ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE WITH MINT AND PARSLEY
This dish was inspired by 2 enormous zucchinis given to us by our neighbors. When split in half they were too large for my deep lasagna casserole dish! After reading several different recipes, I opted to try for a variation on my stuffed bell pepper recipe and the result was heavenly. Granddaughters 4 and 8 asked for seconds! This recipe can also be vegetarian; just omit the meat.
Provided by Bubbe
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the inside of a casserole dish.
- Scoop pulp from the center of each zucchini half, leaving a 1/2-inch deep shell. Chop pulp and reserve. Place zucchini shells in a pot of lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until zucchini are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and arrange zucchini in bottom of prepared casserole dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and zucchini pulp until onions are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Add rice and reserved juice from canned tomatoes; cook until liquid is nearly evaporated, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Stir water in 1/2 cup increments into rice mixture until rice has absorbed all the water and is almost tender, 10 to 15 more minutes. Add mint, parsley, wine, and sausages; cook until heated through and rice is tender, adding additional water if needed, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon rice mixture over zucchini halves in casserole dish.
- Bake casserole in preheated oven until zucchini are tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 491.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve about 1 1/4 cups cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toss until toasted, 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon mint, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the pancetta. Cook until the pancetta is crisp around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add the red onion and cook until it starts softening, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, add the zucchini and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and cook until the zucchini is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and toss, adding the remaining cooking water as needed to loosen. Remove the skillet from the heat; add the cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon mint and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Top with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
ZUCCHINI WITH MINT AND PARSLEY
This recipe came from the Food Network website. I've tried it with a variety of fresh herbs, including oregano, basil and thyme, with good results. It may seem like a lot of herbs when you first add them, but they cook down. I serve with grilled chicken and tomato salsa with pita bread.
Provided by Philreb Wright
Categories Vegetable
Time 19m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices.
- Add oil, garlic, and zucchini to pan and saute 7 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally with a firm shake of the skillet, until zucchini are just tender.
- Add mint, parsley, salt, and pepper, and cook 1 minute longer.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 18.3, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 2
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