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Recipes

Zucchini

Caesar Pasta Salad

June 12, 2016 by pab-admin

Great summer salad Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1/4 cup non-dairy Parmesan cheese 3 Tbl non-dairy mayo 3 Tbl extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 pint grape tomatoes halved 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves 3 cup dry … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Pasta, Peas, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Pad Thai

May 7, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe was given to me by June one of the great cooks at our hospital. Ingredients: 1 package of dry pad thai noodles 1 Tbl oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup +1 Tbl sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 Tbl dark soy sauce 2 cups of cut vegetables: julienne carrots, pea pods, shredded … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Peanuts, Peas, Squash, Zucchini

Toasted Pesto Zucchini Sandwich with Hummus

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Oh man, this sandwich is good….. Ingredients: You will need a crusty bread of choice, ready to warm and toast in pan once zucchini is finished. Pesto Sauce ( We have a great one in Sauces/Gravies/Seasonings) Hummus Recipe (Side Dish) Directions: To make two sandwiches – Roast 1 red pepper with a little olive oil … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Basil, Chickpeas, Garlic, Lemons, Nutritional Yeast, Peppers, Spinach, Zucchini

Veggie Kabobs

March 11, 2016 by pab-admin

Great summer eats on the grill.  Refreshing and Delicious!! Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 cups of peppers, any color 1 cup of chunked pineapple, fresh or canned 1 cup of zucchini, chopped 1 cup of summer squash, chopped 1 red or sweet onion, chopped 1 to 1 1/2 cup of mushrooms 1 cup cherry tomatoes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch, Side dish Tagged: Mushrooms, Peppers, Pineapple, Squash, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Ratatouille

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

Seasoned eggplant mixed with several other veggies. Ingredients: 2 Tbl oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large onion, sliced thin 1 medium eggplant, cubed 2 green peppers, coarsely chopped 4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp thyme 2 Tbl parsley Directions: In … [Read more…]

Posted in: Side dish, Snacks Tagged: Eggplant, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Lasagna

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

A favorite for big gatherings.  Serve this with a salad and bread and your guests will sing your praises. Ingredients: Step #1 1 package of lasagna noodles, cook as directed on package, set aside Step #2 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 sweet onion chopped 2 small zucchini chopped 1 cup of carrots chopped 1 cup … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Carrots, Cashews, Mushrooms, Nutritional Yeast, Pasta, Peppers, Spinach, Zucchini

Minestrone soup

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

Great for a cold winter day.  Ingredients: 2 Tbl olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 1/2 to 2 tsp salt 2 stalks of celery, minced 2 carrots, diced 1 zucchini, diced or eggplant 1 green pepper, diced 4 cups or more of water 1 large can tomato puree 1 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Beans, Carrots, Celery, Eggplant, Onions, Pasta, Peppers, Tomatoes, Zucchini
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