Zucchini Cooked With Wheat

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1-2 med. or lg. zucchini
  • 2-3 tbsp. oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • Salt, pepper, cumin
  • 1/4 c. cracked wheat #1 or #2
  • 3-4 tsp. tomato paste or 1 sm. can tomato sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash zucchini, peel if desired (good with skin).
  2. 2
    Chop in small pieces, set aside.
  3. 3
    Saute onion in oil, brown lightly. Add zucchini and spices.
  4. 4
    Cover and cook,
  5. 5
    Do not add water.
  6. 6
    After 10 - 15 mins., zucchini will get tender and can be lightly mashed with a fork or masher.
  7. 7
    Add tomato paste and wheat.
  8. 8
    Cook until wheat is tender, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9
    Ready to eat 45 - 50 mins. Good as a side dish anytime, especially on Fridays.
  10. 10
    Extra summer zucchini are great.
  11. 11
    Can be frozen, used later.

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