Stewedtomatoesandzucchini 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.

ZUCCHINI STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Cut the tomatoes in 1/2 crosswise. Scoop out the centers leaving the outer thick flesh intact. Sprinkle the interior shells of the tomatoes with a couple pinches of salt and sugar, and invert them on a paper towel lined plate to drain until ready to stuff.
• With the grating attachment of a food processor or on the large-holed side of a box grater, grate the zucchini, and place it in a strainer. Toss the zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt and place the strainer over a bowl to catch the juices. Allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes.
• In a large heavy skillet, saute the shallots in 2 tablespoons olive oil, until they begin to caramelize. Meanwhile squeeze the zucchini to release as much water as possible.
• Turn the heat up on the shallots, add the dry zucchini to the pan, and saute the zucchini with the shallots for 5 minutes.
• Add chopped parsley and thyme, and then toss the zucchini with the cheese, reserving 1/4 cup of the cheese for topping.
• Stuff the tomatoes with the filling, mounding it slightly, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place tomato halves in a flameproof baking dish and broil them until the tops are golden. Serve hot.

SKILLET ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until just tender. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.
• Add the sliced zucchini, the broth or tomato juice, sugar, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the zucchini is tender, add the tomato wedges. Cover and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.
• Remove bay leaf and transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl.

'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.

ITALIAN STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomatoes, celery, onion, bell pepper, basil and sugar. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

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!

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and tomato, and cook until heated through. Add zucchini, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

STEWED TOMATOES WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Peel tomatoes by placing in boiling water for a few minutes and then putting them in ice water. The skins will peel off easily.
• Chop tomatoes and put in pot (with juice.
• Cut zucchini into coins and cut the coins in half.
• Chop onion and green pepper.
• Combine all ingredients, except the cheese, in pot with tomatoes.
• Cook uncovered about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cheese, stir and serve.