Zucchini Muffins

3 cups grated fresh zucchini
2/3 cup melted butter (or 1 cup vegetable oil)
1 1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup walnuts (optional)

1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl combine the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the grated zucchini and then the melted butter (or oil). Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the zucchini mixture and mix in. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir these dry ingredients into the zucchini mixture. Stir in walnuts, if using.
2) Coat each muffin cup in your muffin pan with a little butter or vegetable oil spray. Use a spoon to distribute the muffin dough equally among the cups, filling the cups up completely. Bake on the middle rack until muffins are golden brown, and the top of the muffins bounce back when you press on them, about ~30 minutes. Allow to cool in muffin pan for ~5 minutes. Remove muffins from the tin let cool another 20 minutes.

This was so, so, so good! It made about 16 muffins (plus a baby one) and they were a big hit. Can't beat all that fiber, either! Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

TexMex Summer Squash Bake

2 pounds summer squash, roughly chopped (about 10 cups)
1 small finely chopped yellow onion
1 4-oz can chopped green chiles
1 4 1/2-oz can chopped jalapenos, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 1/4 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup mild salsa
4 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Combine squash, onion, chiles, jalapenos, salt and 3/4 cup cheese in a large bowl. Sprinkle with flour; toss to coat. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.3. Bake the casserole until it is bubbling and the squash is tender, ~35. Spoon salsa over the casserole and sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden and heated through, ~ 30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.