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easygoinmomma
08-30-2010, 07:18 AM
I am going to do some baking with Zucchini. I just want to know do I peel it first or just shred it with peel on? Does it matter?

WanderingJuniper
08-30-2010, 07:19 AM
If you want to hide it better then peel it. My kids always know when there is zucchini in something if I don't peel it first. If I peel it they are none the wiser. :shifty

ChristmasGirl
08-30-2010, 07:36 AM
haha. true. i have a great rice and bean dish recipe that uses zuchinni, and it says that you can leave it unpeeled, so i guess either way is fine. Actually, i'll share the recipe with you in case you want to use up your zuchinni's. :)

16 oz. can diced tomatoes
16 oz. can kidney beans
1 cup uncooked (long-grain) white rice
1 and 1/2 cup sliced zuchinni (unpeeled) (end up being about 1 zuchinni)
2 tsp. chili powder
1 and 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1/2 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Add water to the liquid drained from tomatoes to equal 2 and 2/3 cups.
Combine ingredients (except for gr. pepper and cheese) in a 9x13 in. dish. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until rice is cooked. If desired, sprinkle green pepper or cheese over top and heat until melted.

easygoinmomma
08-30-2010, 07:44 AM
That sounds really good! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

poleidopy
08-30-2010, 08:15 AM
I always leave the peel on. :yes