Best Trader Joes Baby Zucchini And Squash With Fresh Mint Recipes

Trader Joe's Baby Zucchini and Squash With Fresh Mint image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces baby squash, cut in half (those small round, fluted-edge squash-both yellow and green)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, finely minced
1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, cut into thin strips (NOT dried mint!)
kosher salt, to taste
cracked black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Note: I used an ovenproof grill pan to prepare this side dish.
Place the baby squash in the grill pan.
Add all the ingredients except for the fresh mint. Toss gently to coat the vegetables with the olive oil.
Roast at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Stir the vegetables at the halfway mark.
Remove from oven and garnish with the fresh mint.
Serve hot.
Servings are estimated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 1.2

Trader Joe's Grilled Zucchini Salad image

Provided by Motivated Mama

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package trader joe's baby zucchini
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
8 ea. sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon shallot, chopped
1 pinch salt & pepper

Steps:

Heat grill on medium-high heat.
Split zucchini lengthwise and toss with one tablespoon of oil, salt & pepper.
Grill the zucchini cut side down until cooked (about four minutes).
Remove zucchini from grill and place in a bowl with tomatoes, garlic, shallot, balsalmic vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Toss and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 180, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5, Protein 2.6