A Stir Fry Vegetable Recipe – Sauted Zucchini Parmesan with Olives
When I was growing up, squash was a mushy stewed dish with very little flavor. As a result, I never liked squash and missed out on some very good dishes I’m sure. My husband reintroduced me to squash of the stir fried variety. When stir fried only until just tender, the squash retains flavor, nutrition, and texture. Now, squash is one of our favorite vegetable dishes. This is an excellent recipe for Sauted Zucchini Parmesan with Olives. It is quick to prepare, healthy and elegant in presentation.
We frequently saute either zucchini, summer squash, or a mixture of the two with whatever herbs we have in the garden, or with garlic and onions. As the squash comes off the heat we add the parmesan cheese, or sometimes other cheeses.
The olive topping is an elegant and tasty addition. It adds a contrast of flavors, textures, and colors that turns a good dish into a magnificent dish. This dish is easy and quick enough to be served on a weeknight and elegant enough for a company meal. I hope you will try it soon.
Sauted Zucchini Parmesan with Olives
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, approximately
4 – 5 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise ¼ inch thick
salt and pepper
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
10-12 good quality greek black olives, such as nicoise or kalamata
1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot.
2. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper. Add the zucchini, in batches, in a single layer in the skillet. Cook over medium high heat, until browned on first side, about a minute. Turn, and cook on the other side. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
3. Continue to cook the zucchini in additional oil, as needed, until all is ready.
4. Sprinkle the zucchini with the parmesan cheese, then with the thyme and olives and serve warm.
Diane Watkins is a traditional southern style cook. She enjoys cooking, teaching, and writing about good food and family. For more information on southern cooking and recipes visit her website at Easy Southern Cooking
Categories: How To Cook Chinese Tags: Skillet, Summer Squash, Tablespoon Oil
Shrimp Stir Fry Recipes
Don’t know what kind of shrimp recipe to make? There are a few quick and easy stir fry recipes that you can easily whip up in an average of only twenty five minutes. This dish is very popular for parties or a large group of people.
The ingredients needed for this shrimp stir-fry are 2 cups water, 1-pound shrimp, ¼-teaspoon ginger, ¼-teaspoon cayenne pepper. One clove minced garlic clove, 1-tablespoon sesame seeds, and ¼-tablespoon black pepper. 2-tablespoon sesame oil, one sliced red pepper, three chopped onions, 3-tablespoon teriyaki sauce, ½-pound peas, 1/8 cup chicken broth, ¼-cup cornstarch, and ¼-teaspoon salt.
Take water in a saucepan, add some salt to the water, and boil it. After few minutes add rice to the water, cover the container, and allow the rice to boil for few minutes. Then add the ginger, garlic, pepper, and sesame seeds to the rice. Store the contents of the saucepan in a container and store it in the refrigerator.
Now in a skillet add sesame oil, bell pepper, onions, and sauté the contents for 2-3 minutes. Add the shrimp, teriyaki sauce, peas, and sauté the contents for 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken broth and cornstarch to the skillet. Stir the contents for few minutes. Sprinkle the contents over the rice and serve it.
This shrimp stir fry recipe does take longer than some of the other shrimp dishes, however it is one of the best tasting meals. It is not recommended as a meal for two unless you have a large appetite or are prepared to have leftovers since this type of dish is filling.
By: Norm Butler
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Categories: How To Cook Chinese Tags: Cup Cornstarch, Garlic Clove, Tablespoon Sesame Seeds