Arugula Salad with Ginger-Thyme Vinaigrette // Uses Arugula, Garlic, Red Peppers, Sugar Snap Peas, Thyme, Yellow Squash // Vegetarian
Greek Stewed Green Beans and Yellow Squash with Tomatoes // Uses Dill (or Mint or Parsley), Green Beans, Garlic, Onions, Summer Squash (can also use Patty Pan or Zucchini), Tomatoes // Vegetarian
Herbed Summer Squash Pasta Bake // Uses Garlic, Parsley, Scallions, Summer Squash or substitute Zucchini, Throw in a Jalapeno for some spice and use Thyme or Mint if you have some // Vegetarian
Hot Sandwich Spread // Uses Bell Pepper, Kale, Onion, Zucchini or Summer Squash // Vegetarian From Raleigh’s Hillside Farm
This is a sautéed combo of veggies you layer onto grilled cheese, paninis or any hot sandwich. Make a batch when you get your box and use it all week!
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
5 or 6 kale leaves, chard or other greens; ribs removed, diced
1 zucchini or summer squash, shredded – unpeeled
Salt and pepper
Could also add: shredded cabbage, herbs, jalapeno or poblano peppers
To make: In a skillet, using a tablespoon of butter or olive oil, saute’ onion and pepper two to three minutes. Add kale and shredded zucchini. Season with salt and pepper as well as garlic, parsley, or whatever other seasonings you want. Saute’ until greens are cooked down and moisture is gone. Store in a container in fridge until ready to use.
To use: Layer buttered bread, cheese, thick layer of veggie mixture, (slices of ham, or turkey – optional), another layer of cheese and final slice of buttered bread. Grill over medium heat until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. Can also use in a panini instead of grilling. Also good on baked sliders.
Lemon Summer Squash Bread // Uses Summer Squash or substitute Zucchini // Vegetarian
Ratatouille // Uses Basil, Eggplant, Garlic, Orange and/or Red Peppers, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Yellow Onion, Zucchini // Vegetarian
Roasted Zucchini and Beets // Uses Beets, Garlic, Zucchini (can use Yellow Crookneck or Patty Pan instead) // Vegetarian
Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats // Uses Garlic, Onions, Parsley, Tomatoes, Zucchini (can also use Summer Squash)
Spicy Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Involtini // Uses Basil, Red Pepper, Summer Squash or Zucchini, Thyme
Summer Squash Stir Fry with Sugar Snap Peas and Parmesan // Uses Scallions, Snap Peas, Summer Squash // Vegetarian
Yellow Summer Squash Relish // Uses Green Pepper, Onions, Summer Squash (can also use Zucchini), Onions // Vegetarian
Zucchini, Rice, and Cheese Gratin // Uses Garlic, Onions, Zucchini or substitute Summer Squash // Vegetarian
Zucchini, Swiss Chard, and Chickpea Stew // Uses Garlic, Onions, Swiss Chard, Summer Squash (called Yellow Zucchini in recipe), Thyme, Zucchini // Vegetarian