Indulge in a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of grilled vegetables and tender chicken, embraced by the comforting warmth of pasta and the richness of Parmesan cheese. This article presents a symphony of recipes, each orchestrated to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
Begin your culinary adventure with Grilled Zucchini, Eggplant, and Red Onion Fusilli, a delightful pasta dish where grilled vegetables take center stage. Fresh zucchini, eggplant, and red onions, imbued with smoky aromas from the grill, dance harmoniously with al dente fusilli pasta, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. A generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty dimension, while a drizzle of olive oil lends a glossy sheen and herbaceous notes.
Next, embark on a taste of the Orient with Teriyaki Chicken Tacos, where tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce takes the spotlight. The chicken, grilled to perfection, is nestled in warm tortillas, accompanied by a medley of crisp vegetables and a drizzle of tangy teriyaki sauce. Each bite is a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and umami flavors, complemented by the crunch of fresh vegetables.
As you continue your culinary exploration, discover the classic combination of flavors in Creamy Pesto Ziti, where al dente ziti pasta is enveloped in a velvety pesto sauce, bursting with the vibrant flavors of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. The richness of the pesto sauce is balanced by the addition of heavy cream, creating a luscious and indulgent dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Finally, satisfy your sweet cravings with Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, a timeless classic that never fails to delight. These cookies, featuring a generous amount of chocolate chips, offer a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures. Each bite releases a burst of rich chocolate flavor, complemented by a hint of salt, leaving you with a lingering sense of satisfaction.
PASTA WITH EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI
This timeless summer pasta dish was brought to The Times in 1991 by Pierre Franey in one of his 60-Minute Gourmet columns. Like so many of his dishes, it is at once elegant and easy, and no trouble to put together on a weeknight. Sauté the sliced eggplant and zucchini until golden while you make a quick sauce of canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and herbs in another pot. Throw everything together, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta and a shower of Parmesan. Dig in.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook and stir without browning. Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to blend, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile cut off the ends of the eggplant and peel. Cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- Cut the ends off the zucchini and slice into 1-inch thick slices.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet. When the oil is very hot, add the eggplant, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until nicely browned and tender. Add to the tomato sauce. Mix well and cook for 15 minutes.
- Drop the pasta into salted boiling water and cook to the desired degree of doneness. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Return the pasta to the pot, add the reserved cooking liquid, the vegetable and sauce mixture, basil and Parmesan cheese. Toss and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 609, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1150 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Cheesy grilled eggplant sits on top of a bed of smoky grilled tomato sauce for an eggplant Parm like no other.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place eggplant in a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and let marinade for 20 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Thread shallot and tomatoes onto skewers and brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them. Grill for 4 minutes. Flip and grill 4 minutes more.
- Transfer grilled tomatoes and shallot to a blender. Add vinegar, garlic, crushed chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until blended but still chunky. Set aside.
- Grill eggplant slices for 5 minutes. Flip, and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt over them. Top each with a slice of mozzarella and grill until cheese begins to melt, about 2 minutes.
- Spoon tomato mixture on a serving platter. Top with eggplant. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 680.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
GRILLED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI
Love veggies on the grill. I barely got any of this because it disappeared so quickly.
Provided by Ann
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil a 9x12-inch foil pan with cooking spray.
- Mix butter and garlic together in a bowl.
- Lay zucchini slices in rows in the foil pan, overlapping if necessary. Brush butter on each slice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cook on preheated grill until cheese melts and zucchini is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 478.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI
Finding myself with an abundant amount of eggplant and zucchini from the garden, I had to get creative and come up with a variety of dishes using these ingredients. These grilled vegetables are delicious warm or cooled! Use them to make a veggie sandwich or serve alongside any pasta dish.
Provided by Jenn T.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine eggplant, zucchini, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Cook vegetables directly on the preheated grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 308.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
GRILLED GARLIC PARMESAN ZUCCHINI
This is a summer favorite at my house. So easy and tasty, and complements steak, ribs, chicken or fish. By the way, these can be done in the oven under the broiler as well.
Provided by AngieItaliano
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Cut the zucchini in half crosswise, then slice each half into 3 slices lengthwise, making 6 slices per zucchini.
- Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl, and spread the mixture on both sides of each zucchini slice. Sprinkle one side of each slice with Parmesan cheese, and place the slices, cheese sides up, crosswise on the preheated grill to keep them from falling through.
- Grill the zucchini until the cheese has melted and the slices are cooked through and show grill marks, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 229.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH ONIONS
Wondering what to do with all of your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat with this healthy side. It's also an easy recipe to double or triple for summer cookouts. -Alia Shuttleworth, Auburn, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drizzle zucchini with 2 teaspoons oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning once., Place in a large bowl. Add the green onions, lemon juice, salt, pepper flakes and remaining oil; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED ZUCCHINI, EGGPLANT AND RED ONION FUSILLI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE WITH TERIYAKI CHICKEN TACOS
Fusilli with a grilled Mediterranean vegetable sauce accompanies teriyaki tacos with slaw in this fusion dish.
Provided by Catelli
Categories Catelli®
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Teriyaki Chicken Tacos: Toss chicken with VH® Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 8 hours.
- Purple Cabbage Slaw: Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic and salt; toss with cabbage. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Spray grate of outdoor grill with PAM® Grilling for Grill Spray. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken.
- Fill tortillas with sliced chicken, some of the cabbage slaw, avocado, cucumber and green onion. Serve with remaining cabbage slaw and lime wedges.
- Grilled Zucchini, Eggplant and Red Onion Fusilli: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season zucchini, eggplant and red onion with salt and pepper; spray with PAM® Olive Oil cooking spray.
- Grill vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. (Eggplant should be soft; cook eggplant for 1 to 2 minutes longer if necessary.) Let vegetables cool slightly; chop coarsely. Meanwhile, cook fusilli according to package directions and drain.
- Meanwhile, in large, deep skillet, heat Aylmer® Accents® Garlic and Olive Oil Petite Cut Tomatoes over medium heat until simmering. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes; toss with pasta. Sprinkle with shaved cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1276.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
Tips:
- To prevent the vegetables from sticking to the grill, brush them with olive oil before cooking.
- Cook the vegetables over medium heat so that they have time to caramelize and develop flavor.
- If you don't have a grill, you can also roast the vegetables in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
- For the teriyaki chicken tacos, be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- When cooking the chicken tacos, be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- To make the parmesan cheese sauce, be sure to use freshly grated parmesan cheese. This will give the sauce a much better flavor than pre-shredded cheese.
- When serving the grilled zucchini, eggplant, and red onion fusilli with parmesan cheese, be sure to top it with fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano.
Conclusion:
These recipes are all delicious and easy to make. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time. So fire up the grill and get cooking!
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