Zucchini With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

ZUCCHINI WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES, BACON, AND CRISPY ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat a saute pan to medium high heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium and then add zucchini to the bacon drippings ( if you have more than a tbsp. or two, then drain first) and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until it begins to soften. Add the sun dried tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
• Add half the parmesan and the bacon and then stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Make sure to add these seasonings after adding the bacon and cheese as they are both salty foods. Once seasoned, add the rest of the cheese to the top and the crispy onions.
• Serve immediately.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash the zucchini using a brush to gently scrub the zucchini and then pat dry with a kitchen towel. Cut off the stems and cut each zucchini in 3 or 4 pieces; then cut each piece lengthwise into 6 wedges. Set to the side.
• Chop the dried tomatoes and set to the side.
• In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, place 4 tablespoons of oil and the diced onion. Cook over a medium heat until the sliced onions are translucent, for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté an additional 1 minute.
• Add the dried tomato and sauté for additional 2 minutes.
• Add the zucchini, salt and pepper to taste, then cover with a tight lid and simmer for additional 5 minutes or until tender but firm.
• Using a slatted spoon transfer the zucchini into a large dish and serve while hot.

ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 1/2 inch rounds, then cut each round into quarters (you should have about 2 cups).
• Melt butter in nonstick pan and add zucchini.
• Saute zucchini, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and continue to saute, stirring often, for about 2 more minutes.
• Toss with salt and serve.

ROASTED GARLIC ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Combine the zucchini, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
• Place in preheated oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and slightly golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and basil.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 1 1/2" spears.
• Julienne the tomatoes.
• Coarsely chop the garlic.
• Mix everything together in a large bowl and let marinate for an hour or so.
• Transfer the zucchini to the grill wok with tongs, leaving some marinade, tomato and garlic behind.
• Grill over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini starts to soften up and gets some grill marks, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Return the zucchini to the bowl and toss together with the remaining marinade and tomatoes.
• I've added toasted pine nuts at the end, and crumbled feta another time.
• Mix it up!

ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes into thin strips.
• Place in a bowl with the warm water and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
• In a large frying pan heat the oil and stir in the onion.
• Cook over low heat until it softens but does not brown.
• Stir in the garlic, squash,& zucchini.
• Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, their soaking liquid, and the chicken broth.
• Season with salt& pepper.
• Raise the heat slightly and cook until the veggies are just tender.
• Serve hot or cold.

ZUCCHINI PANZANELLA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the bread in a medium bowl and pour the water over it. Squeeze the bread into the water until saturated. Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and finely chop.
• Squeeze the excess water from the bread and coarsely chop. Place in a bowl and toss with the tomatoes, zucchini, onion, basil and garlic. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss in the parsley. Serve as a salad or stuffing for chicken or trout.