Squash and zucchini again!?

When they’re in season, CSA boxes tend to overflow with squash and zucchini. This is a tasty way to make sure they don’t go to waste.


Grill to Oven Squash and Zucchini

Ingredients

  • 4-6 squash and/or zucchini
  • 1 large or 2 medium onions
  • 1-2 peppers (bell or red, or jalapeño if you’re going for heat)
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2-3 fresh tomatoes
  • ½ c sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
  • ½ grated cheese (optional: when I use cheese, I use Asiago. Parmesan, and Romano would also work well. For a creamier dish, use mozzarella.)
  • olive oil
  • Seasonings (salt, pepper) and fresh or dried herbs
  • 2-3 c marinara or tomato-based sauce (Many recipes, like this one, are available online. In a pinch, buy a jar of sauce.)

Instructions

Preheat grill.Grill to Oven Squash and Zucchini

1. Prep the squash/zucchini, onions, peppers, and tomatoes:

  • Slice the squash/zucchini into ¼-inch slices, lengthwise.
  • Peel and slice onions into ¼- to ½-inch medallions.
  • Wash peppers and tomatoes.

Brush vegetables with olive oil and season (salt, pepper, or mix).

2. Place garlic head in a square of tin foil. Sprinkle with olive oil then wrap the foil securely around it.

3. Clean and lightly rub oil on the grates with oil (I douse a paper towel in oil, and, using a silicone glove or tongs, wipe the grates).

4. Place all of the vegetables on the hot grill and close. After 5 minutes, turn the vegetables. As you roast the peppers and tomatoes, handle them gently. Remember to turn the garlic as well so it roasts on more than one side.

5. As the vegetables roast,

  • chop the sun-dried tomatoes,
  • grate the cheese (if you’re including cheese),
  • preheat the oven to 350o.

6. Remove the vegetables from the grill.Grill to Oven Squash and Zucchini

7. Prepare peppers, tomatoes, and garlic.

  • Remove the charred pepper and tomato skin.
  • Open the garlic and peel (the cloves should “pop” out of their skin).
  • Chop the roasted peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.

8. Drizzle a little marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9X13” Pyrex pan.

 

9. Layer:

Grill to Oven Squash and Zucchini

  • squash/zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes
  • chopped peppers, tomatoes, onion, and garlic
  • sprinkle herbs
  • marinara
  • cheese

Repeat until you’ve used up your vegetables.

10. Place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes.

11. If you want to brown the top, turn oven to broil and cook 2 additional minutes or until brown.

Add-ons and Substitutions

  • For a more substantial dish, grill chicken and add the chicken to your layers, sliced or whole.
  • In the mood for pasta, layer the vegetables with tortellini, ravioli, or other noodles.
  • Mushrooms and eggplant can be used with or instead of the squash/zucchini. Brush the mushrooms with oil and grill whole. Slice the eggplant in ½-inch slices, brush with oil, and grill. Remove skin after grilling.
  • Substitute leeks for the onions. Slice them length wise (remember to clean them out), brush with oil, and grill.
  • For zestier dishes, add lemon zest as you layer, then sprinkle with lemon juice before putting in the oven.
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