Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash SCD

Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash  SCD

2 Organic Zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices

2 Organic Yellow Squash, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
2 Organic Carrots, cut lengthwise into quarters then in to 3 inch long pieces

1/2 TSP Organic dried Basil
1/2 TSP Organic dried Oregano

3 TBSP Olive Oil

4 cloves Garlic, minced

1 cup freshly grated Organic Mild Cheddar Cheese

Fresh Parsley, chopped fine for garnish

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, basil and oregano. Set aside for 10 minutes so flavors infuse into the oil.
• Place Carrots, Zucchini and Squash in a large bowl.  Pour olive oil mixture over and toss to coat.
• Place on lined baking sheet in a single layer.
• Sprinkle cheese over the top .
• Roast in preheated oven 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

ALMOND FLOUR ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

ALMOND FLOUR ZUCCHINI MUFFINS     makes 12 muffins
2 cups Blanched Almond Flour (Honeyville is by far the best that I have used)
1 TSP Baking Soda
1/2 TSP Sea Salt
1 TSP Organic Ground Cinnamon
2 TBSP Organic Coconut Oil, melted
3 Organic Eggs
1 TSP White Vinegar
1 TSP Vanilla Extract
1/3 Cup Organic Applesauce
3 TBSP Organic Honey or local honey
1 1/2 Cups Organic peeled, shredded Zucchini (about 1 medium)

 Preheat Oven to 350 degrees

• Lay peeled, shredded zucchini on paper towels and mash moisture from zucchini, zucchini needs to be as dry as possible.
• Mix Almond Flour, Baking Soda, Salt and Cinnamon in a small bowl, set aside. 
• Crack eggs into another bowl.  Whisk eggs by hand with a fork.  Add Vanilla Extract, White Vinegar, Honey and Applesauce.
• Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir.
• Add zucchini and stir in.
• Add coconut oil and continue to mix by hand until all the dry ingredients are mixed well.
• Prepare muffin tins with brushed on coconut oil.  Divide mixture into 12 muffins.  About 1/3 full.
• Bake 25 minutes.  Loosen edges and remove from pan while still hot.  Place on wire rack to cool.

I freeze these muffins in freezer safe mason jars.  I am not sure how long they will stay good in the freezer, they don't last long enough in this house to know.  LOL