153 summer veggie Recipes

olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, yellow summer squash , cut into 1-inch pieces, sweet red pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, sweet onion , cut into 1-inch pieces, quartered fresh mushrooms, red wine vinegar, minced fresh basil, shredded parmesan cheese

cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature, frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans), thawed, grape tomatoes, halved, torn fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, divided, chopped zucchini, fresh parmesan cheese, shaved

bun , split crosswise, low-fat cream cheese, tomato, thinly sliced, sweet green peppers (rings), sweet red peppers (rings), cucumbers, green onion, chopped, leaves romaine lettuce, shredded, sharp white cheddar cheese or 2 slices cheese, of your choice, salt & freshly ground black pepper, carrot, cut into sticks, celery, cut into sticks

cream cheese, softened, whole wheat bread, cucumber, sliced, alfalfa sprouts, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato, sliced, lettuce leaves, sliced pepperoncini, ripe avocado, peeled and mashed

dry penne pasta (2-1/3 cups), extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, zucchini, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size strips (8 oz., 2 cups), sugar snap peas , strings removed, cherries or 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved, shallot, finely chopped (3 tbsp.), sherry wine vinegar or 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, dijon-style mustard, salt, ground black pepper, fresh parsley, chopped, asiago cheese, finely shredded (optional)

summer squash, tomatoes, drained, green pepper, sliced, onion, sliced, butter, melted, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded , to taste, pepperidge farm breadcrumbs, to cover

rotini pasta, cooked, cucumber, peeled and diced, broccoli, chopped, tomatoes, diced, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, ranch dressing mix

celery rib, grape tomatoes, zucchini, yellow summer squash, fresh sugar snap peas, pitted ripe olives, string cheese, seeded quartered watermelon, wooden skewers and toothpicks

lemon zest, juice of 1 lemon, honey, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, veggie stock, couscous, diced yellow squash, diced zucchini, shallot, finely chopped, sultanas/golden raisins, chopped pistachios, kosher salt, chopped fresh mint, freshly ground black pepper

eggplants, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch slices, bell peppers, cut into large pieces (bell peppers or chili peppers), onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, ears corn , soaked in water for a few minutes, summer squash, sliced vertically into 1/2 inch thick slices (yellow summer squash or zucchini), olive oil, salt, pepper

flour (optionally, use 1-1/2 cups each of and cornmeal), cornmeal (see above), garlic granules , plus, garlic granules, divided, italian seasoning or 1/2 tsp dried oregano , plus, italian seasoning or 1/4 tsp dried oregano, lightly crushed,divided, dried basil, lightly crushed, creole seasoning or 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning, divided (i use tony chachere s), salt , plus, salt, divided, fresh ground black pepper , plus, fresh ground black pepper, divided, cayenne pepper , to taste (optional), eggs, beaten, buttermilk , as needed, fresh okra or green tomatoes or mushrooms or zucchini or summer squash or eggplants or broccoli or cauliflower (or a combination of any and all. this recipe should take care of 2-3 lb of veggies), peanut oil or canola oil, for deep frying or pan frying or pure olive oil (if you are an olive oil freak like me), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste,for final seasoning

ground turkey (drained ), olive oil, salt, carrot (sliced and boiled ), frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry ), baby portabella mushrooms (sliced ), eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, portabella mushroom caps, tomato sauce (organic ), diced tomatoes (organic ), spaghetti sauce (classico organic tomato, herb & spices ), garlic cloves (finely chopped ), part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded ), low-fat ricotta cheese, egg whites, oregano, parsley, basil, part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded )

olive oil, divided, sliced mushrooms, chopped, chopped red onion (about 1 small), diced zucchini (about 1 medium), diced yellow squash (about 1 medium), less-sodium taco seasoning, garlic cloves, minced, flour tortillas, preshredded reduced-fat colby-jack cheese, green salsa, reduced-fat sour cream

sour cream, mayonnaise, heavy cream, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, smoky paprika (substitute 1 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce if you can tsp find ), honey, bell pepper , hollowed out for presentation, green beans, asparagus spears, broccoli florets, rainbow carrots, baby yellow carrots, baby heirloom tomatoes, baby fennel, sliced, icicle and big red radishes, cucumbers, sliced, jicama, peeled and cut into sticks, yellow summer squash , cut into coins, purple bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips

shredded cooked chicken breast, yellow onion, peeled and sliced, zucchini, sliced, red peppers or 1 yellow pepper, stem removed, seeded and sliced, freshly sliced mushrooms, kc masterpiece garlic & herb marinade, refrigerated pizza dough, olive oil, hidden valley original ranch dressing, shredded mozzarella cheese, kc masterpiece original barbecue sauce, freshly chopped oregano

ground beef (lean 93/7), yellow squash, sliced into quarter inch slices, fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths, vidalia onion, diced, garlic cloves, chopped, gouda cheese, instant roasted garlic mashed potatoes, egg, beaten, water, olive oil, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha sauce (or other hot sauce), low calorie butter substitute (or you can use the real thing)

yellow squash, ears of sweet corn, onion, garlic, fresh dill, greek yogurt (note : adjust the yogurt volume based on the amount of veggies that will end up in the salad. the yogurt should lightly coat all the ingredients not drown them. the veggies will release liquid that will thin out the sauce, so restrain the urge to go heavy on the yogurt.)

portabella mushrooms (stem removed and tender part chopped and added to veggies), italian dressing, gorgonzola, provolone cheese, romano cheese (grated ), zucchini, yellow squash (summer), chopped shallot, chopped garlic, onion, chopped (white or red ), olive oil, marsala wine, vegetable juice, chopped fresh basil, angel hair pasta, cooked, salt and pepper