Zucchini

This recipe was given to us by a friend of the farm.  Thank you to Cathy for sharing it!  It is creamy, delicious, easy to make and good hot or cold.  Try it!

1-4 TBLS butter
1 onion, sliced
1-2 bulbs garlic, cloves peeled and sliced
4 medium zucchinis (or summer squash), about 1.5-2 pounds, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp ginger powder

2 lbs. summer squash, grated or spiralized
¼ - 1 cup water
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or to taste)
2 TBLS milk
1 TBLS butter

Put squash and water into skillet.  Simmer until desired tenderness.  Drain any extra water.  Add rest of ingredients and mix together.  Serve hot and eat it up.  Leftovers are not as good.

Sara, our employee, contributed this recipe.  When I made it I used farm fresh tomatoes which made for a juicier and still very delicious lasagna!  You can leave out the beef to make it vegetarian or add any other veggie you like!  Enjoy!

1 cup red lentils, washed
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
2-4 tablespoons cooking oil
4 whole cardamom pods (or ¼ teaspoon ground)
1 inch cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon ground)
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon ground cumin (or whole seeds)
1-2 cups finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium zucchini, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
¼+ teaspoon cayenne powder
 

3 ½ cups grated zucchini (if using large ones, remove seed cavity first)
½ sweet pepper, diced
½ cup onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon each of spices like ground mustard, Chinese five spice powder, allspice, cumin, chili flakes
1 hot pepper, minced (optional if you like it hot!)
1 tablespoon salt

This recipe is very yummy and comes recommended by our family members!  I like to prepare this the night before, put it in the fridge overnight and then put it in the oven for dinner for a very easy and delicous hot meal!

½ large onion, halved and sliced very thin
1-2 medium zucchini or summer squash, sliced very thin
1 pound ground beef (or meat of choice)
12-16 oz tomato sauce or salsa
1-1 ½ cups grated cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

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

4 cups chicken stock (or water)
1 cup cooked chicken meat, diced
1 cup green beans, chopped to 1-inch pieces
1 cup carrots, diced
4 TBSP tomato paste (optional)
1-2 cups zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbls parsley, minced
Salt and pepper

Bring stock to a boil, reduce heat and add carrots. Simmer for 5 minutes, add beans, zucchini, and chicken and simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are just tender and still green. Stir in parsley, season to taste and serve.