Grill Zucchini

2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 TB olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp papper
juice of 1/2 lemon



Preheat grill to medium (375 F). Wash and dry zucchini. Trim ends. Slice lengthwise, about 1/2" - 3/4" thick.
In a medium bowl, toss zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place slices directly on grill or on a vegetable grilling rack. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway through. Zucchini will be lightly charred and cooked through, but still firm. Remove to a serving plate. Sprinkle with lemon juice and parmesan. Serve.
Serves 4.

Make California Beans & Rice

This is a great recipe for hot summer days when you just don't want to heat up the house with the oven, or yourself with hot food. Use more avocados or tomatoes depending on what is least expensive and in season. This could also be tossed together like a salad, or served in individual dishes of rice with the other ingredients used as toppings. I have also heard of this called "California Sushi" with the ingredients used to make meatless sushi rolls.

California Beans & Rice

2-3 cups cooked rice

2 cans black beans, rinsed

2 avocados, cubed (place in lemon water to prevent browning)

2 tomatoes, cubed

2-3 diced green onions

1 lb chicken, cubed

Sour cream

Salsa

Optional: Pita bread

Spread in layers or rings on a platter, place sour cream and salsa in middle. Serve with Pita Bread if desired. 

Bake Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread

3 eggs

2 cups sugar                                          

1 cup vegetable oil

3 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda      

1 tsp baking powder                

1 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla        

2 cups zucchini (shredded)   

             

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9x5 loaf pans.

Cream eggs, sugar & oil. Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Add vanilla and zucchini and mix until just blended.

Bake 55-60 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes on wire racks. Remove from pans, and allow to finish cooling.  Slice & enjoy!