Summer Squash

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Hubby and I have decided to get back into shape. We’re starting to hit the gym again and upping the number of fruits and veggies in our diets. I’m also going to be trying to bake less. This makes me sad, but I’ll definitely keep baking, just not 3 times a week like I have been.

Vindicate the Vegetable is a new blogging event is a perfect way for us to bump up our veggie intake and to try out some new vegetables. Hubby and I like most veggies, so it’ll be great to learn new recipes as well. This week, the vegetable is yellow summer squash – one of our favorites!
I love cooking the squash this way. It’s so simple and delicious.

Foil veggie pack – serves 4 – by ME!
2 yellow summer squash
2 zucchini
~3 Tbsp Italian dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a large piece of foil in a square pan or Pyrex dish.

Cut vegetables into cubes. Toss with dressing. Place veggies in foil packet and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil up to enclose the veggies in a packet.

Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

The foil packet can be used with a variety of cooking methods. The foil pack can also be cooked on a grill.

Side Dish

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10 Responses to “Panzanella – Barefoot Bloggers”

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Prudy — August 14, 2008 at 1:13 pm

Beautiful photos. We loved it too.
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Joelen — August 14, 2008 at 1:33 pm

This is such a great dish and so colorful too!
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Veronica — August 14, 2008 at 1:39 pm

Looks beautiful! I agree it comes together pretty fast.
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Cat's — August 14, 2008 at 4:21 pm

Glad you loved it!
~The Cat’s Pajamas
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Kirsten — August 14, 2008 at 4:25 pm

Your salad looks great! Glad to see a fellow Boston girl (well, we left the city 2 years ago but still work here) on the Bloggers!
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Melissa — August 14, 2008 at 5:19 pm

Looks great!
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Courtney — August 14, 2008 at 6:12 pm

Wow your salad looks so good. I think I am going to try making this again after a trip to the market this weekend.
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webbie — August 14, 2008 at 6:17 pm

Great picture! I’ve been thinking that this would be great for Shakespear in the Park. Cool and refreshing!
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Cate — August 15, 2008 at 2:16 am

I love Panzanella, but haven’t had Ina’s version yet (Tyler’s is delish!) – perfect recipe for summertime.
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giz — August 17, 2008 at 7:29 pm

Good tip on the croutons – this one looks like a total winner.