Yummy Treats
From Stella’s Kitchen
Objective: To share quick recipes kids can make on their own with little to no adult supervision.
Requirements: A positive attitude, a desire to learn, and a HEALTHY appetite!
March, 2013 – Golden Zucchini Coins
There are just two steps to cooking this side dish. If you like dipping things in marinara sauce (as I do), you’ll love these!
Ingredients:
6 small, thin zucchinis or yellow summer squashes (or a comination)
½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt – to taste
Pepper – optional
Spaghetti sauce – optional
Use a plastic knife and slice each zucchini into ¼” thick rounds. In a wide microwavable bowl, heat the zucchini slices, with ¼ cup of water, for 1-2 minutes (until just tender). Drain in a colander and set aside.
Preheat the broiler. Place the zucchini in a single layer on a large baking sheet. You can line the baking sheet with aluminum foil if you want it to be easier to clean up afterwards. Sprinkle each “coin” with a pinch of salt (and pepper, optional) and some Parmesan cheese. Broil the zucchini until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch your “coins” as they broil, just to be sure they don’t burn. Have a grown-up take the baking sheet out of the oven. And you are now rich – with zucchini coins!
If you’d like to dip them, pour spaghetti sauce into a small dipping bowl. Enjoy!
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