Italian Style Zucchini
appetizers, vegetables
6 large zucchini
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoon butter or margarine
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1. Wash zucchini but do not peel. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Place zucchini and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. 2. Drain water. Add butter or margarine and olive oil to zucchini, Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute. 3. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Heat, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes in Microwave Oven until zucchini has reached desired degree of doneness.
Yield: 6 servings
