#bakedzucchini

Baked Zucchini

This is something a little different - no tomatoes which is what I usually reach for in a savory zuke dish.  It’s got shallots and margarine - traditional add ins - but there are also two types of paprika, parsley, and a little half and half so a twist, too.  One last thing, it’s baked in a covered dish.  No cover...no problem just use some foil - either works.  This is great served with a slice of roast pork/chicken, a crunchy green salad, and melon as a finisher.  See what you think...

4 - 5 c. zucchini with skin, coarse grated, pat dry as much as possible

3 T. margarine

1 t. salt

1/2 t. Hungarian paprika

dash nutmeg

dash smokey Spanish paprika

1/2 c. half and half

1 med. shallot, sliced ribbon thin

1 T. fresh parsley, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a covered, greased baking dish arrange zucchini dotting it with margarine.  In a large mug, add salt, Hungarian paprika, nutmeg, smokey paprika - stir and sprinkle over zukes.  Pour half and half over all.  Toss shallots and parsley over zukes and bake for 30 min. until they are tender. 

When I’m not hustling around the kitchen preparing healthy dishes for the family, I’m sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads and www.amazon.com/handmade/topdrawerthreads .

Or, I’m busily listening to audio books and crocheting cotton throw rugs on the back deck using strips torn from upcycled recycled cotton sheets or wool selvage strips for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers in kickin’ colors.

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she knits upcycled recycled yarns into picnic blankets.