Simple Squash And Zucchini Recipes

ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Farenheit.
• Slice the zucchini and squash into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a large bowl, mix them with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and kosher salt.
• Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheets. Roast for 8 minutes.
• Remove the baking sheets from the oven and sprinkle evenly with the shredded Parmesan cheese. Return the sheets to the oven (on the opposite oven racks) and bake another 7 minutes until tender and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE ROASTED ZUCCHINI & SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Toss zucchini, squash, oil, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until softened and charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes; transfer to a serving bowl and toss with basil and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash and shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more., Add the cream; cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon mixture into a greased 11x7-in. or 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

SIMPLE SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini and squash into matchstick size pieces.
• Add butter to hot pan.
• When butter is melted add vegetables and sauté for 3 minutes.
• Add seasoning and sauté for another 2 minutes.
• Add Worcestershire and sauté until just tender with slight caramelization.

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut the zucchini and squash into long, thin layers. Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish and layer the squash, zucchini, onion and tomatoes into the baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and add pats of butter between each layer of vegetables, and season each layer with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Continue this layering process until all the vegetables are used up and top this off with the remaining butter and cheese.
• Cover and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are to desired tenderness and cheese is melted and bubbly.

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, onion and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomato; heat through.