Zucchini, the tasty star of the Summer squash family, is low in calories but high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Make the most of this seasonal veggie with one of these recipes. Whether you want to enjoy zucchini at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even snack time, there's a recipe here that will suit your dietary needs.
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Zucchini Chips
The next time you have the urge to eat something savory, crispy, and crunchy, let these baked zucchini chips satisfy your cravings.
Get the recipe:baked zucchini chips
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Zucchini Carpaccio
If you have a zuke hiding in your crisper, fast and elegant zucchini carpaccio is a simple, fresh, and clean recipe to enjoy any day of the week.
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Creamy Zucchini Boats
Here's a delicious recipe that pairs zucchini and fresh basil. A plate of these zucchini boats is savory, warm, soft, delicious, and reminiscent of a cheesy pizza pie.
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Paleo Zoodles
Grain-free and dairy-free zucchini noodles make you rethink the concept of vegetables as comfort food. Even better, this garlicky zucchini noodle recipe will cover many potential dietary restrictions at your table.
Get the recipe:zucchini noodles
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Zucchini Pesto
Classic nutty, cheesy pesto gets a natural nutritional boost in this zucchini pesto recipe. Serve this "Italian salsa" up as a crostini topping at your next Summer BBQ or mix it in with your favorite grains for a delicious side.
Next time you're craving a bowl of Chinese takeout, opt for this low-carb broccoli slaw stir-fry with zucchini and peppers instead. High in fiber, protein, and vitamin C, this 345-calorie, nutrient-rich meal can be prepped, cooked, and served in just 15 minutes.
Get the recipe:broccoli slaw stir-fry
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Double-Fudge Zucchini Brownies
If you think zucchini is only for savory purposes, say hello to these double-fudge brownies. These zucchini brownies taste so good, no one will believe they're full of green veggies and just over 150 calories.
Get the recipe:double-fudge brownies
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Zucchini Egg Drop Soup
This zucchini noodle egg drop soup is an inventive recipe that's just another excuse to get out that spiralizer. This Chinese classic gets a lightened-up, lower-carb update that's just as delicious.
Get the recipe:zucchini noodle egg drop soup
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Zucchini Noodel Lasagna
Thin layers of sliced zucchini are the perfect alternative for lasagna noodles, so you can make this Italian classic if you are gluten-free or looking to cut refined carbs.
Get the recipe:no-noodle lasagna
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Baked Zucchini Fries
Forget the fryer and bake up zucchini fries coated in crisp panko crumbs. While delicious, do your best to forgo the avocado ranch and dip into Greek yogurt blended with lime and avocado instead.
Get the recipe:zucchini fries
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Zucchini Toast
Skipping bread because you're living the Paleo life? Make a batch of this grain-free bread, featuring zucchini, and make yourself a toasted sandwich.
Get the recipe:zucchini toast
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Banana Zoats
Oatmeal and zucchini might sound like a strange breakfast concoction, but this banana zoats recipe will make you a believer. Low in sugar and high in fiber, this tasty breakfast will become a Summer staple in your kitchen.
Get the recipe:banana zoats
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Zucchini Dog
If your love of hot dogs is more about the condiments than the actual frankfurter, you will appreciate this veggie version featuring the abundant Summer veggie.
Get the recipe:zucchini hot dog
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Shrimp Piccata on Zoodles
Dress up your zucchini noodles with extra pizzazz and go piccata. The tangy lemon-caper sauce is a lovely complement to the sweet shrimp and the zoodles just soak up the flavor.
Get the recipe:shrimp piccata on zoodles
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Zucchini Tortillas
Revamp your taco night routine with these tasty zucchini tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe slashes calories from classic flour and corn tortillas and adds a big nutritional punch of vitamin C and protein to every bite; each tasty tortillas offers 6.4 grams of protein!
Get the recipe:zucchini tortillas
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Pizza Bites
These bite-size treats pack a serious flavor punch. Plus they check both the Paleo and vegan boxes.
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Zucchini Carrot Bread
If you grew up on the classic zucchini bread, you will be pleasantly surprised by the flavor of vegan version. The carrots add sweetness along with applesauce.
Get the recipe:zucchini carrot bread
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Zucchini Tots
Celebrate your favorite squash by turning a pound of zucchini into tasty tots. These mini fritters are great for dipping in just about any sauce.
Get the recipe:Greek zucchini tots
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Zucchini Tabbouleh
This dish brings so many Mediterranean flavors to life, and it's grain-free, too, featuring zucchini rice.
Get the recipe: zucchini rice tabbouleh with chickpeas
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Zucchini Lentil Breakfast Burritos
Zucchini helps bulk up the filling in these burritos, which make for a perfect breakfast. Bonus: they freeze well, making them perfect for meal prepping.
Does Zucchini Bread Need to be Refrigerated? If you will be consuming the zucchini bread within a couple days, it is best stored on the counter wrapped in plastic wrap. If you'd like your zucchini bread to last longer, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
What to Make with Giant Zucchini. Giant zucchinis can sometimes be bitter if raw, so they're best eaten cooked. They would be excellent in baked goods, like cake, bread, or brownies. You'll have plenty of zucchini, so double the recipe and freeze half for later or give some to a friend.
We're sometimes asked, "Can you freeze zucchini whole?" You certainly can, but it will be much more challenging to thaw and use later. (Imagine trying to shred a soggy, whole, thawed squash.) So, instead, we recommend tackling the shape in advance so you can quickly use the frozen zucchini when you're ready.
Do Store Fresh Zucchini in the Fridge. If properly stored, zucchini will last up to a week. The best way to store zucchini is in the refrigerator, preferably in the crisper drawer where humidity is kept to a minimum.
If your zucchini smells rotten or "off", it's safe to say it should be tossed. Bitter taste - When fresh, zucchini has a very neutral flavor. If your raw zucchini tastes bitter (test by licking an otherwise fresh-looking slice of zucchini), it has likely gone bad.
Raw zucchini can also cause gas and bloating, especially if you overdo it. Zucchini is rich in fiber that your gut doesn't digest. When your body doesn't fully break the fiber down, gas can build up and cause bloating and make you pass wind.
Zucchini is packed with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has a high fiber content and a low calorie count. Fiber plays an important role in digestion and may limit the likelihood of suffering from a variety of GI issues.
We'll go over this in more detail below, but in short - If you're looking for the safest way to store zucchini bread - just refrigerate it. Seal your bread in a plastic storage container or plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator.
There's no need to peel the zucchini or remove the seeds. You also shouldn't press or squeeze any of the excess moisture out of it. You want all that to go into the bread!
Here's how to grate a zucchini: Cut off the ends of the zucchini and rub it against the shredder side of a box grater to make a pile of squash that's perfectly sized for baking zucchini bread. You can also use the shredder blade in your food processor to quickly shred zucchini.
When zucchini becomes overgrown, it is called a marrow. These large squashes are excellent in a variety of recipes-especially muffins, bread, and cakes due to the structure of the fruit. You can also use the huge zucchini as a stuffed squash.
They are only slightly different, the main difference is that marrows are thicker skinned with trailing, while courgettes (zucchini's) are bushy and thin skinned. And while courgettes are often described as young marrows, they are horticulturally different and not the same plant.
Cut into 1/4 inch slices or 1/3 inch slices for chips.Dry at 125oF until brittle. Dried zucchini should be stored in a moisture-proof container in a dark, dry place. It will keep for a year.
Depends on what you mean by to close together, about a foot apart is perfect, even 8 inches is ok, it doesn't hurt to have them close together, zucchinis are mostly picked small, so they don't need to grow big, we used to pick them daily.
To store zucchini in the fridge, keep the squash whole, dry and unwashed.Store them in a plastic or paper bag with one end open to encourage air circulation, and pop them in the refrigerator crisper drawer. They'll keep there for 1 to 2 weeks, though you'll probably see the skin start to shrivel over time.
But as it grows ever more gargantuan on the vine, a zucchini takes on some less-than-spectacular qualities: Oversized zucchini tend to have mushier centers, larger seeds, and tougher skin, all of which make them generally less pleasant to eat. Large zucchinis also have higher water content, and a somewhat bitter taste.
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