Tag: Zucchini

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Grilled Hawaiian Bowl 19

This is a riff on the Korean rice dish bibimbap, in which various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice. Here, Hawaiian bowl must-haves such as smoky pineapple, chopped red bell pepper, and grilled red onion top brown rice. Ingredients 2/3 cup cooked brown rice 2 slices (1/4-inch-thick) grilled fresh pineapple 1/3 cup chopped […]

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Pasta with Prosciutto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Asiago 9

This quick pasta toss is all about the play of textures: crispy bits of prosciutto, snappy squash, and blistered cherry tomatoes. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne or rotini 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped red onion 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/8 teaspoon crushed red […]

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Family-Style Meatball “Fondue 19

We’re using the term “fondue” loosely; the idea is that everyone scoops into a skillet of cheesy meatballs with hearty bread slices. The meatballs are more tender than traditional versions because they don’t include breadcrumbs; we like the softer texture for this type of dish, where you want them to give way easily on the […]

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Zucchini Ribbons with Saffron

This easy side combines common flavors of Morocco: saffron-enhanced couscous balanced with zucchini and carrots. Serve it with a tagine to soak up the sauce. Ingredients 4 zucchini (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup finely diced onion (about 1 small) 1/2 cup finely diced carrot (about 1 small) 1 (14-ounce) can […]

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Summer Vegetable Frittata

Garden fresh summer vegetables will make this Frittata a special breakfast or brunch treat. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced zucchini 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 […]

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Sirloin Skewers with Grilled Vegetable Couscous and Fiery Pepper Sauce

A spicy North African-style pepper sauce amps up the flavor in these beef kebabs. Prepare the sauce up to one day ahead. Ingredients Pepper sauce: 4 red bell peppers 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 […]

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Sautéed Zucchini with Lemon-Thyme Chicken

This delightful springtime recipe combines the savory flavors of sautéed zucchini and lemony chicken for a tasty weeknight or weekend meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 pound chicken cutlets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup uncooked couscous […]

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Omelet with Summer Vegetables

This satisfying entrée for one is good for any meal, from breakfast to dinner. Serve with fruit salad. Ingredients Cooking spray 2/3 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 3 tablespoons chopped green onions 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 […]

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Herb and Goat Cheese Omelet

A tender omelet gains a salty boost from goat cheese without adding too much sodium. Serve with seedy whole-grain toast and fresh fruit for a hearty brunch. Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/4 […]

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Vegetable Soup au Pistou

This classic French soup is traditionally finished with a dollop of pistou, a nut-free version of pesto, though leftover or store-bought refrigerated pesto is also delicious here. Don’t rinse the canned beans after draining; any remaining starches will help bring the soup together. To save time, look for prechopped onion, celery, and carrot in the […]