Zucchini Recipes

aprilf

I have a "small" garden in my back yard this year and have recently harvested 5 sizeable zucchini. I'm looking for some reclpes that use zucchini in particular (though i'm also growing tomatoes, jalepenos, red & green bell peppers, and spinach. I'm not huge fan of a salad, though I know I could make those or zucchini bread. Ideas? Thanks!

courtney_love2001

I cut them thin and saute (with a little oil) with garlic and onions. Then, I top with a little bit of cheese. Way low cal for how good they taste!

Cindysunshine

I slice it thin and use it in lasagna in place of the noodles. Yummy- Cindy

dclarsh

I LOVE zucchini, I think it is a way underrated vegetable. I like it sliced thin and sauteed with a fried egg for breakfast. Or roast it, and mix it with some laughing cow cheese and stuff it in a mushroom cap. Or make veggie lasagna, or a baked ziti (whole wheat penne, ricotta cheese, veggies, spagetti sauce and mozzerella). Put it on kabobs with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and beef! Put it on pizza. Make chili. I could seriously go on and on here, but I'll stop because all the excitement is making me light headed :laugh:

mlmanney

I slice it lengthwise and put a little olive oil and sea salt and slap it on the grill....yummmm. I usually make extra it is really good in a sandwich.

abbie3857

Check out Cook Yourself Thin site on lifetime.com, they have a wonderful recipe for Chicken parm using zucchini instead of noodles

smadag1

if you want i have a zucinni cake recipe at home I can send you tomorrow. not sure the nutritional info but i know the cake is yummy

aprilf

I found this on Better Homes and Garden's website. Grillin the zucchini right now.

Pita, cheese and Zucchini grill
ingredients
1 8-oz. block feta cheese, quartered
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 medium red onion, cut in 1/2-inch thick slices
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
4 pita bread rounds
2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 Tbsp. honey
directions
1. Drizzle cheese, zucchini, and onion slices with half of the salad dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. On rack of charcoal grill place zucchini, onion slices, and a 6-inch cast-iron skillet (to heat for softening the cheese) directly over medium coals. Grill zucchini and onion for 8 minutes or until tender, turning once halfway through cooking time. Remove vegetables. Grill pita bread and tomatoes on grill rack for 2 minutes or until bread is toasted and tomatoes are lightly charred. Place cheese in hot skillet; heat for 1 to 2 minutes to soften.

3. To serve, cut zucchini in chunks. Drizzle cheese, vegetables, pitas, and tomatoes with honey and remaining salad dressing. Makes 4 servings.

nutrition facts
Calories 404, Total Fat (g) 17, Saturated Fat (g) 9, Monounsaturated Fat (g) 4, Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 50, Sodium (mg) 1352, Carbohydrate (g) 48, Total Sugar (g) 12, Fiber (g) 3, Protein (g) 15, Vitamin C (DV%) 30, Calcium (DV%) 35, Iron (DV%) 14, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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MimerT

I have zucchini or yellow squash for lunch a lot. Slice it and put it in a microwaveable safe glass dish with cover. 3 minutes on high, then add 1/3 c of Weight Watcher's Mexican blend and 1/4 c of Ragu. Heat until the cheese melts. Yummy. (I also do this with frozen green beans).

ilike2moveit

Stuffed Zucchini (Low Fat Country Cooking cookbook)
1 1/2 pounds hamburger
1 large onion chopped
1 large green pepper chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 1/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1 egg
1 T dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp pepper
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce divided
2 medium tomatoes chopped
5 medium zucchini
2 c shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
In bowl combine first 10 ingredients and one can of tomato sauce, mix well. Stir in tomatoes. Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13 x 9 baking dishes. spoon remaining tomato sauce over each. Bake uncovered, at 375 for 45 min or until tender. Sprinkle with cheese during last few minutes of baking. 263 calories for 1/10 of the recipe. 24 g carbs, 24 g of protein, total fat 9 g, saturated fat 4 g, cholesterol 73 g, sodium 556 g. Enjoy!

HawaiianEyes

I like to use foil pouches to cook veggie sides when I grill/barbecue. Slice up some zucchihi and coat them with a couple of teaspoons of olive oil and some garlic and Italian seasonings to taste before adding them to your cooking pouch. Set the foil pouch on your grill using an indirect heat method and you have an quick & healthy dish that complements beef, chicken or fish. You can add bell peppers or top with some diced tomatoes for color.

keiko

My favorite thing is to grill them. I like a charcoal grill because you get great flavor. I have a grill pan for it and I'm always using it.
I cut the zucchini lenthwise into 4, then into chunks. I also cut up onion, garlic, peppers (I love red, yellow, orange) eggplant if I have it. Add just enough olive oil to coat and some sea (or kosher) salt & pepper. I also like to add herbs. Rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano. Whatever I'm feeling. I'll eat it as a side, add it to salad.

I also make extra and grill some chicken too. Cut up the chicken then add it with the vegies to a can of diced tomatoes, one can of tomatoe sauce and 1/4c wine. I use either red or white depending on what I have. If you don't want to use wine you could use water or chicken broth. Add in some extra oregano & basil, simmer for about 30-45 min. It's a new version of chicken cacciatore. It's so flavorful from the grill! I even do it without the chicken.

TheMaidOfAstolat

bumping for later use...I too have a garden...and I can only think of so many ways to cook this delish veggie.

lizzie84

This is one of my faorite meals. I just make a huge pot and freeze it in cup portions.

1 lb. Italian sausage ( I grill them and slice them)
1 clove of garlic, minced
14 oz. italian style stewed tomatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
1 can great northern beans
1 zucchini sliced
2 c. fresh spinach- packed, rinsed and torn
pepper to taste
2 cans beef broth

Cook sausage and slice.
In crockpot, add everything together except the spinach. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours, until veggies are cooked. Add spinach just before serving.

creativefrugalmom

Sliced zucchini, onion, crushed garlic, a tiny dab of butter, seasoning salt and worchesterchire in a foil pouch in the oven or on the grill. Steam and viola...great, low calorie, flavorful veggies!!!

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TheMaidOfAstolat

You should check out vegetarian websites they give you so many recipies for zucchini it's not funny.
Here is a link to a zucchini tart.

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/9879?section=

skearns

Here's a great recipe that is yummy hot or cold. I especially like it cold in the summertime.

Zucchini Soup

Slice up zucchini and put it into a sauce pan. Just barely cover the contents with chicken broth (or water and the appropriate amount of chicken bouillon). Bring to a boil and simmer until zucchini is tender.

Drain off about 3/4 of the broth. Let the zucchini and remaining broth cool for a bit and then at about a cup at a time, put it into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour blended zucchini into another container. Once you have it all blended, add some Mrs. Dash and/or salt and pepper, and curry to taste (it's good without the curry too).

Reheat to serve warm or chill to serve it cold. Serve with dollop of sour cream on top. I like it with a spoonful of pico de gallo salsa as well. Accompany with warmed whole wheat pita bread for a yummy low calorie treat that is very satisfying.

Now if only I could get my zucchini to grow...

jlefton1212

This is my favorite thread ever. Thanks to everyone for sharing such yummy recipes.

Isaacsmama

mmm... i just made my first batch of chili ever today, featuring... you guessed it! Zucchini! OOOO, it was good. I dont like beans, but i wanted some chunkies and it worked great!

bla115

Sounds good! Will you post that recipe please :flowerforyou:

I slice it thin and use it in lasagna in place of the noodles. Yummy- Cindy

Crunchytxmama

I LOVE zucchini, I think it is a way underrated vegetable. I like it sliced thin and sauteed with a fried egg for breakfast. Or roast it, and mix it with some laughing cow cheese and stuff it in a mushroom cap. Or make veggie lasagna, or a baked ziti (whole wheat penne, ricotta cheese, veggies, spagetti sauce and mozzerella). Put it on kabobs with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and beef! Put it on pizza. Make chili. I could seriously go on and on here, but I'll stop because all the excitement is making me light headed :laugh:

Love the breakfast idea--thanks!

mnichol

I've been making zuccini fries:

cut then in half lengthwise and then half again so their shaped like fries.

coat with a little olive oil or spray with cooking oil like Pam.

then roll in seasoned bread crumbs and place on baking sheet.

I spray them again lightly.

place in hot oven, 415 or so, until brown, as you like them. takes maybe 10-15 minutes.

Cindysunshine

Sounds good! Will you post that recipe please :flowerforyou:

I slice it thin and use it in lasagna in place of the noodles. Yummy- Cindy

Hi, I take the zuchini and slice it in thins strips lengthwise. I bake the zuchini in a 300 degree oven for about 30 minutes give or take to help get the water out of it so I don't have watery sauce. I brown 1 lb. of ground turkey with a little bit of italian seasoning added in. I use fat free riccota and fat free cottage cheese mixed together I also use low fat mozzerella. I saute mushrooms,onions,garlic and layer everything like regular lasagna. I use whatever pasta sauce is on sale. The calories are low for a huge chunk. I don't know the nutritional facts off hand. I figure it out according to what I've added. Enjoy- :flowerforyou: Cindy

maurierose

skearns, I'm with you.... can't wait til mine grows!!! After all these recipes and ideas, I may just have to add zucchini to my grocery list. lol

AwMyLoLo

I just made this last night and am having it for lunch today!

1 Large Zucchini sliced THICK
1 Large can of Diced Tomatos (I will use fresh from the garden once they are ready!)
2 Chicken Breasts, boiled, then sliced thin. (When boiling, I add garlic and pepper - seasons the chicken)
Jalapenos, chilis, red peppers, anything else really that you would like...

Place the zucchini in a glass baking dish, place chicken on/around zucchini, pour in the tomatoes and peppers, season to taste, sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese (can be omitted) and bake at 400 for about 45 minutes.

it! :bigsmile:


I can't wait to go back and read everyone else's! Thanks guys!

Kristi82

I slice it and put it under the broiler with a little olive oil and garlic, or parmigiana.

Try using a vegetable peeler to slice it and put in a pot of boiling water, replace it as noodles in pasta dishes.

Slice it and saute, then pour eggs over to make scrambled eggs with zucchini.

Trina22

I discovered this last year when someone gave me a lot of zucchini and it's my absolute favorite recipe using this vegetable! I found it on Recipe Zaar.

Ingredients
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 " slices
1 egg, mixed with
2 tablespoons milk
1 clove smashed garlic
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1Preheat oven to 450°.
2Combine egg, milk and garlic in a shallow dish and set aside for about 15 minutes to let flavors combine.
3Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley and pepper in another shallow dish.
4Dip zucchini slices into egg mixture, then into crumbs and place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
5Bake for 10 minutes, then turn over and bake for 5 minutes more or until brown and crispy.

jojo52610

This is one of my Favorites

I modified it from my mom's neighbor's recipe to lower the Calories and Fat

Zucchini - Carrot Pancakes

1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion chopped
2 cups shredded Zucchini
1 cup shredded Carrot
1 cup skim milk
3 eggs beaten lightly
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Pinch of Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper to taste
Pam (or Butter) for cooking
4 oz Fat Free heavy cream
4 oz Fat Free Cream Cheese softned


in medium skillet melt oil and saute onion 5 mins. Add zucchini and carrots and cook 2 mins. Cool, then stir in Eggs and Milk- set aside

combine flour, baking powder, parm chees nutmeg salt and pepper. Stir dry ingredients in to vegetable mixture.

ladle batter 1/4 cup at a time on to a lightly buttered (or Pam) griddle or skillet. Cook until set (2 to 3 minutes) turn and cook until brown and vegetables are cooked

to make the sauce - combine cream cheese and heavy cream in a small heavy pan over low heat. Whisk the mixture until smooth, add parm cheese Pour sauce over pancakes.

ianconway

We tried something new with Zucchini and it was DELICIOUS!

2 Servings
375 Calories per serving(may vary; be sure to count when you make it yourself!)

Stuffed Zucchini
-3 Zucchini
-8 oz Ground Turkey
-1 whole Green Bell Pepper
-1 cup diced Green Onion
-Can of Tomato Paste
-Salt and Pepper
-Optional: Parmesan Cheese

Slice the Zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds on each half and save. Parboil for 8-10 minutes. Brown the turkey and add in Bell Pepper, Onion and Salt and Pepper and Seed Pulp from Zucchini. Cook for about 3-5 minutes and then drain off any water. Add in the tomato paste.

Put a piece of tin foil on a cookie sheet. Place the Zucchini shells on the foil and add in filling. Bake for about 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Optional: add some Parmesan cheese to taste but don't forget to add in those calories! And enjoy!

emmie110

Lots of yummy recipes...saving for later.

aprilf

Wow, after looking at all these great recipes and more that keep getting added, i'm a little miffed the squash bugs decided to eat my zucchini instead of letting me!