Zucchini Surprise Recipes

ZUCCHINI SURPRISE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in large skillet. Drain off fat.
• Cut vegetables in bite size pieces, 1/2 to 1 inch size.
• Add zucchini, onion, pepper and tomatoes, squeezing tomato peices to start bringing out the juice.
• Sprinkle with salt seasoning and stir.
• Cover, bring to a simmer and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally; It makes it's own juice.
• Serve in a soup bowl if you like the juice with it, or use a slotted spoon to serve without juice.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese and/or parmesan.

SMASHED ZUCCHINI WITH CHICKPEAS AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Trim the zucchini ends and slice lengthwise into quarters. Position cut sides down, then smash with the side of your knife until craggy and split. Rip into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a colander set in the sink, then toss with the sliced jalapeño, lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Let drain while you cook the chickpeas.
• Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and peanuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are lightly browned and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lime zest, sumac and a sprinkle of salt. Stir until fragrant, then taste and add more salt as needed.
• Shake the zucchini to get rid of any excess liquid, then transfer to a platter or plates. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then top with the chickpeas. Get a spoonful of everything and taste. Add salt and a squeeze of lime until flavors are bright and zingy. Serve warm or at room temperature (although the chickpeas will become less crispy as they sit with the wet ingredients).

ZUCCHINI COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir zucchini and lemon juice until zucchini is tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir 1/2 cup into zucchini mixture. Press half the remaining crust mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread zucchini mixture over top; crumble remaining crust mixture over zucchini. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake until golden and bubbly, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.