Quick Zucchini and Herbs
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Quick Zucchini and Herbs – This simple, quick healthy recipe is made with very basic ingredients, and done in the microwave, so it is ready in no time at all! Fresh, zucchini squash is cut up and mixed with the aromatic blend of oregano, basil, and parsley, while quickly steamed in the microwave. An easy, no fuss, and healthy side dish that will complement any meal.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Quick Zucchini and Herbs
6 lg Zucchini
1/4 c Water
3 T Butter or margarine
3 T Olive oil
2 t Salt
2 t Chopped parsley
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/2 t Dried oregano leaves
Directions to make Quick Zucchini and Herbs
Step 1:Wash zucchini but do not peel. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Place zucchini and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
Step 2:Drain water. Add butter or margarine and olive oil to zucchini, Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute.
Step 3:Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Heat, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes in Microwave Oven until zucchini has reached desired degree of doneness.
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Sweet Stuffed Acorn
Sweet Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
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This homemade, yet extravagant appearing, stuffed acorn squash recipe is overflowing with sweet, snappy taste! Juicy, fresh apples, crunchy, distinct walnuts, and brown sugar, are mixed together to create the chunky, exotic filling and stuffed into the tangy squash. This very easy, oven baked, squash recipe is the “BEST”.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients
3 Acorn Squash
2 Apples, chopped
1/2 c Chopped Walnuts
1 T Grated Orange Peel
1/2 c Brown Sugar
2 T Margarine, melted
Directions
Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Place cut side down in baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
Step 2:Mix the other ingredients. Turn squash cut side up, fill with apple mix and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.
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