For the
second summer in a row now, our backyard garden puts out monster squash and I'm
constantly on the hunt for new recipes in which to use it. From boats to
breads, soups and salads, there's only so much zucchini bread and squash boats
a family of four can take!
Thankfully,
it was during a recent lull in couch-surfing and stair-diving that I had a few
moments to look through one of my recent editions of Real Simple magazine where
I stumbled on a delicious recipe for gnocchi and summer squash.
You'll note
that I altered this recipe a touch, mostly because I didn't have any gnocchi on
hand and despite my alterations, this dinner was delicious! The perfect light
and fresh meal for a warm summer evening on the deck!
What You’ll Need:
1 package frozen three cheese tortellini (about 20oz)
Olive Oil
Salt, Pepper (to taste)
1 cup crumbled Feta (or more!)
2 large yellow squash, sliced into small to medium pieces
Basil
3 garlic cloves, diced
What You’ll Do:
Prepare tortellini as directed on package. While tortellini
is cooking, generously coat a saute pan with olive oil and heat pan over medium-high heat. Toss in garlic
and squash and season with salt and pepper. Let cook, tossing occasionally, until slightly browned on
the edges, about 6-8 minutes. You want your squash to be cooked enough that it's crisp not mushy! Drain tortellini and toss with squash and Feta. Garnish with
chopped basil and enjoy!
Edited to add: Even though both my husband I loved this
meal, we did think of a few things we might add the next time around. Pancetta
or even crumbled mild Italian sausage would taste divine. Maybe throw in a
handful of fresh cherry tomatoes, too! We paired this dinner with a crisp
Sauvignon Blanc. Yum!
Tell me, do you have any great recipes that include summer squash as the star? Judging by the size of this year's garden, I have a feeling I'm going to need to have a few more recipes on hand!
zucchini red onion flatbread
ReplyDeleteadapted from bon appetit, and found by my sis-in-law, heidi
1 batch of your favorite pizza dough
3/4 cup cream cheese
to taste: dill, pepper, garlic salt, italian seasoning, etc.
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 small red onion, cut into 1/8 inch thick rounds
1 zucchini (yellow or green), cut into 1/8 inch thick rounds
3 T. chopped fresh parsley or your favorite herbs
olive oil
1. chop veggies. prepare dough. preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. combine cream cheese with dill, garlic salt, and other desired seasonings.
3. brush a large baking sheet with olive oil, and stretch dough out in the pan.
4. spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, sprinkle with parmesan.
5. arrange 1 row of zucchini slices down 1 long side of the dough. arrange onion rounds in a row alongside zucchini. repeat until all is used. brush vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with s + p.
6. bake until puffy and golden brown, about 24 minutes. sprinkle with fresh herbs.
http://summerharms.blogspot.com/2010/07/zucchini-red-onion-flatbread.html
Zucchini Chips
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• 1/4 cup Homemade Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• heaping 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup cold milk (I used oat milk)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 1/2 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 small zucchinis)
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl combine breadcrumbs, cheese (if using) and black pepper.
3. In separate bowl add flour, milk and vinegar. Gently stir until combined but do not over stir.
4. Dip zucchini slices in flour mixture and then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
5. Place coated zucchini slices on a baking sheet (I line mine with non stick foil for easy clean up!) and bake for 30 minutes, flipping the slices over once halfway through cooking, or until browned and crisp.
http://thejoyofcleaneating.com/recipes/zucchini-chips/
And this is my most favorite thing to make with zucchini or squash!!
ReplyDeleteZUCCHINI PIE
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter or margarrine
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided ***I use Pepper Jack***
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; place in a greased 9-in. pie plate with points toward the center. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of plate to form a crust; seal perforations.
In a skillet, saute zucchini and garlic in butter. Add the parsley, dill, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon into the crust. Pour eggs over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. YIELD: 6 servings
Ummmm...YUMMY!! That sounds absolutely phenomenal and super easy, which is right up my alley!! I think I could handle that!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this amazing recipe!!
I made this tonight and added in your suggested Italian sausage and cherry tomatoes. This meal was SO good and so quick to make. I can't wait for the leftovers tomorrow. Thanks so much for sharing!
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