Saut�ed Zucchini

Maybe this is a sign of maturity... Or maybe just of getting older (and poorer)... But instead of meeting friends out for dinner at a restaurant, I've been really into meeting at someone's house, everyone bringing a part of the meal, and cooking together.  Not only is it a great way to hang out and make a healthy meal, it's also an awesome excuse to pick their minds on different recipes and try new things (without the risk of not liking something but still having to fork over the cash when the check comes).  Going into my final preseason, I've really been trying to find nutritious food options.   Unfortunately, when it comes to veggies, I've always been extremely picky (you may have noticed my main choices in vegetable related recipes are usually onions and bell peppers).  

Meet Alexa
My best friend Alexa just moved into a new apartment and one of her neighbors has a massive garden.  She lucked out because he puts out a bucket every day with the extra fresh veggies that are overflowing his plot for the neighbors to take their pick of.  I wish I had taken a picture of the GIANT zucchini she cut up today, but I was distracted by the sheer size of it-it was like twice the size of my head.  Anyways, we felt like a blast from the past so we heated up a bag of frozen chicken nuggets, but we added some grown up touches.  A microwave bag of edamame, a can of corn, and this awesome zucchini.


Saut�ed Zucchini
Ingredients:
  • Zucchini (Sliced and Quartered)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Seasoning Salt
  • Garlic Powder 
Directions:

According to Alexa, this is a recipe where you really have to "channel your inner Italian and just do what you feel"

Pour some olive oil into a saut� pan (about a tablespoon, enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan) and place over medium heat (or high, depending on how quickly you want it to cook).

Toss in the zucchini and sprinkle on the seasonings (feel free to experiment and change things up based on your personal taste).  Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini starts becoming translucent.  Timing varies based on heat and  "Done" is based on personal preference, but I prefer overcooked to undercooked when it comes to stuff like this.

Side Note:
Sorry this isn't one of my more measurement-accurate recipes, but it is a great thing to try to experiment with as a new side dish. Super easy and tasty. It is also idea to add some yellow squash or other vegetables for a delicious and nutritious side dish. 


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

CHOCOLATE MARBLE QUICK BREAD RECIPE

Image
Serve this fresh homemade Chocolate Marble Quick Bread that was a breeze to make using a whisk. Quick bread eliminates multiple steps, kneading and waiting for dough to rise. With minimal efforts, we are rewarded with a gorgeous loaf/ Have reduced the sugar a bit since I intend to ice the cake later. Am so glad that this Chocolate Marble Quick Bread turned out just right, the way I want it. You can sub yogurt with sour cream if you have but this MUNDELLA Premium Natural Yogurt I used did a great job. It is a perfect tea companion and swirls of vanilla and chocolate batter produce impressively beautiful treat. Over the years, I have shared some quick bread recipes, here are a few that you might be interested: Vegan Homemade Doughnuts Irish Barmbrack Fantastic Apricot Bread
Read more

How to Create Ad Hoc Wifi Hotspot in Windows 10

Image
When you came to Windows 10 directly from Windows 7, you might have noticed that ad hoc Wi-Fi (routerless) connections are no longer available. The user interface for setting up an ad hoc connection does not exist any more in the Network and Sharing Center.  Create Ad Hoc WiFi Hotspot In Windows 10, turn your Windows 10 PC into a wireless hotspot, Creating a wireless hotspot in Windows 10, turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot, set up an ad-hoc WiFi network in Windows 10, Create Wireless Ad Hoc Internet Connection, Today in the article of Windows 10 we will show you Create Wireless Ad Hoc Internet Connection on Windows 10 but make sure that your network adapter is updated to the latest version. Let us begin the process. How to set-up an Ad Hoc Wifi Hotspot in Windows 10 We�re going to cover the setup method here, and it�s only really a case of a couple of commands followed by some mouse clicking. If you find yourself in need of a quick and dirty WiFi connection and have a Wind...
Read more

CLASSIC BREAD PUDDING

Image
This Classic Bread Pudding is an easy dessert using a stale bread soaked in a milky egg mixture. I used to make it using my white sandwich bread, crust removed then cubed, but today I made this Classic Bread Pudding with multi grain bread, cut the slice into half length wise. Also baked this pudding in my 9 x 11 in baking pan instead of the heavy glass dish. It does not matter what utensil you choose, it still turns out great. The advantage of using a glass dish is that it can go from oven straight to dining table. It can be customize to your liking by adding cinnamon, nutmeg or lemon zest. If you are a chocolate lover, add a cup of chopped bittersweet chocolate or add in fruits like banana (2), blueberry, strawberry, raspberry (2 cup) or dried fruit (1 cup) just before baking. This simple Classic Bread Pudding came out beautiful and and taste exactly the same I enjoyed as a child. Other recipes using bread: Microwave Bread Pudding Egg Free French Toast Roti John (Asian Fr...
Read more