Zesty Zucchini Recipes

ZESTY ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes with chiles, onion, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until tender-crisp.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients. Add zucchini and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

SPICY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the zucchini, onion and salt. Seal bag and turn to coat: refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Rinse with water; drain. , In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, mustard, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Gradually whisk in vinegar until blended. Stir in peppers and zucchini mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI SKILLET

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Cook and stir the next six ingredients until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine basil, oregano, salt, pepper, picante sauce and mustard; pour into skillet. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Gently stir in tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place the Brine soak ingredients in a glass or stainless steel container. Sprinkle with canning salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, rinse well and drain. Squeeze out excess water. You`ll have 4 cups of well packed veggies.
• In a large heavy bottom pot prepare vinegar solution by adding all it`s ingredients bring to a boil then add the drained vegetables and simmer for 10 minute Add food coloring if desired.
• Fill jars, leaving 1/4-inch head-space. Process pints for 10 minute in boiling-water canner.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, scallions and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add salsa and salt and cook 1 minute. Transfer to a warm serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Mix crumbs and parmesan.
• Dip zucchini strips in beaten egg, then in crumb mixture.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place strips on sheet.
• Bake at 425* for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Grease (I use butter) two 9 x 5 bread pans.
• Beat eggs well. Add sugar, oil, zests, and zucchini. Mix well.
• Combine all dry ingredients (except nuts) in a separate bowl and mix.
• Add to zucchini mixture and stir just until combined. It may still be a little lumpy.
• Fold in walnuts, if using, and pour into prepared pans.
• Bake for 65 minutes or until done, using a toothpick to test center. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is done.
• Cool for 10 to 15 minutes in pans on a rack. Then remove loaves from pans, and allow to cool completely on rack.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large stainless steel bowl layer the first 3 ingredients sprinkle all the salt on the veggies. Top with cold water and set aside for 2-3 hours.
• Drain into a colander and rinse well under running cold water.Drain well.
• In a large stainless steel pot add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil stirring to dissolve sugar. Gentle boil for 10 minutes. Cover and let infuse for 1 hour.
• Prep your jars I used 6 - 8 ounce jars. And prepare the water bath.
• Bring the infused vinegar to a boil.
• Add the drained veggies bring to a boil and for 5 minutes.
• Pack into jars leaving 1/2 head space.
• Remove air bubbles and ladle the hot liquid to leave 1/2 inch head space.
• Wipe rims clean and top with lids and bands. screw to finger tip tight.
• Place jars in boiling water bath with at least 1 inch covering the jars.
• Bring back to a boil , cover and boil for 15 minutes.
• Turn of flame remove lid and rest for 5 minutes.
• Remove jars without tipping and place in a draft free place till cool.
• Remove bands and store in a cool dark place.