What do you do with zucchini?

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  • StaciO
    StaciO Posts: 998
    Slice it up and eat it raw. Yum!!
  • dilleight
    dilleight Posts: 50
    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3623/courgette-fritters-with-tomato-and-feta-salsa
    I make it about 180 calories for half the recipe just the fritters if you use spray oil.
  • Danita_1973
    Danita_1973 Posts: 8 Member
    I use it, along with mushrooms & spinach, to make vegetable lasagna. Just use your favorite lasanga recipe and use the veggies in place of the meat.
  • aprilmwilson
    aprilmwilson Posts: 21 Member
    Zucchini Chips:

    Slice into 1/4 inch slices
    Dip in skim milk and then into reduced fat bread crumbs
    Sprinkle with a bit of parmesan
    bake on 400 ( I use a vented pizza pan so I don't have to flip them; but otherwise I would turn them over after about 5 minutes) until brown and crispy on the edges
    Serve with Marinara for dipping

    My husband and I LOVE these and it is an easy way to get my four year old to eat her veggies.
    Enjoy!
  • DTharp12
    DTharp12 Posts: 2 Member
    Where do you people live that the zucchini god's have blessed you so?! I want to move in!

    Zuchinni/squash are possibly the easiest veggie to grow. The only problem is the size of the plant and keeping the thing picked (the plant will stop putting on if you leave the fruit to get too pick). Here is western Kentucky they get out of hand quick about this time of year.
  • Whatnow50
    Whatnow50 Posts: 93
    oh I love zucchini! sauteed with onion then add to scrambled eggs, chopped into red sauce then add whole grain noodles, chopped small into country meatloaf, grilled... it's almost no calories and so yummy.... use it! Adds nice bulk and crunch to almost everything.
  • K3llyhunt
    K3llyhunt Posts: 9 Member
    I dice mine up and add it to spaghetti sauce. Also if you cut it length wise and hollow it out you can add browned ground turkey and parm cheese bake until soft. So good.
  • stc74
    stc74 Posts: 297 Member
    Here in Missouri (and I'm sure other places too) zucchini and many other fruits/ vegis get left on your porch from neighbors who have overflow. I didn't get a garden in this year (very wet spring, just wasn't free on a dry day to get the tiling done), so I'm really hoping someone will leave me some jalapenos! I miss having them fresh.

    I know what to do with them, calories be darned, stuff them with cream cheese, sharp cheddar and bread them and bake 'em up!! Anyone in MO have some??? lol
  • stc74
    stc74 Posts: 297 Member
    I shred it and add it to lean ground turkey with some reduced fat cheddar and red onion and make that into turkey burger pattys and grill em up!

    that sounds goooood!! used the last of the turkey today so I'll have to get some for this
  • MsNiss
    MsNiss Posts: 57
    I love to grill it on the bbq, then let it marinate in some balsamic vinegar for a while. Then I'll just add those to burgers, sandwiches ect. Yum!
  • makaylajane
    makaylajane Posts: 7
    zucchini noodles! search it on youtube :)
  • neurochamp
    neurochamp Posts: 261 Member
    Bump. I have 4 zucchini plants in my garden (among other things) and they grow like nuts up here (near Chicago). Just picked my first zucchini, and I think it might find its way into a big plate of whole wheat pasta tonight - yum! =)
  • lsd007
    lsd007 Posts: 435
    Sounds odd, but if you shred it and add it to oatmeal with lots of cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup and/or brown sugar it tastes similar to zucchini bread. One of my favorite ways to do my oatmeal.:smile:
  • mathergirl
    mathergirl Posts: 16 Member
    I add it to multi-colored peppers, red onion and taco seasoning and make fajitas. I also saute with red onions and add some cream cheese at the very end, it is really good.
  • DommieW
    DommieW Posts: 1
    Use a vegetable peeler to get super thin slices, and throw in a salad!

    Find a zucchini chocolate cake recipe - lower cals than regular chocolate cake!
  • mindysreadyforchange
    mindysreadyforchange Posts: 103 Member
    HI!

    I love it!!!

    Here is my favorite thing to make and it is GOOD for you!

    I cook up 2lbs Extra Lean Ground Turkey until cooked through. Then Add sliced zucchini and mushrooms to pan. Put lid on for about 5 minutes. Then done! I like my zucchini to be a little crunchy if you do not cook longer once the veggies are in the pan. The zucchini and mushrooms give this an awesome flavor.
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    I ignore it, because it is yucky.
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    grate it and make zucchini pancakes!
  • corbansmom
    corbansmom Posts: 71
    It must be a Midwest thing where people leave it on your doorstep...they do the same here in Southern Indiana too. My fave way to eat it is raw with Hidden Valley Light Ranch. Here is another awesome recipe:
    Heat olive oil or 2T butter, and either garlic or garlic powder in pan.
    Slice zucchini, squash, mushrooms(opt.), and turkey smoked sausage in skillet.
    Cover, stirring frequently, until meat is browned and veggies tender.
  • a_stronger_steph
    a_stronger_steph Posts: 434 Member
    I love this casserole which is based on zucchini and potato!
    http://www.dailyunadventuresincooking.com/2009/10/zucchini-kugel-casserole-recipe.html/
  • abeautifulmess
    abeautifulmess Posts: 37 Member
    http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/08/recipe-for-grilled-zucchini-pizza.html

    You have to try this! It may sound kind of weird, but it's SO good, and enough to satisfy any pizza craving. I haven't really seen any of the big round zucchinis around here, so we've just used regular zucchini sliced length-wise and it works out great. :)
  • mampm1
    mampm1 Posts: 88
    Make a pasta primavera with it, some mushrooms, diced tomato onion and garlic. Saute in olive oil and add WHOLE WHEAT pasta or brown rice. If it wasn't for the fact I just made a pot of chicken tortellini soup I'd be heading for the kitchen to make some!
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    slice it thin with a mandolin and use it instead of noodles in a low fat lasagne.
  • Divabonita88
    Divabonita88 Posts: 63 Member
    squash & ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE w/ cheese (MMMMMMMMMM HEAVENLY, JUST ATE SOME!!) give it a try :)
  • rachietuk
    rachietuk Posts: 308 Member
    Brush pesto on then grill, yummy
  • fwar
    fwar Posts: 1
    We like to eat it in salads. Also we grill it with yellow squash, onion and tomato.
  • SouLThinking
    SouLThinking Posts: 308 Member
    Slice them toss them in olive oil and garlic, sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese and layer on a baking tray - bake them until they just start to get a little brown/crispy. MMMMmmmm!! Sooo good!

    Yes!
    Also, you can slice it lengthwise and thin and toast it like above then top it like mini pizza's with (good low cal toppings of course) like veggies and maybe turkey pepperoni. It really is so good.
  • Choirgirl37
    Choirgirl37 Posts: 255
    WARNING!! THIS LINK IS NOT FOR WEAK PEOPLE!!

    Eat zucchini like this--and never tell anybody that you heard it from me!:

    www.goodloavin.com
  • rachypompa
    rachypompa Posts: 653 Member
    toss in balsamic vinegar and a bit of olive oil, roast on high. yummy.

    We have the same issues with zucchini here in New Zealand ... but it's winter atm ....
  • GirlTuesday
    GirlTuesday Posts: 11
    Dehydrate it and make chips for snacks or stuff it with ground turkey, tomatoes, corn, (any combination you would enjoy) and throw it in the oven.
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