Quick Pickled Zucchini Or Yellow Squash Or Onion Or Bell Pepper Recipes

QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Using a mandolin, carefully slice the summer squash. If using a knife, make sure to cut pieces as evenly as possible, to the same thickness. Thicker slices will result in a crunchier pickle. Paper-thin will be softer.
• Slice the small onion, or shallot. Toss both onion and squash in a bowl with a tablespoon of salt and let drain in a colander or strainer over a bowl for 2 hours or overnight. Pat dry.
• Make the pickling solution: In a small pot, bring white wine vinegar, water, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves, let cool slightly.
• In each 4 oz jar, add about a tablespoon of fresh dill, a teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp peppercorns, a few slices of chile pepper and sliced garlic cloves. You could also try experimenting with other seeds like whole coriander, cumin, or fennel seed. Then layer the squash and onion in jars, and top off with the pickling liquid.
• Press down on the squash. Seal, and let cool in the fridge.

QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Steps:

• Steam sterilize your clean jar: fill it with 1 cup boiling water, cover with lid and swirl boiling hot water inside the jar (use oven mitts to hold the jar and swish carefully so you don't burn your hands or drop the jar (do it over the sink; just in case). Drain the water completely.
• In the bottom of your clean jar, add 3 halved cloves of garlic, 2-3 bay leaves, and 6-8 peppercorns.
• Slice zucchini into 1/3" thick rings, discard the ends. Layer zucchini slices tightly, sprinkling dill and parsley between each layer. Pack the zucchini down with a clean cooking utensil if needed. Top with any remaining dill and parsley.
• Combine all of your marinade ingredients and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Carefully pour the hot syrup over the layered zucchini.
• Cover tightly with lid and let the jar cool to room temperature on the counter then refrigerate overnight. From the time you pour in the water, it should marinate a minimum of 12 hours. Stays good in the fridge for 5-7 days.

QUICK-PICKLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, chile flakes and 3 cups water to a simmer. Cook until the salt has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the dill, garlic, zucchini and onions evenly between 2 quart-size mason jars.
• Pour the hot liquid into the mason jars to cover the ingredients and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Serve immediately or cover with lids and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

SQUASH AND PEPPER SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper and garlic; stir-fry for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.

PICKLED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large non-aluminum pot, combine the squash, bell pepper, and onions. Cover with salt, and let stand for 2 hours to release the liquids. Stir occasionally.
• Just before the 2 hours are up, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric and celery seed in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Drain the salty liquid from the vegetables. Pour the spice brine over the vegetables, and let stand for 2 more hours.
• Bring to a boil once again, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Ladle into 1 pint sterile jars, filling with the liquid to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean towel, and run a thin spatula around the inside of the jar to remove air bubbles. Seal with lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a simmering water bath to seal completely.

PICKLED ZUCCHINI AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, bay leaves, salt, and oregano. Cook over high heat until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
• Pour mixture over zucchini and onions. Let cool completely; refrigerate in an airtight container at least 3 hours.

QUICK PICKLED ZUCCHINI OR YELLOW SQUASH OR ONION OR BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Mix sugar, salt, vinegar and chosen spice.
• Add zucchini (or other veggies). Be sure veggies are covered, if not adjust.
• Let the flavors develop for at least 3 hours in the fridge.
• This keeps very well in the fridge.
• If you are doing a big batch, consider freezing after the 3 hours.
• If you do a bunch of small zip locks or container you will be able to take just enough out at one time.
• If in zip locks, you can lay them out to freeze and then put a bunch in a larger zip lock for easy handling in the freezer.
• Remember to mark them, especially if you do a bunch of different spice mixes.
• If you make cucumbers, test freeze them. I am not sure they would freeze well.

SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.

YELLOW SQUASH AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and peppers in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper; toss well.
• Place in ungreased 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan and bake uncovered for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the vegetables from oven and toss with the vinegar, pine nuts, and basil; serve at once.

PICKLED ONIONS WITH SWEET BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• To prepare the pickling liquid, place the peppercorns, oregano, bay leaves, cloves, and garlic in cheesecloth and tie into a pouch. In a saucepan, place the seasoning bundle, the 2 cups water, vinegar, salt, and sugar and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Remove and discard the seasoning pouch. Add the onions and bell peppers to the pickling liquid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat when the liquid comes to a boil. Transfer to a container.
• The vegetables will keep in the liquid for about 1 month in the refrigerator.