Stewed Zucchini And Tomatoes Recipes

STEWED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place zucchini in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Layer with onion, green pepper and tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine the soup, basil and remaining salt and pepper; spread over tomatoes., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with fresh basil.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, crumble sausage and cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add celery and cook for 15 minutes; drain. , Add tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add corn and peppers; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and water; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Sprinkle with cheese.

STEWED TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice zucchini down the middle lengthwise. then cut into pieces about 1/2 inch thick.
• Place stewed tomatoes in a medium saucepan. Add the zucchini and mix inches Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until zucchini is tender - but not soggy.
• Enjoy!

ITALIAN STEWED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook chopped bacon until done, but not crispy.Drain and set aside.
• Saute sliced zucchini in large skillet, tossing in chopped onion, at the last moment adding crushed garlic cloves.
• Transfer to 6-8 qt pot, adding bacon and canned tomatoes, seasonings and more garlic, plus just enough water to make sure everything is covered. C over and cook over medium-low heat until zucchini is tender, keeping an eye on the fluid.
• Optional: Top with parmesan or grated mozzarella.

SPICED STEWED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over moderate heat. Go 1 turn of the pan with a slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil. Add crushed garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan. Saute garlic and red pepper flakes 1 or 2 minutes. Add zucchini and season with salt, cumin and chili powder. Saute, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add chick peas, tomatoes and scallions to the pan and stir to combine. Cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and serve.
• To reduce the heat level, omit the red pepper flakes from the recipe and method.

'CALABACITAS GUISADA' (STEWED MEXICAN ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini slices and stewed tomatoes and stir gently. Cover and cook until the zucchini is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt, and add the Cheddar cheese; allow to sit until the cheese has melted.

ELEGANT ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Crumble, and return to pan. Add zucchini, onion, and salt to the bacon; cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender-crisp. Add tomato wedges, basil, and ground black pepper; heat, stirring gently, until tomatoes are warm.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetable mixture to a serving bowl. Top with crumbled blue cheese.