What to do with a 3 pound zucchini?
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abetterluke
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No seriously...a gardener friend of mine grew some huge zucchini's this year and gave me one. I'm guessing it weighs in the 3 lbs range. It's about 15 inches long or so.
Curious what to do with it? I don't want to make zucchini bread...
Curious what to do with it? I don't want to make zucchini bread...
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peel - de seed , GRILL lightly brush with OO and garlic - delish!!!!0
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Make a simple zucchini gratin as a side for dinner, and then put the leftovers in a quiche.
I used this recipe (minus the potatoes and squash) several times this summer when I was overrun with zucchini: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/provencal-summer-squash-and-potato-gratin-recipe/index.html0 -
Perfect for stuffed zucchini! Cut length-wise, remove seeds. Scoop out until about 1/4 inch thick. Saute onions with garlic and scooped zucchini flesh, can add mushrooms or bell pepper. In separate pan brown ground beef or turkey. Mix all stuffing together, can add some cheese and egg too. Stuff zucchinis. Place in pyrex dish filled with a little bit of broth to cover the bottom, cover with foil, bake in 375 about 40 min. Can add some more cheese on top and bake for another 5 or 10 min by the end. You can also add al dente cooked fine pasta or some rice to the inside if you like.0
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I'll get a strike if I tell you what I REALLY think! :bigsmile:0
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I'll get a strike if I tell you what I REALLY think! :bigsmile:
You and me both sister! 15 inches!!!0 -
Stuffed & grilled. For sure.0
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Kind of a personal question, if you ask me.0
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Julienne it or slice into super thin rounds and put it in spaghetti. That's one of the few ways I'll eat it.0
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I can't tell you my first idea (:blushing: ) but my second idea is no noodle lasagna. You can google the recipe or find it on
the website allrecipes.com. The zucchini takes the place of the noodles!0 -
Put some olive oil in a pan and brown up some onions, then cut up the zucchini and cover and cook until softened. We love the stuff.
I like to add a touch of garlic to mine.0 -
Grill on the BBQ.....yum!0
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mini pizzas!! sliced, I think baked with marinara and mozzarella sprinkled on each slice.....
Honestly reading the title i thought this thread was in fun n games forum lol0 -
I made this zucchini ziti recently and everyone loved it.
http://skinnyms.com/slow-cooker-zucchini-ziti/0 -
Julienne it or slice into super thin rounds and put it in spaghetti. That's one of the few ways I'll eat it.
This is what I am doing with all my zucchini and summer squash that have gotten too big. Sautee them in olive oil until they are tender crisp and then throw your sauce on top. It is absolutely delish! I have been slicing them and they putting them in ziploc bags and freezing to use later.0 -
Here's a pic of it...seriously this thing is ridiculous. The craziest thing is that this was the smallest one he had!
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Use what you want now. Slice/shred the rest and freeze it for later. Store it in quantities you'd use for the recipes you like.0
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I'll get a strike if I tell you what I REALLY think! :bigsmile:
You and me both sister! 15 inches!!!0 -
Look up a recipe for Calabacitas. Incredible way to save that large a zucchini.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/calabacitas.html
Leave out the cilantro is my recommendation, but most people like that stuff.0 -
Slice it thin and roast the slices in the oven until tender. Make lasagne using the zucchini slices instead of lasagna noodles.0
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Perfect for stuffed zucchini! Cut length-wise, remove seeds. Scoop out until about 1/4 inch thick. Saute onions with garlic and scooped zucchini flesh, can add mushrooms or bell pepper. In separate pan brown ground beef or turkey. Mix all stuffing together, can add some cheese and egg too. Stuff zucchinis. Place in pyrex dish filled with a little bit of broth to cover the bottom, cover with foil, bake in 375 about 40 min. Can add some more cheese on top and bake for another 5 or 10 min by the end. You can also add al dente cooked fine pasta or some rice to the inside if you like.
Good with Italian sausage, too! I am going to try one filled with other roasted veggies and lentils, I think.0
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