Zucchini String Bean And Eggplant Stew Recipes

EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI AND SWEET RED PEPPER STEW

Steps:

• Place eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
• Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot. Rinse eggplant and pat dry. Saute until slightly browned. Stir in onion and saute until transparent. Stir in garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in rice, zucchini, red bell pepper, tomatoes, wine, water, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture reaches a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in basil, parsley and rosemary.

CIAMBOTTA (GIAMBOTTA)

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and place over medium heat.
• Once hot, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes until starting to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant.
• Add the potatoes and eggplant, stir to toss with the onions and garlic and let cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes, zucchini and bell peppers, toss to combine, cover with a lid and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove lid, season to taste with salt and pepper, add the basil and parsley and cook an additional 5 minutes.
• Serve as desired with crusty bread, over rice, with added white beans, etc.

ZUCCHINI STEW

Steps:

• Flavor Base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and zucchini to the pan, cooking until onion and zucchini are a bit soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stewify: Stir in marinara sauce and beans. Continue cooking, covered, for 5 minutes until marinara sauce is hot and gently simmering.
• Greens: Stir in chopped kale and basil. Cook until kale wilts, about 2 minutes.
• Serve: Season with salt and pepper, as needed, then serve warm!

GREEN BEAN, ZUCCHINI AND POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minute Add green beans and cayenne pepper and sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini, potatoes and parsley. Pour tomatoes and their juices over vegetables. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring frequently, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve warm or at room temperature.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI STRINGS

Steps:

• Puree garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor. Add sun dried tomatoes and pulse till coarsely crumbled. Add oregano and pulse. Add cheese, 1 tbsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar; pulse till crumbly. Season to taste with salt.
• Measure 3/4 cup of crumbles, reserving remainder for another use. Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add 2 tsp olive oil and heat. Add onions and sauté till limp and just beginning to caramelize. Add zucchini strings and sauté gently until zucchini is bright green, about 4 minutes.
• Add the sun dried tomatoes, parmigiano crumbles and toss to coat zucchini completely.
• Adjust seasonings to taste with kosher salt. Serve immediately with reserved crumbles sprinkled on top.

GREEN BEANS WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Add zucchini; saute for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the bacon, beans, salt and pepper; heat through.