Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
- 2 cups eggplants, peeled and diced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 cup yellow squash, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated to garnish
Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 130 g
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 45.3 mg
- Sodium: 764.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 7.7 g
- Protein: 18.4 g
Ratatouille Tortellini Bake
I love this simple and fresh recipe. You can use canned diced tomatoes, but I suggest using your fresh garden tomatoes…
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 zucchini
- 3 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking rice
- chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedge
- Monterey Jack cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 364.9
- Calories from Fat: 90 g
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 44.6 mg
- Sodium: 565.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 22.4 g
Hearty Mexican Stew
Quick and satisfying, this stew is sure to please. Adapted from Southern Living
Ingredients
- 2 8-inch long zucchini, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
- salt and pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 76.8
- Calories from Fat: 62 g
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Zucchini Linguine
Here is a simple and beautiful side dish that goes great with fish or chicken. Simple yet elegant. From Cuisine at…
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 1 yellow squash, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 1⁄2 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut into chunks
- 3 fresh pineapple, 1 inch thick rings, cut into quarters
- 12 asparagus, cut into 3 inch lengths
Nutrients
- Calories: 167
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 166.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Sugars: 18.9 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
Grilled Moroccan Vegetable Skewers
It's getting ot be that time of the summer when you may need some new ideas for what to do with…
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package sweet Italian sausage links
- 8 green onions, sliced (1 cup)
- 2 zucchini, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (16 oz, about 8 cups)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk
Nutrients
- Calories: 468.1
- Calories from Fat: 222 g
- Total Fat: 24.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.4 g
- Cholesterol: 210.8 mg
- Sodium: 1563.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 2.4 g
- Protein: 24.8 g
Italian Brunch Casserole
Looking for something special for breakfast for overnight guests? This recipe makes a great breakfast or brunch idea! Preparation time includes…
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 oz each)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- olive oil, for basting
Nutrients
- Calories: 215.9
- Calories from Fat: 76 g
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 68.4 mg
- Sodium: 88.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 28.9 g
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini, Tomato and…
A grill recipe to use your summer vegetables! This recipe works well with chicken, but another option is to substitute pork…
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
- 2 crookneck yellow squash, sliced diagonally
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 49.2
- Calories from Fat: 13 g
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 11.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
Mediterranean Vegetables
Very simple and simply delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, with added puree
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- additional chopped fresh parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 85.7
- Calories from Fat: 5 g
- Total Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 147.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
Low-Fat Vegetable Soup
A soup so delicious and easy and low fat, too! an excellent soup to serve anytime! From Bon Appetite, 1995.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Nutrients
- Calories: 231.2
- Calories from Fat: 102 g
- Total Fat: 11.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 23.2 mg
- Sodium: 182.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 17.1 g
- Protein: 3 g
Mary’s Zucchini Bread
This is my mother-in-law's favorite recipe and for very good reason! This recipe makes two very moist and flavorful loaves. I…
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 small zucchini, trimmed, cut in half crosswise,then cut lenghthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips (about 4 oz each)
- 1⁄2 lb white button mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup dry-packed sun-dried tomato, halves, cut into thin strips with kitchen shears, soaked in warm water to cover for 15 minutes, drain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
- salt
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 72.7
- Calories from Fat: 44 g
- Total Fat: 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 79.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
Sautéed Zucchini and Mushroom with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Zucchini, mushroom and sun-dried tomatoes! What a wonderful, colorful dish, tasty dish. And so easy to prepare!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced thin (or ground beef)
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 2 lbs zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
- 2 green peppers, diced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- canned corn (or both, optional) (optional) or butter beans, drained (or both) (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 359.7
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
- Sodium: 1745.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sugars: 13.7 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Italian Sausage Zucchini Stew
A different way to try zucchini! Delicious served over pasta with grated Parmesan Cheese or cheese stuffed tortellini.
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tostados
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1⁄2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
- taco sauce
Nutrients
- Calories: 202.6
- Calories from Fat: 140 g
- Total Fat: 15.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 42.3 mg
- Sodium: 344.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 9.7 g
Zucchini Tostados
A wonderful way to serve zucchini for lunch or supper!