tasty things to do with zucchini?
ploppersdf1
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so i am trying to incorporate more veggies into my diet. i really like the flavor of zucchini, plus where i live i can get them cheaply, but i can't really think of things to do with it, other than breading and frying it, which kind of defeats the purpose of them.. so i was wondering if anyone can give me some things to do with them. Thanks!
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It taste really good in spaghetti and similar dishes.
These are really good:
http://damndelicious.net/2013/10/02/pizza-stuffed-zucchini-boats/
It taste good in eggs, too.
Zucchini is very versatile. You're only limited by your imagination with it, really.0 -
It taste really good in spaghetti and similar dishes.
Yes, definitely spaghetti!!
It is so good with alfredo or regular red sauce. However... it might give you the poops, just sayin'0 -
Put it in the trash and eat winter squash instead?0
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Oh gosh I hate it! I wish I could get to like it, but GROSS!!!!!!! Good luck with that! My mom used to use it instead of apples in an apple crisp tho and I actually didnt mind that.0
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It taste really good in spaghetti and similar dishes.
Yes, definitely spaghetti!!
It is so good with alfredo or regular red sauce. However... it might give you the poops, just sayin'
I just slice it and steam it, then serve it with marinara, as a replacement for the noodles.
It's also delicious grilled, with some lemon pepper or seasoned salt. I just throw it on the grill along with whatever meat I'm cooking. Or as part of a kabob.0 -
Oh gosh I hate it! I wish I could get to like it, but GROSS!!!!!!! Good luck with that! My mom used to use it instead of apples in an apple crisp tho and I actually didnt mind that.0
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Look for a vegetable "noodler" and use it to replace the high calorie, high carb wheat pasta.
I have "Veggetti"... You just sautee it or boil it for a quick minute and use it as you would regular pasta. Check it out.0 -
Slice it in half, the long way, brush each half with olive oil. Sprinkle with herb blend of choice (italian is delightful) and liberally with parmesan cheese. Roast for 15-20 minutes at 350. Yum!0
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Bake them with cheese and spaghetti sauce, find a way to fry them without frying them lol, sautee them, zucchini bread. This is one of my favorite summer and fall foods. I forgot you can also stuff it with a ton of different things and bake it. That's probably the simplest recipe.0
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Also... you can cut them real thin with a mandolin and bake at a low temp to make "chips" out of them. I'm talking like 200 degrees F, for like 2 hours. You basically dehydrate them and they get very "chippy". Season as you like.0
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I love to slice it into circles, brown in a bit of oil or butter, then grate a little fresh Parmesan on top.0
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Zucchini pilaf is the shizz.
Sauteed with a little dill is good.
I even like them raw, actually.0 -
Slice really thin and sautée with cooking spray, salt, garlic, & a little white cooking wine . Soo good!0
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Stuffed zucchini boats
E.g. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/chicken-enchilada-stuffed-zucchini-boats.html
(She has a bunch on the skinnytaste website.)0 -
What I like to do is make zucchini pizza boats!
http://damndelicious.net/2013/10/02/pizza-stuffed-zucchini-boats/
PIZZA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
4
4
With marinara sauce, ground turkey and mozzarella cheese, these healthy zucchini boats offer cheesy comfort without the guilt!
INGREDIENTS
4 zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Cut each zucchini in half horizontally, then carefully scoop out the center of the zucchini, reserving for another use, leaving about 1/2-inch of zucchini on the skin.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground turkey, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the turkey as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Add ground turkey mixture to each zucchini and sprinkle with mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until the zucchini is tender and the cheese has melted, about 10-12 minutes.0 -
I make little quiches with them.
Grate a zucchini. squeeze out the moisture, season, add some finely diced capsicum and tomotoes, bacon (or alternative) if you like, then crack a egg or two into the mixture. stir it all up and pop them into a muffin tray. (I use a silicon one) Bake for about 15 - 20 mins. Yummy.0 -
I put them in all kinds of stuff, but for breakfast I sauté them with scrambled eggs and top with some parmesan cheese. Or I like to slice them into circles and drizzle a little olive oil over them and bake them until they are slightly brown and crispy.0
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I love to stir fry them with carrots, onion, and cubes of chicken breast. Serve over cabbage and a portion of rice with a little soy sauce.0
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so i am trying to incorporate more veggies into my diet. i really like the flavor of zucchini, plus where i live i can get them cheaply, but i can't really think of things to do with it, other than breading and frying it, which kind of defeats the purpose of them.. so i was wondering if anyone can give me some things to do with them. Thanks!
stir fry on high heat onion, capsicum, eggplant and zucchini with italian herbs and spices, throw in your meat of choice and call it a "clean eating" recipe! lol
or cook it mediterraian style, slice rub a garlic clove, brush with olive oil and then grill.... eat with grilled haloumi cheese just make sure you fit the cheese in your daily macros.0 -
My favorite, which I do more typically with yellow crookneck squash, but works with zucchini when I can get it, is steamed to crisp tender, sprinkled liberally with kosher salt, dill and lemon juice, plus just a smidge of butter/butter flavored substitute of your choice. Ummm . . . I could seriously eat 3 or 4 squashes prepared like this for dinner. And nothing else0
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Go on to kraftfoods.com or allrecipes.com (or any recipe site), and search for recipes by ingredients. I make a zucchini crust pizza casserole, even my husband likes! Another one I like is a zucchini-corn saute (zuc, corn, diced tomatoes, some seasoning & cheese on top). Pumpkin zucchini bread, pineapple zucchini bread, the list goes on...0
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I make Korean vegetable pancakes out of zucchini, green onion, and chives! I also like savory zucchini cheese bread. Zucchini noodles are wonderful with the right sauce. Love zucchini pizza boats too.
Oh yea and simple grilled zucchini as a side to a yummy piece of medium-rare steak!!0 -
It taste really good in spaghetti and similar dishes.
These are really good:
http://damndelicious.net/2013/10/02/pizza-stuffed-zucchini-boats/
It taste good in eggs, too.
Zucchini is very versatile. You're only limited by your imagination with it, really.
My husband loved the Cauliflower pizza so I wonder if he would like this just as well....hmmm!
I was just curious how many calories did you come up w/ on that recipe?0 -
If calories matter:
- Slice it thinly, brush with olive oil and salt and grill it. Eat warm, sprinkled with salt and lemon juice
- Boil zucchinis until tender, let them cool, add lots oflemon juice and olive oil and serve as a salad.
- Slice, brown in a non-stick pan and add in omelettes.
If you are not looking for anything super low calorie and have some time to spend cooking,
they are great stuffed with meat (for example, see here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/beef-and-bulgur-stuffed-zucchini-recipe0.html)
and also fried : http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/fried-zucchini-recipe.html0 -
I like to layer slices of zucchini with onion and tomatoes and a little bit of tomato sauce, then top with mozzarella and bake it until the veggies are soft and cheese is melted. Yummy!0
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Try it stuffed? Here's a link to recipe I found, looks goood!
http://inspiredreamer.com/stuffed-zucchini/0 -
I grate it with carrot and onion add some mayo anddash of balsamic vinegar stir in a few nuts and you have a coleslaw in minutes.0
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I use turkey pepperoni or ground turkey sausage or mix for my zucchini boats.0
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I slice mine thinly with onion, diced green or red pepper whatever I have sauté in olive oil with Italian seasoning blend, and lots of garlic. I then add a can of rotel tomatoes with chilies not drained and then add about 1/3 cup of rice. When rice is cooked and gets thicker, I add a little Parmesan at the end. Yummy, gooy, Nom Nom .. If more liquid is needed just add a little beef broth or water....0
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We slice them and add them to any kind of pasta we make!
And I'm sure there has to be a low cal version of zucchini bread somewhere. I grew up on that.0
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