Arlene Wright-Correll

How to Make Italian Zucchini and Eggs©



Posted: Monday, September 08, 2008

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I don't know about your part of the world, but in my part of the world, the beginning of September is the time to really start to figure out what to do with all those zucchini that are being offered around the neighborhood.

In Italian cooking zucchini finds many places in recipes and simple, healthy Mediterranean cooking can be enjoyed even by those who are cutting down on their calories and who want a light lunch.

This recipe calls for all the goodness of your organic garden plus some fat-free milk.

Take 1 small zucchini and cut it in half lengthwise and then thinly slice each section, take 1 medium red onion and chop finely, take 1 medium green or red sweet pepper, core and chop and take 2 cloves of garlic which you peel and mince.

Put 2 tsp of olive oil in your frying pan, heat and add all the above. Cook until the onion is tender. Remove pan from heat and set it aside while you put 1 egg and the egg whites from 6 eggs, 1 cup of fat-free milk, 1 tbsp of shredded fresh basil and beat well.

Now pour all into the zucchini mixture, stirring gently.

Pour all into 4 individual quiche dishes or shallow casserole dishes that are about 4 or 5 inches in diameter and bake in your pre-heated oven at 350F for 15 or 20 minutes. Your contents should be set when you put a knife into the center and it comes out clean.

Remove from oven and sprinkle each dish with some shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese and let stand for 5 minutes and now add some diced fresh tomatoes from your organic garden.

The best thing I like about this dish is that I can substitute those lovely yellow squash for the zucchini and it tastes just as good. The trick to this dish is to finely and thinly slice your zucchini or yellow squash.

For those of you who do not care about diets or eating light then feel free to use whole milk and to use whole eggs. What ever you use, Bon Appetit!

"Tread the Earth Lightly" and in the meantime May your day be filled with

Peace, Light and Love,

About the Author & Artist. Arlene Wright-Correll (1935- ___), popular American award winning Artist, published author, columnist, & is the resident art instructor for Avalon Stained Glass School, at the age of 68, decided to pick up her paint brushes again after 54 years and paint.  She is a cancer and stroke survivor who is able to strive forward each and everyday to welcome the beauty of this small planet.  She also is a China & Porcelain painter, Sandblasting & Etching, Stained Glass & fused glass Artisan. She is one of the six KY Artists who worked 6 months to create the dolls for Journey Jots in 2006 and a Smithsonian Institute art exhibit in 2008. Her published books can be found here . She is also a featured writer for GreenThumbArticles.com and teaches Art Vacation Holidays at Avalon Stained Glass School and Creativity Center.

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