RECIPES USING OLIVE OIL

Ingredients

2 pound(s) zucchini, (about 4 medium), trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) prepared pesto
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Directions

1.Place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2.Toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl. Spread the zucchini on the preheated baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the zucchini and continue roasting until just tender, 7 to 9 minutes more. Return the zucchini to the bowl. Add pesto, salt and pepper; toss to coat.



INFO FOR OLIVE OIL
Olive Oil


Oil choices abound on the grocery shelves, but olive oil wins our vote for most essential. This Mediterranean staple contains monounsaturated fat, which can lower your risk of heart disease, and its rich, smooth flavor improves everything from salads to sautés.




Avocado, Orange, and Red Onion Salad


Ingredients

2 pound(s) zucchini, (about 4 medium), trimmed and cut into 1-inch chun
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) prepared pesto
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Directions

1.Place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2.Toss zucchini with oil in a large bowl. Spread the zucchini on the preheated baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the zucchini and continue roasting until just tender, 7 to 9 minutes more. Return the zucchini to the bowl. Add pesto, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Ingredients

1 large ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
3 navel oranges, peel and white pith removed, sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup(s) cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper

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Directions

1.Arrange avocado, orange, and onion slices on a serving plate; scatter cilantro on top. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.