Zucchini Tomato And Mozzarella Quesadillas Recipes

BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 F.
• In a medium bowl mixed together sliced zucchini, Italian herbs, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside for 5 minutes.
• Spray a medium size casserole dish with a baking spray and arrange zucchini followed by garlic, tomatoes and basil.
• Spoon the tomato sauce on top followed by sliced Mozzarella and a final drizzle of 1 tbsp of olive oil.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes until Mozzarella is bubbly and melted.

ROASTED GARLIC ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Combine the zucchini, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
• Place in preheated oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and slightly golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and basil.

ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more.
• Add zucchini and frozen corn kernels; cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is soft and corn is tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, if using.
• Brush one side of all tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil; lay 2 tortillas, oiled side down, on a baking sheet. Place half of the filling on each, and sprinkle with half the cheese. Place remaining 2 tortillas on top, oiled side up; press down gently with a spatula to seal.
• Bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, turning once, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool slightly. To serve, slice each quesadilla into wedges.

ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the fire should be medium-low and the rack about 4 inches from the heat.
• Cut 1 1/2 pounds zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Rub zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper; grill, turning once, until nicely browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• As zucchini cooks, slice 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes and 1 pound mozzarella into 1/4 inch rounds.
• Toss (or layer) with the zucchini, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with basil.

TO DIE FOR ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES !!!!

Steps:

• Chop finely the onion.
• Slice the zucchini (not to thick).
• Saute the zucchini with the onion, garlic.
• Add all your seasonings.
• Saute this for a few minutes in a pan sprayed with butter pam.
• Do not saute too long as you do not want the zucchini soft.
• Add the tomatoes and simmer few minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve on plates adding parmesan cheese on top.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Arrange the zucchini in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Top with tomatoes and remaining cheese mixture., In a saucepan, saute onion in remaining butter until tender; add bread crumbs and toss to combine. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off ends of zucchini. Cut it on bias into 12 slices of about the same size.
• Bring enough water to boil to cover zucchini slices when added. Add slices and cook 1 1/2 minutes; do not overcook. Drain.
• Cut away and discard core of tomato. Cut tomato into 1/4-inch slices.
• Cut mozzarella into 12 slices.
• Arrange zucchini, tomato and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping, in a circle on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Combine vinegar and oil in a bowl and stir. Sprinkle the sauce evenly over the salad. Garnish with basil sprigs or leaves and serve.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan.
• In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes, and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
• Cover loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND MOZZARELLA QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Spray a nonstick skillet and heat over medium high. Add onion and cook 3 minutes or until softened.
• Add zucchini, salt, and thyme and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from pan.
• Wipe pan clean and place bak on heat. Add a tortilla and top half with 1/4 of the cheese. Sprinkle 1/4 of the tomatoes over cheese and top with 1/4 of the zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with 1 T parmesan.
• Fold tortilla over and press lightly with palm.
• Cook 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly browned. Turn over and cook another 2 minutes.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas and serve.