Summer squash is almost gone

Mom's Squash Medley

1 Zucchini, sliced
1 Yellow Squash, sliced
1/4 Green bell pepper, cut in 1 "x 1/2 slivers
1 Tomato, coarsely chopped
1 tsp Butter (optional) and /or a little water (if needed)
1/2 c Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Layer zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper in skillet. Add butter if desired or water. After about 5 minutes add tomato.Cover with lid. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't brown. Saute on low heat until tender. You may need to remove lid near the end to allow liquid to evaporate or you may need to add more to prevent browning. Top with grated mozzarella, replace lid and remove from heat. Allow a couple minutes for the cheese to melt.

Note:

Depending on the freshness/moisture in the squash and tomato you may not need much if any water.
This is also good with fresh basil added.
Provolone works very well instead of mozzarella.

Veggies, veggies and veggies

Here is one of my latest discoveries for healthy vegetable recipes...

Calabacitas



I first got the idea from one of my favorite new healthy cooking sites "Eating Well". Then I researched various recipes and made my version...




1 T Olive oil
1 whole sweet onion
3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
1 cup corn
1/4c Roasted red pepper, chopped or cubanelle
1 can diced tomatoes ( 15 0z) including liquid
1 can green chilies, or fire-roasted green chilies
1/4 c Cilantro or more if desired
1/2 tsp Oregano
Black Pepper to taste


First saute the onions, garlic, squashes, corn and black pepper over low to medium heat in olive oil to soften, ~ 5 minutes ( do not brown).

Add remaining ingredients saute a couple minutes until everything is heated and some liquid has evaporated.

Serve...


Notes:

You can slice or dice the veggies. I think the slices might look prettier...

I used frozen corn but fresh would probably be even better (canned would be fine too, just drain).

I used Hunts Oregano, basil flavor diced tomatoes which were yummy. Some recipes said to omit the liquid but I included it. Also can use fresh tomatoes. I recently made this with fresh tomatoes and it was great.

I highly recommend Trader Joe's fire roasted green chilies, they gave it a nice amount of spice. Made this again with regular green chilis and a roasted cubanelle pepper. It was very good, after reheated the cubanelle pepper became spicier...


The next morning I made a breakfast burrito using the leftovers and egg with cheese wrapped in a tortilla.

The leftovers were great by themselves too...