Ingredient: Zucchini

Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

We’ve seen a lot of zucchini come in and out of the warehouse this summer (in fact, over 220K lbs of squash has come through in the past year). Here’s one of our favorite ways to eat zucchini. Think of it like fried zucchini’s healthier cousin, offering lots of flavor and less guilt. Bonus: it’s a hit with kids too!

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
¼ cup parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons milk
2-1/2 cups sliced zucchini –cut 1/4 inch thick (about two small zucchinis)
Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Apply cooking spray to wire rack
Place greased wire rack on rimmed cookie sheet
Combine the first five dry ingredients
Place bowl in shallow bowl
Dip zucchini slices in milk and dredge through dry mix
Bake at 425 for 30 minutes, or until browned and crisp

Serve immediately (with optional ranch dressing), yields approximately 4 servings.

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Summer Squash Saute (Calabaza Salteada)

Ingredients:
• 2 zucchini, sliced into “coins”
• 2 yellow squash, sliced into “coins”
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cheese, grated (optional)

Directions:
Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, stir frequently about 2 minutes. Add squash “coins” and sauté 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For added flavor add cheese before serving.

Ingredientes:
• 2 calabacitas, rebanadas en “monedas”
• 2 calabazas amarillas, rebanadas en “monedas”
• 2 dientes de ajo, machacados
• 2 cucharadas de aceite
• Sal y pimienta al gusto
• 1/4 taza queso, rallado (opcional)

Direcciones:
Caliente el aceite en un sartén a fuego medio. Agregue el ajo, revuelva con frecuencia aproximadamente 2 minutos. Añada las monedas de calabazay saltée 5 minutos. Sazone con sal y pimienta al gusto. Para mayor sabor, agregue queso antes de servir.

Tuna Pasta Salad (Pasta de Ajo y Mantequilla)

Ingredients:
• 1/2 pound pasta, cooked and drained
• 2 cups broccoli or zucchini, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1 can tuna, drained

Directions:
Combine pasta and vegetables in a bowl. Add dressing and stir until well combined. Tip: add protein with 2-3 sliced hard boiled eggs, or 1 can of drained beans

Ingredientes:
• 1/2 libra de pasta cocida, enjuagada y escurrida
• 2 tazas de brócoli o calabazas, picado
• 1 tomate, picado
• 1/4 taza de aderezo Italiano
• 1 lata de atún, escurrido

Direcciones:
Combine la pasta y verduras en un tazón. Agregue el aderezo y revuelva hasta que estén bien combinados. Sugerencia: Añada proteína con 2-3 huevos duros, o una lata de frijoles escurridos.

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:
• 1/2 pound of pasta, cooked, drained
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1-2 cloves garlic, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, vegetables, sauté 5-7 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste, Combine pasta with vegetables.

Ingredientes:
• 1/2 libra de pasta, cocida, enjuagada y escurrida
• 4 cucharadas de aceite
• 1 zanahoria, picada
• 1 calabacita, picada
• 1-2 dientes de ajo, picado
• Sal y pimienta al gusto

Direcciones:
Caliente el aceite en un sartén a fuego medio. Agregue ajo, verduras y saltée 5-7 minutes. Sazone con sal y pimienta al gusto. Combine las verduras con la pasta.

Garden Barley Soup (Sopa de Cebada con Verduras)

Ingredients:
• 1 can (46 ounce) tomato juice
• 1 can (10 1/2 ounce) beef broth
• 1/3 cup regular barley
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
• 1 medium chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper

Directions:
In a Dutch oven or stock pot, combine tomato juice, beef broth, barley, and seasonings. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 hour. Add vegetables. Return to boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender. You can add any of your favorite vegetables and take out the ones listed here! Use what is in season to save money!

Ingredientes:

• 1 lata (46 onzas) de jugo de tomate
• 1 lata (10 1/2 onzas) caldo de res
• 1/3 taza de cebada normal
• 1/4 taza de azúcar
• 1 cucharada de salsa Inglesa
• 1 hoja de Laurel
• 1/2 cucharadita de hojas de tomillo machacadas
• 1/4 cucharadita de sal
• 2 tazas de calabacita picada
• 1 tomate mediano picado
• 1/2 taza de pimiento verde

Direcciones:
En una olla lenta, combine el jugo de tomate, caldo de res, cebada, azúcar y especias. Caliente hasta hervir, luego baje el fuego. Hierva a fuego bajo durante 1 hora. Agregue las verduras. Vuelva a subir el fuego hasta hervir. Cubra. Cocine a fuego lento de 15-20 minutos hasta que las verduras y la cebada estén suaves.

Ingredient: Zucchini

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