cooking zucchini recipes

 1. Roasted Zucchini

 * Ingredients:

   * 2 medium zucchini, sliced

   * 2 tablespoons olive oil

   * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

   * Salt and pepper to taste

 * Instructions:

   * Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   * Toss zucchini with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

   * Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

2. Sautéed Zucchini

 * Ingredients:

   * 2 medium zucchini, sliced

   * 1 tablespoon olive oil

   * 1 clove garlic, minced

   * Salt and pepper to taste

 * Instructions:

   * Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   * Add zucchini and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

   * Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

   * Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Zucchini Bread

 * Ingredients:

   * 2 cups grated zucchini

   * 2 cups all-purpose flour

   * 1 1/2 cups sugar

   * 1 teaspoon baking soda

   * 1/2 teaspoon salt

   * 1 teaspoon cinnamon

   * 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

   * 1/4 cup vegetable oil

   * 1/4 cup milk

   * 1 egg

   * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

   * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

 * Instructions:

   * Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.

   * In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

   * In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

   * Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

   * Stir in zucchini and walnuts (if using).

   * Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   * Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing and slicing.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. You can also try adding zucchini to soups, stews, stir-fries, and pasta dishes. Enjoy!

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