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Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado and Edamame | Skinnytaste
By á-48528
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Servings 1
- 1 medium zucchini, ends trimmed off
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh black pepper, to taste
- 2 oz diced avocado (1/2 medium haas)
- 1/3 cup shelled cooked edamame
- 1 basil leaf, minced
- 1 tsp minced chive
Use a spiralizer or a mandolin fitted with a julienne blade and cut the zucchini into thin spaghetti-like strands
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Saucy Stuffed Zucchini
By Kathy C.
Like many people I know, I've had an overabundance of zucchini in my garden
- 3 to 4 medium zucchini (1-3/4 to 2 pounds)
- 12 ounces Johnsonville® Mild Ground Italian Sausage, cooked and drained
- 1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Zucchini Chips
By á-48147
Cut a zucchini into thin slices and toss in 1 Tbsp olive oil, sea salt, and pepper
- 1 Large Zucchini
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Sea Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
Zucchini 'n Cheese Manicotti Recipe
By á-4084
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Six teen 1/4-inch-thick zucchini slices, cut lengthwise from 2 - 3 large zucchini (see HG Tips!)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup light/low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped basil, or more for topping
- 2 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
- 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Optional topping: chopped basil
Carrot Zucchini Bread
By PineyCook
Can't decide between carrot and zucchini bread? You don't have to choose! Both veggies team up in this quickbread w
- BREAD:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups carrots,peeled and finely shredded
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, finely shredded
- FROSTING:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Zucchini & Sweet Corn Casserole
By á-168255
Perfect summer side dish or good enough to make a meal in itself
- 1 sweet onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup sweet yellow corn, fresh or frozen, cooked and cut off the cob
- 2 to 4 zucchinis, sliced thin
- 1 handful fresh basil, chopped
- 8 to12 ounces Cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- 3 eggs beaten
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Janet's Orange Zucchini Bread
By á-39535
Make sure you have plenty of this Orange Zucchini Bread on hand when served, requests for more will be forthcoming
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups zucchini, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt, scant
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce, or egg substitute
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of one orange
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/3 cup walnuts or raisins, optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon zest
Lentil, Zucchini and Tomato Tart with Feta and Dill
By mirelsonp
Note: Make individual-sized tarts by cutting puff pastry into squares
- 1 pkg puff pastry, pre-rolled sheet 10x11 inches
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 small zucchini sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup cooked split red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 green onions, light green and white parts only, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, yellow and red, cut in half
- Extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
- Chopped fresh dill, for garnish
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, for garnish
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
By á-9182
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 lb. zucchini or squash (about 2 medium-sized)
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan (heaping)
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (heaping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
Summer Pasta With Zucchini, Ricotta and Basil
By á-24269
Put a pot of water on to boil
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick pieces (for larger zucchini, cut in half lengthwise before slicing)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced, or 2 tablespoons chopped green garlic
- 1 ounce basil, about 2 cups loose leaves
- 1 pound ziti or other dry pasta
- 8 ounces ricotta, about 1 cup (see recipe)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan, pecorino or a mixture, about 1 cup, plus more for serving
Zucchini, Ham & Ricotta Fritters
By cwyorkiex3
These Zucchini, Ham and Ricotta Fritters are crunchy on the outside, tender and tasty on the inside
- 1 cup self-raising (self-rising) flour, sifted
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
- 2 2/3 ounces leg ham, torn
- 1 zucchini, cut into long, thin strips
- Vegetable oil for shallow frying
Zucchini & Corn Tortitas with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce
By HeatherS
Coarsely shred zucchini (you should have about 1 cup shredded zucchini); drain on several layers of paper towels, p...
- 1 large zucchini (8 ounces)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano or dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
- 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce (recipe under directions) or 2 cups purchased tomatillo salsa
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Super easy and delicious Zucchini Parmesan Crisps! A healthy snack or side that’s incredibly crunchy, crispy and
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup Panko, a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced, 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
By sz8jm9
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray a cooling rack and place it on top of a half sheet pan
- 20 oz ground turkey breast
- 2 small zucchini grated
- 1/4 onion, grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- marinara sauce
Oven Baked Zucchini Chips
By CarolineNGa
Delicious and easy to make oven baked zucchini chips
- 1 1 1/8" 1/4" zucchini, cut into 1/8" - 1/4" slices
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup whole grain breadcrumbs, optional Panko (homemade breadcrumb recipe)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, reduced fat
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- to or sea salt to taste
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 3 3 tablespoons low-fat milk
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Cheesy Zucchini Rice
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Splash of milk, as needed
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Zucchini, Squash, Onion & Cheese...
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus tiny bit more for drizzling at the end)
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 medium zucchini, ends cut off and thinly sliced into circles
- 1 medium summer squash, ends cut off and thinly sliced into circles
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Rosemary Asiago Cheese (or other cheese of choice)
- 1/3 to 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- Grated Parmesan for dusting on top
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped Italian Parsley for garnish (optional)
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed...
- 3 medium to large zucchini
- 1 pound chicken, shredded
- 18 slices pre-cooked bacon
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 18 toothpicks
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Crusty Parmesan Herb Zucchini Bites
- 4 medium, fresh zucchini, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary & thyme, minced
- Smidge olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
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Slow Cooker Zucchini Lasagna
- 15 oz part-skim ricotta
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cups of your favorite sauce
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick
- 16 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
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Stuffed Zucchini
- 5 small/medium zucchinis
- 1/2 cup of rice (washed and not cooked)
- 0.25 lb of ground beef
- cinnamon
- 7 spices pepper
- Salt
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- Unsweetened greek yogurt.
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Herbed Ricotta Pasta with Corn and...
- salt and pepper
- 3/4 lb short pasta
- 1 3/4 cups corn kernels (2 ears of corn, grill then shuck)
- 1 cup cashew ricotta
- 1/4 cup vegan parm
- 2 cups chopped grilled zucchini
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn, plus more for serving
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
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Oven-Baked Zucchini Fries
- 3 zucchini (1 lb.)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 packet Shake & Bake Coating Mix
- 1 small egg
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Zucchini Spaghetti with Sun Gold...
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 star anise
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 2 teaspoons chopped leaves for sprinkling
- 4 cups sun gold or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
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Curry Sunchoke, Zucchini and...
- 1/2 small turnip thinly sliced
- 1/2 small carrot thinly sliced
- 1/2 small zucchini thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic thickly sliced
- 1 kg Jerusalem artichokes
- 1/2 cauliflower
- 1 small zuchinni peeled and seeded
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 sprigs thyme fresh
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 4 cups vegetable stock preferably unsalted
- black pepper freshly ground
- chives fresh, snipped, for garnish
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Zucchini Bread
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
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Baked Zucchini Fries with Homemade...
- Zucchini Fries:
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into long, thin pieces
- ¼ c Italian-style dry breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp dried herbs (any combination of parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, etc.)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 1 egg beaten with 2 TB milk
- Cooking spray
- Buttermilk-Yogurt Ranch Dressing:
- ½ c buttermilk
- 5 Tbsp Greek plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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