Microwave Parmesan
Microwave Squash Parmesan Recipe
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This magnificent, homemade, squash parmesan recipe is ideal for those on-the-go nights. Quick and easy, this microwave recipe, looks and tastes like you spent hours preparing it, no need to tell everyone hoe secretly simple it really is!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients
1 sm Onion, peeled, chopped
3 sm Yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick (1lb)
1/4 c Water
1 c Milk
3 sl White bread with crusts removed, crumbled
1 t Salt
2 T Melted butter
1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
Italian flavored fine dry Bread crumbs
**Variation: Zucchini may be substituted for yellow squash.
Directions
Step 1:Place chopped onions and sliced squash in a 2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole with water. Cover tightly and heat in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain excess water.
Step 2:Soak crumbled slices of white bread in 1 cup milk, 5 minutes. Add salt, melted butter and grated cheese to bread and milk mixture. Stir to combine. Pour bread and cheese mixture over squash and stir to mix together thoroughly. Sprinkle top of mixture with Italian flavored dry bread crumbs.
Step 3:Cook, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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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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Broiled Marinated Squash
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Broiled Marinated Squash – A simple recipe for an “out of the ordinary” side dish. A delicious medley of assorted squashes mixed with the perfect blend of spices, then broiled up quickly. The marinade doubles as a sauce, so we suggest rice with this.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Broiled Marinated Squash
2 lb Mixed baby squash,(zucchini,yellow sqash,patty pan,crookneck,split lengthwise
4 Baby japanese eggplant,sliced into thirds lengthwise
1/4 c Olive oil
1 c Light soy sauce
1 c Lime juice
2 T Fresh minced ginger
6 Cloves garlic, minced
2 T Ground cumin seed
Directions to make Broiled Marinated Squash
Step 1:Mix it all together and marinate the vegetables for 1-2 hours. Spread them out in a flat casserole dish, cover with the marinade, and broil for about 10 minutes.
Step 2:Note: any part that is not covered with marinade will burn. The leftover marinade make a good stir-fry sauce or gravy over rice etc. You can also marinate overnight, then grill the veggies on a BBQ in a grilling basket.
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