Best Sauteed Baby Zucchini With Squash Blossoms And Lemon Basil Recipes

Simple Squash and Basil Saute image

Provided by Food Network

Time 13m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1 small yellow squash, cut into long 1/4-inch thick slices on the diagonal
1 small zucchini, cut into long 1/4-inch thick slices on the diagonal
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, squash, zucchini, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil and cook, stirring, until tender, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

Zucchini Baby Food image

Provided by Anonymous

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 large organic zucchini, cubed

Steps:

Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until very soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
Transfer zucchini to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 10.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Sauteed Baby Zucchini with Squash Blossoms and Lemon Basil image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound baby zucchini, halved lengthwise, each half cut lengthwise into 3 wedges
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh lemon basil or regular basil
Fleur de sel (fine French sea salt)
18 zucchini squash blossoms*

Steps:

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini; sauté until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in basil. Season with fleur de sel. Transfer to plate. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet. Add squash blossoms and cook until barely wilted and still bright orange, about 2 seconds per side. Arrange atop zucchini and serve.
*Available at farmers' markets and some specialty foods stores.