Zucchini And White Bean Caesar Recipes

TOMATO STEWED ZUCCHINI WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over low-medium heat.
• Turn the heat up to medium and add in the zucchini, salt and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Then add in the tomato sauce and white beans and simmer uncovered while stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the kale and simmer uncovered while stirring occasionally for 5 minutes more.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add in the basil, stir and serve.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a barbecue or grill pan to medium-high.
• In a medium glass bowl, whisk the lime juice, vinegar and oil until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Add the red onions, cilantro, serrano chiles and garlic and toss gently until the vegetables are coated. Add the beans and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the zucchinis on both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the zucchini on a lightly oiled grill rack until tender, turning over once, about 4 minutes per side. Cut the zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Add the zucchini to the bowl with the dressing and beans. Toss to combine and serve.

ZUCCHINI AND WHITE BEAN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate the zucchini and carrot on the large holes of a box grater in a colander set over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze the excess liquid from the vegetables. Put the beans in a medium bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in the zucchini mixture, parsley, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Form into 12 patties, each about 2 inches in diameter. Spread the cornmeal in a shallow dish and coat each patty with the cornmeal.
• Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches and adding the remaining 1/4 cup oil as needed, cook the fritters until crisp and golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

WHITE-BEAN SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, place cannellini beans, zucchini, green beans, Parmesan, basil, lemon zest and juice,and oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

WHITE BEAN PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet (preferably straight-sided) over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and 1 teaspoon salt, and stir, then cook undisturbed in an even layer until one side is golden, about 4 minutes. (It's great if the butter browns, but decrease the heat if it threatens to get too dark.) Stir in the asparagus, carrot and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas, scallions and ½ teaspoon salt, then add the red-pepper flakes, oregano and a generous amount of black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the peas are warmed through and bright green, about 2 minutes.
• Add the white beans and the cream, lower the heat to medium, and let the cream come to a simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, Parmesan and Dijon. Taste and season with more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of warm water to the creamy beans to loosen as you like; the sauce will thicken as it cools. (You may need more water when you reheat any leftovers.) Serve in bowls topped with the nuts and a handful of basil leaves. Pass more Parmesan at the table.

WHITE BEAN ZUCCHINI PASTA

Steps:

• Start your water for the pasta. Add the olive oil to a saucepan (or wok) and preheat to medium-low heat.
• Place the zucchini and garlic in the preheated pan. Constantly stir the zucchini and garlic so nothing sticks or burns.
• When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the box instructions.
• Once the zucchini has become soft and semi-translucent, lower the heat to simmer and add the white beans and fresh basil. Note: You only want to heat up the white beans. If you leave them on the burner too long they will absorb all the oil and make the mixture dry.
• When the pasta is done, drain and put it on a plate. Mix the zucchini / white bean mixture with the pasta. Add the lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
• Serve with parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!