Chipotle Pan Roasted Zucchini Recipes

CHIPOTLE PAN-ROASTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 min. or until crisp-tender. Add zucchini, corn and peppers; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally.
• Cover; cook on low heat 7 min. or until zucchini is tender. Remove from heat.
• Add sour cream and cheese; mix well. Sprinkle with cilantro.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM

Steps:

• For the roasted vegetables: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, toss together the butternut squash, zucchini, bell peppers, kidney beans, oil, cumin, oregano and salt. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast until the vegetables are golden and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Split the pita breads in half horizontally to make 4 rounds. Arrange in a single layer on a heavy baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• For the chipotle cream: In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, lime juice, agave and chipotle pepper until smooth.
• Spoon the vegetable mixture on top of the crispy pitas and serve with a dollop of the chipotle cream.

STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE BUTTER AND ROASTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Toss the onion and zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and browned, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the butter, chipotle and adobo sauce in a small bowl until well blended; set aside. Season both sides of the steaks with the adobo seasoning. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 3 minutes.
• Divide the onion and zucchini among plates. Top with the cheese and cilantro. Slice the steak and add to the plates. Top with the chipotle butter and serve with lime wedges.

PAN-SEARED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Trim the zucchini lengthwise on two opposite sides to create flat edges. Discard or compost the scraps and cut the zucchini in half lengthwise into two planks that are about ½-inch thick. (If you're using larger zucchini, you may get three planks from each one). Pat them dry with a paper towel, pressing gently but firmly on both sides to absorb any moisture.
• Heat a large (12-inch) cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium high. Add the oil and heat until it's almost smoking. Add the zucchini, spacing them evenly in the pan and pressing lightly with a spatula so that the planks make contact with the pan. Sprinkle the tops with salt and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes, until the zucchini is nicely charred on the bottom. Lower the heat to medium, flip the zucchini, and season with salt and pepper again. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the bottom is charred.
• Turn the heat to low and add the butter, garlic and rosemary. Carefully tilt the pan, letting the garlic and rosemary cook in the butter for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the butter has begun to brown. Spoon the butter over the zucchini, and cook for another minute, flipping them a few times to coat both sides with the butter.
• Transfer the zucchini to a serving platter, along with the garlic and rosemary, and spoon any butter that's left in the pan on top. Top with coarse sea salt, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes, and serve hot.

ROASTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
• Place zucchini in a bowl. Add oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne; toss to coat.
• Carefully remove the hot baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray. Spread out zucchini in an even layer.
• Roast in the preheated oven until browned, turning halfway, about 20 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on top and garnish with parsley. Sprinkle sea salt on top.