Thursday, July 25, 2013

Off Topic - Zucchini SideDish Recipe

Off Topic -- Zucchini Recipe
 
Like others have mentioned on Off Topic, it's time to think of a million ways to use zucchinis. My garden has taken off like a rocket, and my 6 squash plants (2 zucchini, 2 yellow squash, 2 patty pans) are producing at least 5 squash a day. Here's a side dish that is fairly healthy and easy.
 
1 medium squash like zucchini or yellow squash sliced in circles about 1/4" - 1/2" thick
5-7 big mushrooms sliced in 4 pieces each
2-4 green onions sliced thin
1 big tomato or 2-3 smaller tomatoes diced
3 cloves garlic smashed in a garlic press

a little butter and/or olive oil or coconut oil
 
Heat the oil or butter in a fry pan. Add mushrooms and saute for a few minutes. Add a little chicken broth or water if they start sticking to the pan. Then add the zucchini, green onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Cover on low-medium heat. Stir every minute or two. In about 5 - 10 minutes, everything should be cooked. Take off cover and cook the liquid down until it thickens, stirring frequently. Salt and pepper to taste.
(The taste is richer of you put in a blob of butter, but that cuts down on the healthy factor).

 
I'm making double batches of this and freezing most of it in serving sizes. The zucchini, green onions and tomatoes come from my garden so I feel a lot of satisfaction when making this.  
 
Tomorrow... zucchini soup, really!

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