Got zucchini?

Need some ideas for that glut of zucchini you have lyin' around? Here are some ideas for your perusing pleasure.

Veggie Pasta Stir-Fry - simple, light summer supper

Zesty Veggie Enchiladas - heartier and more filling

Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce - make some for the freezer!

My Favorite Muffins

Super Stuffed Tortillas - use corn, onions and peppers from your garden too!

Creamy Garden Spaghetti - yum

Veggie-Packed Chili - recipe to come!

Zucchini Bread - This is the best recipe I've tried

The following recipes I haven't tried, but I plan to.

Stealth Zucchini Dinner

Zucchini Apple Crisp

Summer Lentil Salad

I've also been blanching and freezing zucchini dices and slices for use in future stir-fries and recipes. I also heard that you can thinly slice, season and dehydrate them to make zucchini chips. Don't let any of this green goodness go to waste!

Sicilian Lentil Pasta Sauce

This pasta sauce is hearty, filling, and cheap. I like to make a batch (or two) and stick it in the freezer for a couple of later meals. It's also a great food storage recipe!

2 t olive oil
1 c chopped onion
2 c fresh sliced mushrooms
1 small zucchini, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1.5 t white sugar
1/2 cup water

Saute vegetables in oil in a large saucepan. Add lentils and water and simmer 45-60 minutes, until lentils are tender, but not mushy. Stir in tomato sauce, paste, sugar and water, Simmer 20 minutes.