Squashes, Eggplant and Okra

[SwishTN]

I have been graciously given a generous amount of zucchini/yellow squash, a butternut squash, a large and small eggplant, and okra.

I don't know how to prepare these in simple, non-dehydrated dishes. I would prefer the simpler, the better, with no nuts.

I am especially concerned about the okra.....

Any soup ideas? Are they juiceable? ?

Thanks in advance!!

Lauri

[SwishTN]

That I AM researching the board..

I also have about 9 ears of corn.....

Thanks again!

Lauri

[tracyinfo]

There are lots of things to do with zucchinis! I use a saladacco to make them into angel hair. I have tossed with marinara sauces, pesto sauces and nut sauces with great success. The saladacco always leaves the end of the zucchini (about 1/4 inch) unshredded. So I take that piece and throw it into my never ending supply of pickles. They pickle well, but tend to be soft instead of crisp.

Butternut squash - I use the top half to shred (with saladacco) and then the bottom, rounder part, I cut in cubes and place in the food processor. Then I add orange juice, salt, jalapeno and mint. I think that is all! The recipe is from Juliano.

Eggplant- I marinate eggplant after slicing thinly, and use it in lasagnas. (usually namu shoyu or salt, lemon juice, and sometimes olive oil)

Okra - I have some pickling right now. I haven't been brave enough to try it! Perhaps tonight I will try some. I will try to get back here and let you know.

Someone mentioned corn - I serve raw corn on the cob to my kids with 1/4 wedge of avocado (skin still on) for them to smear over the corn, as if it was butter. They love it!

Hope this helps.

[rawgrrl]

From http://www.blackvegetarians.org/recipes/okrastew.htm ...

Okra Stew

1 pound baby okra
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 pound tomatoes
1 tbsp raw soy sauce
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1/4 bunch of oregano
1/2 hot pepper

Cut tips and tops off okra. Place other ingredients in food processor and pulse to chunky consistency. Serve over okra. Serves 4.