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If it's August, it must be time for zucchini...whether you have a prolific plant in your own garden, or you've been presented a basket of zucchini by a friends, you are probably looking for some zucchini recipes. Read on to learn how to cook zucchini!
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Squash & Zucchini Cheese Casserole
This video demonstrates how to prepare a simple squash and zucchini cheese casserole. You can vary the amounts of yellow squash and zucchini, depending on what you have on hand. The squash and zucchini are steamed with onion first, before combining with tomato, cheddar cheese, and bread crumbs and baked.
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Introduction
Zucchini is a summer squash- thin skinned, moist, and well suited to a number of preparation methods. You can boil or steam zucchini, grill zucchini, oven roast zucchini, sauté zucchini, bake it in a sweet bread, or incorporate grated zucchini into meatloaf or meatballs. -
Method 1: How to Steam Zucchini
What You Need to Steam Zucchini
How to Steam Zucchini
- Fill your pot with water, stopping at the base of steamer insert.
- Place chopped zucchini in steamer basket.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Turn heat down to a simmer.
- Steam until zucchini is tender when pierced with a fork, about 5 - 10 minutes.
- Season with butter, salt, and pepper as desired.
Method 2: How to Saute Zucchini
What You Need to Sauté Zucchini
How to Sauté Zucchini
- Pour olive oil into frying pan.
- Saute garlic just until color starts to change to a light gold.
- Add the zucchini to the pan.
- Saute until tender, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add herbs, mix well, and continue to cook for another minute.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Method 3: How to Roast Zucchini
What You Need to Roast Zucchini
- 2-3 medium zucchini , sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup cup fresh herbs, if desired
- Salt and pepper
- 1-2 cups other chopped vegetables such as peppers, onions and/or mushrooms
- Nonstick cooking spray
How to Roast Zucchini
- Preheat oven to 400 degreesF.
- Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the vegetables in the prepared roasting pan.
- Toss vegetables with olive oil, herbs and salt and pepper.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until tender.
