Sauteed Zucchini

I wanted to cook up some zucchini in a different way than just steaming it.  I found this recipe online and loved it!!



SAUTEED ZUCCHINI

1 clove garlic
1/2 t. red pepper flakes
2 t. olive oil
1 pound zucchini (4 med), trimmed and cut into 2 x 1/4 inch matchsticks
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Smash garlic clove.  Remove and discard the peel and set aside.

Heat oil in frying pan over med-high heat until shimmering.  Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant but not browned.  Remove garlic and discard.

Add zucchini to the pan and toss until coasted with oil.  Let cook undisturbed until the bottoms of the matchsticks are golden brown.  Toss again and cook until crisp-tender.  Remove the pan from the heat and season with salt and pepper.

Almond "Chicken" Salad

Gave this one a try and really liked it!  (no pictures taken of it, though...)


ALMOND "CHICKEN" SALAD

1 c. raw almonds, soaked
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 T. vegan mayo
1 t. dijon mustard
1/2-1 T. fresh lemon juice (to taste)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Soak almonds 3-6 hours, until plump.  Then drain and rinse well.

Place almonds in food processor and process till finely chopped.  Place in mixing bowl.  Add all other ingredients and mix well.

Chik'n Broccoli Casserole

CHIK'N BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

1 package Gardein Meatless Chik'n Strips
2 bags frozen broccoli florets
double recipe of "Cheese" Sauce
Bread crumbs
Cooked rice

Preheat oven to 350.

Steam broccoli half-way (should still be very crisp and bright green).  In pan, sautee chik'n strips in a couple tablespoons of olive oil.  Season chik'n with salt and pepper.  Sautee until cooked through and browned slightly.

Cut chik'n into bite-sized pieces.  Add broccoli and chicken together and pour into 8x8 baking dish.  Add "cheese" sauce and mix throughout.  Spinkle bread crumbs over top.  Bake for 15 minutes - until bubbly and hot.

Enjoy over rice!