Zucchini
Moroccan-Spiced Vegetables
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Quick Moroccan Vegetable Couscous
Stir some chopped fresh mint into yogurt for a cool topping on sliced tomato and cucumber salad, with warm pita bread alongside. Pistachio ice cream on sweetened orange segments is perfect afterward.
Grilled Vegetables with Eight-Spice Seasoning
Use this snappy seasoning on pork, lamb and beef as well.
Chilled Minted Zucchini Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Vegetable Kebabs with Mustard Basting Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Couscous à la Greque
Warm pita bread would make a delicious accompaniment to this dish.
Grilled Scallops, Zucchini, and Scallions with White Beans
We tried this recipe with several brands and varieties of beans, and Goya's small white beans held their shape the best.
Stir-Fried Vegetables with Orange and Mint
Add crunch to the meal by having rice cakes on the side. Sauvignon Blanc is a good choice to balance the flavors of the vegetables.
Zucchini with Ground White Poppy Seeds
Sources for posto are Penzeys (800-741-7787; penzeys.com) and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451; kalustyans.com).
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min
Indian Ratatouille
This would be nice with any roasted meat.
Sauteed Zucchini Ribbons
Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min