Drunk Recipe Recipe For Zucchini

CUCUMBER ZUCCHINI AGUA FRESCA RECIPE:

Steps:

• Make Simple Syrup (see recipe below).
• In a blender or juicer, place equal parts cubed cucumber and zucchini. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon (be sure to remove the seeds), and 2 to 3 cups of water. Use only enough water in the blender to liquefy the vegetables.
• Strain the cucumber/zucchini liquid through a fine sieve or strainer into your pitcher. Save the cucumber/zucchini pulp and add a little sweetener to maker a wonderful treat that has an applesauce consistency! So good.
• Add the remaining water to your pitcher with the strained liquid and mix well. Add the granulated sugar, simple syrup, or sugar substitution of your choice. Also add additional water if needed.
• Chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving. Serve over ice.
• What is Simple Syrup? It is just sugar and water boiled together. This liquid substance has all the same sweetness of granulated sugar. It is the secret ingredient to the best cold homemade beverages, cocktails, and other drink recipes. It is so much easier to swirl in a prepared translucent liquid than it is to add sugar directly, because the granules do not need to dissolve. Ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part sugar.
• To learn more about Simple Syrup, check out Simple Syrup - How To Make Simple Syrup.
• In a high-sided saucepan over medium-high heat, bring cold water and sugar to a boil. Turn the heat to low and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is clear, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Remember - the longer you boil it, the thicker the syrup will be when cooled.
• To test if the sugar is completely dissolved: Using spoon, scoop up a small amount of the syrup. You should not be able to see any sugars crystals in the liquid. If you do, boil a little longer.
• Remove from heat and let cool before using. This syrup mixture will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.

QUICK AND EASY ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Steps:

• Run zucchini through a spiralizer to make noodles.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add zucchini noodles, garlic, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant and heated through, about 2 minutes.

ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Stir mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, and garlic into the skillet. Crush stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces and add to the mixture. Season with salt and white pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Slice zucchini lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch slices and add to the skillet. Cook, covered, until firm yet tender to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and cook, covered, until melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.

ZUCCHINI DIP

Steps:

• Blend garbanzo beans, 1 cup zucchini, salsa verde, and green chiles in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl.
• Stir remaining zucchini and red onion into the blended mixture; season with salt and black pepper.

ZUCCHINI & PARSNIP MOGHLAI

Steps:

• Steam parsnips and zucchini until just tender.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan. Saute onions until translucent. Add parsnips and zucchini.
• Shake jar of Patak's Korma Cooking Sauce and stir into vegetable mixture.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.
• Stir in the cream just before serving (optional). Serve over rice or with chapati.