Slow Cooked Zucchini Coins With Chopped Herbs And Crumbled Feta Recipes

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil, over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, scallions, and garlic. Saute for 6 to 8 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• Slowly pour in vegetable stock. Stir in sauce mix and parsley. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

SLOW COOKED ZUCCHINI COINS WITH CHOPPED HERBS AND CRUMBLED FETA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet, then add the garlic and zucchini.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring every so often.
• The finished squash should have a golden glaze over the surface and be carmelized in places.
• Taste for salt and season with pepper.
• Toss with the herbs and cheese and serve.
• NOTE: I tossed it with 1 box of Dreamfield's rotini pasta, so that it became part of a main dish and not just a side as intended.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH HERB SALT AND FETA

Steps:

• For the herb salt: Combine the salt, oregano and thyme in a small bowl and mix to blend.
• For the grilled zucchini: Brush the zucchini planks on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle on both sides with some of the herb salt. Transfer the zucchini to a grill pan set over medium heat and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the zucchini to a serving plate and sprinkle with the feta.

SLOW COOKER ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix celery into cooked sausage; cook and stir until celery is softened, about 10 minutes.
• Combine sausage mixture, zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, salt, sugar, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic powder in a slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

GREEK ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH CRUMBLED FETA

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic in large serving bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.
• Season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini and onion, and toss to coat. Cover and marinate overnight, or up to 2 days.
• Sprinkle with feta, green onions, mint and parsley just before serving.

SLOW-COOKER ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease inside of slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
• Place zucchini and onion in microwavable dish; drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on High 7 to 8 minutes or until the zucchini is just tender and has released much of its liquid. Drain; place in slow cooker.
• Mix 1 cup of the crushed crackers with half of the cheese, the chicken broth and sour cream. Mix in salt. Pour over zucchini; gently stir to coat. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours.
• Toward end of cooking, toss remaining cracker crumbs with remaining melted butter. Toast cracker crumbs in skillet until just golden and crisp. Stir in remaining cheese and the parsley. At end of cook time, turn off slow cooker; remove cover, and sprinkle toasted cracker crumb mixture over top of casserole. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam carrots 3 minutes. Add zucchini. Steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
• Melt margarine in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini and remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until hot.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the diced bread on a sheet pan, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss, then bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until well toasted. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, place the romaine pieces in a large mixing bowl, along with the chickpeas, cucumber, olives and scallions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons olive oil with the vinegar, capers, shallots, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk well. Pour enough dressing over the salad to moisten; toss well. Add the avocado, feta and herbs and toss gently, adding more dressing to taste. Top with the croutons and a generous sprinkle of herbs and serve.

LASAGNETTI WITH CRUMBLED SAUSAGE, ASPARAGUS AND ZUCCHINI COINS RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Roast zucchini coins and asparagus on a baking sheet drizzled in olive oil at 425 until golden brown. Saute the tomatoes in olive oil in a small skillet. Brown sausage in a skillet with the chopped shallot and garlic cloves, my sausage is very lean so I add a little olive oil when browning. When sausage is cooked through add in the wine, broth, 1/4 cup olive oil and pasta water, this will be the base for your sauce. Toss everything into a large bowl coating the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing with grated cheese, fresh snipped basil and salt and pepper to taste. Place on a platter and dot with fresh ricotta and a drizzle more of olive oil if needed.