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Oven Roasted Zucchini Sticks

Here’s an easy way to prepare zucchini in a simply delicious way from @eatsomethingvegan

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 medium zucchini

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

  • ½ tsp. garlic powder

  • ½ tsp. paprika

  • ¼ tsp. salt or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends, leaving the peels on. Cut the zucchini in half, then cut them in half lengthwise, and finally cut them into ½-inch sticks. Depending on the size, you should have 12-16 pieces.

  2. Arrange the zucchini sticks on a baking tray.

  3. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil.

  4. With a kitchen brush, brush the zucchini pieces with the spiced oil.

  5. For oven: Bake at 425℉ for about 25-30 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes. For air fryer: Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes.

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Jim Tinskysquash
Recipes for the week of June 9 - June 15, 2025

Chilled Cucumber & Citrus Salad

INGREDIENTS:

  • Persian cucumbers

  • Citrus mix

  • Parsley

Optional:

  • Olive oil

  • Flaky salt

  • Cracked pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Slice cukes & citrus

  2. Toss with chopped parsley + olive oil

Cool, crisp, and bright — a perfect side or snack!

Lettuce & Avocado Blackberry Salad

INGREDIENTS:

  • Lettuce

  • Avocado

  • Blackberries

Optional:

  • Balsamic glaze

  • Sunflower seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Tear lettuce

  2. Layer with creamy avocado & juicy blackberries.

  3. Drizzle with balsamic and top with seeds.

Sweet + savory magic!

Garlicky Broccolini & Baby Kale Sauté

INGREDIENTS:

  • Broccolini

  • Baby kale

Optional:

  • Garlic

  • Olive oil

  • Red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Sauté garlic in olive oil

  2. Toss in broccolini till tender

  3. Add kale to wilt

A fast, nutrient-packed side

Carrot-Radish Crunch Slaw

INGREDIENTS:

  • Purple or orange carrots

  • French breakfast radishes

  • Parsley

Optional:

  • Lemon juice

  • Mustard

  • Honey

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Shred carrots + radishes

  2. toss with chopped parsley & lemon-mustard dressing

Crisp, peppery, & zingy!

Stuffed Eightball or Summer Squash

Ingredients:

  • Eightball or summer squash

  • Avocado

  • Parsley

Optional:

  • Cooked rice

  • Chickpeas

  • Lemon

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Scoop squash

  2. Roast or steam until just soft

  3. Fill with mashed avocado + herbs, or mix with grains/beans.

A fun twist on a veggie bowl!