Posts Tagged ‘summer squash’
Zucchini Sausage and Rice Casserole
Zucchini Sausage and Rice Casserole is a versatile one-pan meal that comes together in about 30 minutes (depending on which kind of rice you use). I used up all of my fresh tomatoes, but if you have some, chop them up and add in place of, or in addition to the tomato sauce. Does your…
Read MoreSpicy Cold Zucchini Soup – With a Spicy Kick
Spicy Cold Zucchini Soup is an easy cold blender soup with a spicy kick to it that is delightful in the heat of summer. I used yellow zucchini to make this, but use your favorite summer squash or whatever you have on hand. Summer squashes are a good source of most vitamins and minerals, as well as…
Read MoreGarlic Sesame Zoodles – A Quick and Easy Side Dish
Garlic Sesame Zoodles is a quick and easy side dish that could also be a light lunch or dinner with your favorite protein added to it. A healthy dish in about 10 minutes. Zucchini noodles are a fun way to serve summer squash. You just need a spiralizer to cut the squash into long noodle…
Read MoreStuffed Squash with Quinoa and Sausage – Nutritionally Packed
Summer stuffed squash is a rich source of Vitamin A and C, magnesium, fiber, folate, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium, and Vitamin B6. This quick and easy filling uses quinoa as a binder. You can make extra quinoa the night before for this recipe or cook it up while you are preparing the other ingredients. Stuffed Squash…
Read MoreKeep Hydrated with These 8 Summer Produce Superstars
It is essential to keep hydrated during the hot summer months. Water is vital to keep your body functioning correctly. When it is hot and humid outside, you need to replace the water that is lost to sweating. Luckily, much of the produce that is in peak during those months are high in water content,…
Read MoreRatatouille – Combination of Organic Summer Produce
Ratatouille is a peasant dish with origins in the Provence region of France. It is a simple but flavorful combination of summer produce like eggplant, zucchini (or other summer squash), and tomatoes. Toss in some onions and garlic plus fresh herbs for extra flavor, and you have a delicious vegetable dish. In the movie of…
Read MoreUsing Summer Squash – A Versatile and Nutritious Vegetable
Using Summer squash is one of the joys from the garden in late spring and summer. Zucchini, pattypan, crookneck, straight neck, cousa, chayote, and more. They are versatile and nutritious and add a subtle natural sweetness to many recipes. The critical difference between Summer and winter squash is storability. Summer squash has soft edible skin…
Read MoreSheet Pan Roast Chicken and Summer Vegetables
When summer heats up, this sheet pan roast chicken and summer vegetables make the perfect quick and healthy meal. Fresh herbs with chicken and seasonal vegetables roasted together in one pan for quick clean up. The bright colors of summer vegetables like eggplant, summer squashes, and tomatoes are loaded with health-boosting antioxidants. Plus they have…
Read MoreGrilled Summer Squash and Quinoa – Source Of Fiber
This Grilled Summer Squash and Quinoa can be served as a hot side dish like pilaf or cold-like tabbouleh. Use any summer squash you have, i.e., zucchini, pattypan, cousa, etc. Grilling them and the onions before mixing them into the quinoa gives them a natural caramelized sweetness. All of the summer squashes are an excellent source…
Read MoreGluten Free Lemon Zucchini Bread – High Nutritional Value
Zucchini Bread made with Zucchini, and other summer squashes are great in baked goods because you get the added nutrition, but you don’t have an overpowering taste. I love to make this with yellow summer squash because it adds a nice (all-natural) yellow hue to the bread. Zucchini will work too, but your bread will…
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