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Fajita-Style Vegan Tofu Burrito

Fajita-Style Vegan Tofu Burrito

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add squash, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno. Simmer to your desired level of doneness, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cubed tofu. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and garlic powder; cook about 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Wrap tortillas in a moist paper towel and heat in the microwave on high until soft, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Spread a thin layer of vegan sour cream on each tortilla. Add tofu and vegetable mixture and roll up, burrito-style.

By JustinWingo

Texican Squash

Texican Squash

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add squash; cook until tender yet still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Combine cheese, eggs, milk, chiles, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Fold in squash.
  4. 4 Sprinkle ½ crushed corn chips into the prepared dish; spoon squash mixture on top and cover with remaining ½ crushed corn chips.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

By Lynn Small

Vegetarian Taquitos

Vegetarian Taquitos

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1/4 cup oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, squash, carrot, and vegetarian patty. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft and tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add taco seasoning and stir to combine. Set aside and let cool.
  2. 2 Heat 1 inch of oil in another frying pan over medium heat. Dip a corn tortilla into the hot oil with tongs. Wait for 3 seconds, flip, and cook another 3 seconds; remove to paper towels to drain and cool. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  3. 3 Stir Cheddar cheese into the cooled filling mixture. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling down the center of one tortilla and roll up; repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  4. 4 Place as many taquitos into the hot oil that will fit, seam side-down, using tongs. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat to cook remaining taquitos.

By Krystal Bagley

Farmer's Market Vegetarian Quesadillas

Farmer's Market Vegetarian Quesadillas

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook red pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and mushrooms in olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat until just tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
  2. 2 Coat same skillet with cooking spray; place one tortilla in skillet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese evenly over tortilla; layer 3/4 cup vegetable mixture on top. Sprinkle 1/8 cup more cheese on vegetables; top with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board; cut into 8 triangles with a pizza cutter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve hot.

By Jennifer Baker

Meatless Mexican Lasagna

Meatless Mexican Lasagna

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spray a skillet with cooking spray. Add squash and onion and cook over medium heat until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add refried beans and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Using 1/4 of the ingredients at a time, make 4 layers in the prepared baking dish as follows: tortilla, refried bean mixture, black beans, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, and salsa. Repeat layers 3 more times.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

By carpenters710

Mexican Summer Squash Casserole

Mexican Summer Squash Casserole

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine yellow squash, zucchini, 1 ¼ cups Cheddar cheese, chile peppers, onion, and salt in a large bowl; sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and casserole is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Discard foil; spread salsa on top and sprinkle with remaining 1 ¼ cups Cheddar cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until golden and heated through, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Garnish with green onions just before serving.

By Cassy

Vegetarian Quesadillas

Vegetarian Quesadillas

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add zucchini, squash, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add garlic. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Spread a scant 1/4 cup refried beans over each tortilla. Set 4 tortillas aside to be the tops of the quesadillas. Spoon 1/4 of the vegetable mixture over the remaining 4 tortillas. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese over the vegetables. Cover with the reserved tortillas, bean-side down.
  3. 3 Wipe skillet out with a paper towel. Heat oil in the skillet over low heat. Add 1 quesadilla. Cook until browned and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Serve each quesadilla with 1/4 cup salsa.

By maggiecain

Squash and Zucchini Burritos

Squash and Zucchini Burritos

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini and yellow squash are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in black beans, green salsa, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide 1 package Mexican-style cheese among tortillas. Spoon zucchini filling on top cheese in a line across middle of each tortilla. Fold opposing edges of tortillas to overlap the filling. Roll 1 of the opposing edges around the filling creating a burrito; place, seam-sides down, into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and burritos are heated through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 package cheese over burritos before serving.

By Heidi Sico

Colorful Vegetable Fajitas

Colorful Vegetable Fajitas

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and place in the oven. Turn the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, red and green peppers, and garlic; stir to coat with oil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir squash into vegetables. Stir in salsa, cumin, and salt. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Spoon vegetable mixture evenly down the centers of warm tortillas, and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Roll up tortillas, and serve.

By jen

Calabaza Con Pollo (Calabaza Squash and Chicken)

Calabaza Con Pollo (Calabaza Squash and Chicken)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken thighs. Continue to boil until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain, reserving 2 cups broth. Shred or chop chicken and set aside.
  2. 2 Mix salt, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper together in a bowl and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add calabaza squash, zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, and onion. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Add corn, followed by tomato sauce, dry spice mixture, and chicken. Pour in reserved 2 cups chicken broth. Mix well.
  4. 4 Cover the pan and let simmer over medium heat, 20 to 30 minutes.

By mari9807

Mexican Zucchini Cheese Soup

Mexican Zucchini Cheese Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic until tender; season with oregano.
  2. 2 Mix in chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, corn, and chile peppers. Reduce heat to low; simmer until squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir cubed processed cheese into soup. Continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted; season with pepper. Mix in cilantro just before serving.

By Always Cooking

Mexican Veggies with Queso

Mexican Veggies with Queso

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
13 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and chayote. Cover, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped jicama; cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover and let cook for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese. Serve immediately.

By Linda T

Tex-Mex Squash Casserole with Rotel

Tex-Mex Squash Casserole with Rotel

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir, mixing in taco seasoning per package directions, until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a plate.
  3. 3 Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, and garlic; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in beef and diced tomatoes with green chiles until well combined; season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Transfer mixture to an oven-proof casserole dish; top with Mexican cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

By jdo223

Vegan Fajitas

Vegan Fajitas

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the marinade: Combine olive oil, vinegar, oregano, chili powder, sugar, garlic salt, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Prepare fajitas: Add zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and bell peppers to the marinade. Marinate vegetables in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but not more than 24 hours.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain vegetables and sauté until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in corn and black beans. Increase the heat to high to brown vegetables, about 5 minutes.

By TYGSD

Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

Slow Cooker Vegan Chili

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
310 min
Total
340 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until onions start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer mixture into a slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomato paste, spinach, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, chili powder, cumin, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper until thoroughly mixed.
  3. 3 Pour the tomato sauce and vegetable broth over the ingredients. Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours. Check seasoning. If chili is too thick, add more tomato sauce and vegetable broth to desired thickness. Cook on Low for an additional 1 to 2 hours.

By Grete

Cheesy Fried Squash

Cheesy Fried Squash

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place squash in a large bowl and pour in creamy salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove squash from refrigerator and sprinkle in the parmesan cheese; mix to coat well. Stir in the flour, coating well.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place squash in oil and fry until lightly browned. Turn once, and add onions. Fry until squash is browned on both sides. Using a slotted spoon, transfer squash and onions to paper towels to drain.

By Linda Martin

Air Fryer Zucchini, Yellow Squash, and Onion

Air Fryer Zucchini, Yellow Squash, and Onion

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
16 min
Total
26 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place zucchini, yellow squash, and onion in a large bowl. Add olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and seasoned salt. Toss to coat until evenly combined.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place zucchini mixture in the basket of the air fryer making sure to not overcrowd (you may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
  4. 4 Cook for 8 minutes. Shake basket and cook until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sweet Fried Summer Squash

Sweet Fried Summer Squash

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut squash into ¼-inch rounds; set aside to release moisture, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a shallow bowl. Dredge squash slices in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Set aside.
  3. 3 Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash in a single layer to the skillet; cook until golden brown, flipping once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

By AspenGlade

Grilled Yellow Squash

Grilled Yellow Squash

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Cut squash horizontally into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush slices of squash with garlic oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, or until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

By Sarah Stephan

Squashed Lemon Coconut Pie

Squashed Lemon Coconut Pie

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Press pie crust into a pie dish.
  2. 2 Mix squash, sugar, butter, eggs, flour, lemon extract, and coconut extract together in a bowl; pour filling into pie crust.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until pie is set and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes.

By Dawn Eberly

Mom's Squash Casserole

Mom's Squash Casserole

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add squash and onion and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl combine soup, cheese and eggs. Mix well and pour into dish with squash.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle croutons on top. Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes more.

By Tami Weaver

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Zucchini

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Zucchini

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine yellow squash, zucchini, onion, and bell pepper in a bowl; drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning, and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Transfer squash mixture to center of a large sheet of aluminum foil; top with another large sheet of aluminum foil. Roll edges of foil sheets together to seal into a packet.
  4. 4 Place packet on the preheated grill; cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes, flipping packet every 5 to 10 minutes.

By Melissa Conger

Smoked Zucchini and Squash

Smoked Zucchini and Squash

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix Italian dressing, yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and spring onions together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Place a vegetable tray in a smoker and heat to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Add wood chips.
  3. 3 Transfer marinated vegetables to the tray, reserving excess dressing in the bowl.
  4. 4 Cook vegetables, basting every 20 minutes with 1/3 of the reserved dressing, until tender, about 1 hour.

By Man Ho

Fried Yellow Squash

Fried Yellow Squash

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cornbread mix in a 1-gallon resealable bag; season with salt and black pepper. Add squash, seal the bag, and shake until evenly coated. Remove squash from the bag and shake off any excess cornmeal.
  2. 2 Heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Working in batches, fry squash until the center is cooked and the edges are crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Stacy Hogan Gaddy

Elimination Meatballs with Zucchini

Elimination Meatballs with Zucchini

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash sweet potatoes with a fork in a large bowl; set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Mix zucchini and yellow squash into the bowl with the sweet potatoes. Add turkey and black pepper. Form mixture into 1-inch balls and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

By familychef

Crunchy Fried Squash

Crunchy Fried Squash

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large frying pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat egg, milk, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Coat both sides of squash slices in flour. Dip each slice in the egg mixture, then coat both sides with bread crumbs.
  4. 4 Place 4 to 5 slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and fork-tender, about 3 minutes on each side, using tongs and a fork to help turn them over in the pan. Do not overcrowd; overcrowding will reduce crispiness. Set fried slices on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Continue frying remaining slices. Let cool, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 "Frost" slices with some of the vegetable cream cheese as desired. Serve while still warm, or at room temperature.

By 1sunnyangel

Salmon Foil-Pack Dinner

Salmon Foil-Pack Dinner

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Set out 2 large squares of foil, nonstick side up, one on top of the other. Layer sweet potato, zucchini, and squash in the middle of the top sheet, seasoning each layer with mesquite seasoning. Place salmon fillet on top. Fold foil over to seal the packet tightly.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

By bdweld

Cheesy Squash and Zucchini Casserole

Cheesy Squash and Zucchini Casserole

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and onion; bring back to a boil, and cook vegetables until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Mix Cheddar cheese, baking mix, butter, eggs, sugar, and salt with the cooked vegetables using a large spoon; stir until butter has melted and baking mix has dissolved. Fold crushed crackers into the mixture until the liquid has been absorbed. Pour mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; top with bread crumbs.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 30 minutes.

By HALR9000

Italian Sausage and Zucchini

Italian Sausage and Zucchini

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink inside; transfer to a cutting board. Cut sausage into ¼-inch slices; return sausage to the skillet and continue cooking until browned.
  2. 2 Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, and onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with liquid, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

By Michelle W