Zucchini And Asparagus En Papillote Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND ASPARAGUS EN PAPILLOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Using a potato peeler slice the zucchini lenghtwise into strips.
• Cut the leek into very fine julienne strips and cut the asparagus into 2 in even lenghts.
• Cut out 4 sheets of parchament paper. 12 X 15 inch size. Fold in half. Draw a large curve to make a heart shape when unfolded. Cut along inside of line and open out.
• Divide the vegetables between each heart. Position the filling on one side of the fold line and top with tarragon and the unpeeled garlic clove. Season to taste.
• Brush the edges with the egg and fold over. You may also fold without using the egg. This takes a bit more practice. http://www.sundaysupper.com/parch.htm give directions and shows photos of the no egg technique. For Vegan, omit the egg. If you do want to seal it, use the cornstarch and water paste method.
• Pleat the edges so it is sealed. lay on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

SALMON AND ZUCCHINI BAKED IN PARCHMENT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fold a large piece of parchment paper (about 15 by 16 inches) in half to crease it; open, and lay it flat.
• On one side of crease, mound zucchini; top with shallot, butter, dill, and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper. Place salmon on top; drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
• To close, fold parchment over salmon; make small overlapping pleats to seal the open sides and create a half-moon-shaped packet. Place on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until salmon is opaque throughout, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve (see cooks' note).

ROASTED ASPARAGUS, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish with a splash of water; microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Spread zucchini, yellow squash, and grape tomatoes out on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic and sea salt.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and roast until vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 more minutes. Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl; squeeze lemon juice over the top and season with sea salt.

ZUCCHINI AND ASPARAGUS LUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Heat oil in large skillet over medium - high heat. Add asparagus and shallots; cook, stirring until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Stir in zucchini, thyme and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until veggies soften, 6 minutes.
• Coat 4 (6 or 8 oz) custard cups with nonstick spray. Divide vegetable mixture among cups.
• Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, pepper and remaining salt in bowl. Divide egg mixture among cups. Place cups on baking sheet and bake until edges are set, 14 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until centers are cooked through, 2 minutes. Cool on rack, 5 minutes.
• To travel: cool casseroles, wrap each in plastic wrap and chill up to 3 days. To serve, cut vent in top of one casserole and microwave on medium high until hot. 3 - 4 minutes.
• Per serving (1 casserole): 118 cal, 6 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 0 g transfer fat, 141 mg chol, 440 mg sod, 5 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 1 g fib, 10 g prot, 94 mg calc.