
1 small summer squash, shredded
1 small zucchini, shredded
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cook onion and garlic in olive oil over low heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in the carrots, squash, and zucchini; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in oats, cheese, and egg. Stir in soy sauce, transfer the mixture to a bowl, and refrigerate 1 hour. Form the vegetable mixture into eight 3-inch-round patties and dredge in flour to lightly coat both sides. Grill on an oiled grate 5 minutes on each side, or until heated through and nicely browned.
From: AllRecipes.com
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Whole wheat zucchini bread
3 eggs
1 c vegetable oil
1.5 c brown sugar
2 c grated zucchini
2 tsp vanilla
1 c all-purpose flour
1 c whole wheat flour
0.25 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c raisins (optional)
1 c chopped walnuts (optional)
0.25 c wheat germ
Thoroughly mix together eggs, oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla. Stir in flours, baking powder, soda, salt, wheat germ, and cinnamon. Stir in raisins and nuts. Bake 1 hr at 350F, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
From: allrecipes.com
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