Zucchini and grape tomatoes are a delicious and healthy combination that can be used in a variety of dishes. When combined with pesto and feta, they create a flavorful and colorful meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious dish, along with tips and tricks for achieving the best results.
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ZUCCHINI AND GRAPE TOMATOES IN PESTO WITH FETA
Pesto makes a delightfully fresh marinade for thinly sliced zucchini and grape tomatoes. Plus, it is a no cook recipe making it a perfect summer dish for when it is too hot to do anything but drink spiked lemonade.
Provided by Pot Scrubber
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine pesto, oil and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Arrange zucchini slices, overlapping slightly, on a platter. Top with grape tomatoes and feta and drizzle pesto mixture on top. Cover and let stand at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
- Meanwhile, sit on the porch with a fly swatter and put some Grey Goose in your lemonade.
HALIBUT KABOBS WITH ZUCCHINI AND GRAPE TOMATOES
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories appetizer
Time 52m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Halve zucchini lengthwise and then cut into 1/2-inch slices. Pour about 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and season generously with salt. Saute until zucchini starts to soften, but is not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, cut the fish into 1-inch cubes for the kabobs and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes and remaining olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss until fish and tomatoes are well coated. Add zucchini once cooled.
- Assemble skewers and pour the remaining marinade over them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill. Skewers can be left to marinate for 30 minutes but no longer than 1 1/2 hours since the lemon juice will start to "cook" the fish.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers and baste with remaining marinade, turning once after several minutes on the first side, until fish is just cooked through but not flaking apart, about 7 to 9 minutes total. Serve immediately.
BOW TIES WITH PESTO, FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES
This is just one example of how a good pesto can be used so well in so many ways. People always rave about this combo and I can't blame 'em - it's one of those matches made in heaven. The pesto coats the warm pasta to make a creamy, rich sauce, which is accented by the crumbled feta and contrasted by the sweet and tart cherry tomatoes.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the bow ties and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water just until it stops steaming. Bounce the pasta around to get rid of as much water as you can.
- Dump the pasta into a large serving bowl. Stir in the pesto until the pasta is coated. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and the crumbled feta. Taste the salad and season it as you like with salt and pepper. You can make the salad up to about 1 hour before you serve it. Check out the salt and pepper just before you serve the salad. If it's looking a little dry, add some olive oil and stir it around.
- Pesto:
- 5 big handfuls basil leaves (about 2 hefty bunches)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- Kosher salt
- About 20 grinds freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Place all ingredients with 1/2 cup of the oil in a blender and blend. Gradually drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup of oil until pesto is thick and smooth.
- Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
ROASTED GARLIC ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES
This is my husband's favorite way to eat up summer's 'never-ending' supply of zucchini and tomatoes. Goes great with grilled chicken or fish, or toss it with some cooked pasta. Grape or cherry tomatoes work well too.
Provided by SweetBasil
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 33m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the zucchini, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Place in preheated oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and slightly golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
ZUCCHINI BAKE WITH FETA AND TOMATOES
Make and share this Zucchini Bake With Feta and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the tomatoes, garlic, oil, green onions, sugar, mint and oregano in a mixing bowl.
- Arrange a layer of zucchini slices on the bottom of the baking dish, followed with a layer of the tomato mixture and then the onions.
- Repeat until all the vegetables are used.
- Then sprinkle on the feta; top that with the breadcrumbs and dot with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.
PASTA WITH TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI AND PESTO
Provided by Jeanne Silvestri
Categories Herb Pasta Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Spring Bon Appétit Florida Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion and garlic and saut until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot.
- Add pesto to pasta and toss to coat. Add zucchini mixture and toss over low heat to combine. Mix in basil. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.
PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH TOMATOES AND BROCCOLI
Tomatoes and broccoli come together with pesto and zucchini noodles to make a delicious dish!
Provided by alohakellygirl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto; cook and stir for 5 to 10 minutes. Add zucchini noodles and continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 710.2 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- For a more flavorful pesto, use freshly picked basil and pine nuts.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can make pesto by hand using a mortar and pestle.
- To save time, you can use store-bought pesto.
- If you don't have feta cheese, you can use another type of soft cheese, such as goat cheese or ricotta cheese.
- You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
- This dish is best served warm, but it can also be served cold.
Conclusion:
Zucchini and grape tomatoes in pesto with feta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The zucchini and tomatoes are roasted until tender, and then tossed with a flavorful pesto made with basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is finished with crumbled feta cheese, which adds a salty and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table, and it is a great way to use up fresh summer produce.
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