Tag: zucchini

Spiced Zucchini Muffins with Walnuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon mace 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ginger pinch salt 1 egg 1/2 cup canola oil 2 cups shredded zucchini (one medium zucchini) Directions: Preheat oven […]

Veggie Packed Beef Chili

Ingredient: 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 lb cubed sirloin stew meat 1 15-oz can jalapeño and habanero diced tomatoes 1 15-oz can chili-seasoned tomatoes 1 medium-large zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch thick half-moons 1 (loose) cup matchstick carrots 2 cubanelle peppers, chopped 2 15-oz canned kidney beans, […]

Veggie Packed Chicken Lo Mein for Crowd

Ingredients: for the chicken: 6 chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1 1/2-inch knob ginger, grated 2 big cloves garlic, thinly sliced sauce: 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons […]

Smoky Eggplant Zucchini Dip

2 medium eggplants 2 small zucchini 1 handful flat leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup tahini 1-2 tablespoons olive oil juice of 2 lemons 2 cloves garlic, minced salt freshly ground black pepper healthy pinch ground chipotle Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Place each eggplant on a gas burner and grill, […]

Dilled Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad with Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 3/4 cup (dry) orzo 1 zucchini, cubed 1 Spanish black radish, cubed 6 oz crimini mushrooms, quartered 1/4 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces olive oil a sprinkle of jalapeno garlic seasoning (I use this but you can sub in ground jalapenos and granulated garlic) freshly ground black pepper […]

It’s Almost Spring Minestrone

Ingredients: 2-3 stalks celery (with leaves), sliced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2-3 carrots, sliced into coins 1 medium purple-top turnip, cubed 2 zucchini, cubed 1 large Russet potato, cubed 1 cup diced green beans (about 1/3 lb) 15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained […]

Lamb Merguez with Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients: 2 cups golden couscous 2 eggplants, cubed 2 zucchini, cubed 2 tablespoons ras el hanout 1 12-oz jar piquillo peppers, drained and chopped 10 oz lamb merguez sausages (I used these) 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Line a large baking […]