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Zucchini-Tahini Spread
3-4 medium zucchini or summer squash, cut in half (after roasting you should have 1 1/2 cups chopped)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 medium cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt to taste
Place zucchini cut side up on baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees for about 1 hour or until very soft. Let zucchini cool, then chop and place with all other ingredients into a food processor. Process until a smooth and creamy. Check salt and serve! Great substitute for mayonaise or can be used as a dip or spread. Store in the refrigerator.
Zucchini/Summer Squash Pancakes
- 2 packed cups grated summer squash,
- squeezed of excess liquid
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped or grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 eggs
- ¼- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 6-8 TBLS flour (your choice)
- ¾ tsp salt, or to taste
- Cooking oil
Combine all ingredients into thick batter. Heat oil in large skillet. Flatten tablespoons of batter into skillet and cook about 2 min per side until golden brown. Serve warm.
Zuppa di Cavolfiore
- 1-2 heads cauliflower, chopped (1.5-2#)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- Olive oil
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary
- 2-3 cups broth
- Salt and pepper
Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add rosemary for 2 min. Add cauliflower, 2 cups broth, and salt and pepper. Simmer until cauliflower is soft. Puree until chunky. Add more broth if needed to make thick soup. Check seasonings. Serve with croutons and a drizzle of olive oil.