Have your zucchini overlords arrived yet? Whether you have a CSA box or a garden, this is the time of year when the zucchini just begins to overwhelm. We're grilling or sauteéing zucchini nearly every night, so we thought it was high time for a look back into the recipe archives for fresh inspiration. From simple muffins to crunchy vegetable wraps, and Greek pasta to garlicky soup, there's something here for every zucchini at your door.
What's your favorite recipe to use up lots of fresh zucchini?
• 1 Zucchini and Asparagus Strata - A lovely way to start the day.
• 2 Zucchini Garlic Soup - Creamy, but with no cream! (Can be made vegan.)
• 3 Zucchini, Mint and Yogurt Spread - Minty and cool, a great appetizer.
• 4 Grilled Zucchini and Grape Tomato Salad - Super easy, vibrant, and hearty.
• 5 Zucchini Muffins from Simply Recipes - Our absolute favorite recipe for zucchini muffins.
• 6 Super Easy and Delicious Zucchini Butter - Another great zucchini appetizer.
• 7 Goat Cheese Tart with Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, and Caramelized Onions - A treat!
• 8 Zucchini-Potato Frittata - Another great breakfast recipe that involves zucchini.
• 9 Buffalo Mozzarella & Summer Vegetable Wrap - Cool and crisp!
• 10 Summer Salad Recipe: Squash Ribbons - A beautiful composed salad.
• 11 Dad's Authentic Ratatouill/a> - A summer classic.
• 12 Greek Pasta with Lamb, Zucchini, and Feta - We just love this combination of Greek flavors, salty and pungent.
More on Zucchini:
• What Is Your Favorite Way to Use Up (A Lot Of) Zucchini?
• Recipe Roundup: Stuffed 8-Ball Zucchini
• Good Question: Best Zucchini Bread
• Tip: Salt and Drain Cucumbers and Zucchini
• How To: Freeze Zucchini
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just made "summer squash pancakes" for dinner: grate two squash, mix with egg, cheese, salt and pepper, and pan fry. serve with tomato sauce over salad. makes about 8 ice cream scoop-sized pancakes. delicious!
I made a similar soup but added several big handfuls of spinach right at the end before blending. This added nutrition and made it a more vibrant green. It was very tasty!
I was getting a ton of zucchini in my first few CSA shares. To break from the monotony of the usual sliced thin rounds sauteed with olive oil, onion and swiss chard, I recently took a different turn with Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies:
http://coldcerealandtoast.com/2010/07/06/my-new-local-zucchini-chocolate-chip-cookies/
I had been wanting to try them since reading "Animal Vegetable Miracle" over the winter. They are delicious and capable of converting the staunchest of vegetable haters!
I just bookmarked this zucchini recipe the other day...haven't had a chance to try it but it sounds delicious!
http://notwithoutsalt.com/2010/07/09/zucchini-whoopie-pies/#more-1944
Thank You!! I have a work potluck tomorrow and 3 zucchini in my fridge... :^)
Just wondering if you can freeze the zucchini butter?
Zucchinis pickled in honey-mustard marinade.
I'd add this cornmeal-crust tart topped with zucchini. The crust is rustic and a bit rough, and the cornmeal pastry soaks up all the delicious juices without getting soggy. Though Meg who posted the recipe pressed out her tart fairly thin on a pizza-pan, I've made it in a standard cake pan for a thicker version, which serves up in tidy wedges.
I've made variations on this tart several times: sometimes with tomato sauce called for in the recipe, sometimes with thinly sliced tomatoes; leaving out the time putting whatever herb I do have on hand in the crust or layered in the topping; different cheeses for different days. It's
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It's a very flexible and forgiving template. I love the cornmeal crust!
Zucchini eggs are my go-to food when I don't have a lot of time to make lunch. I just sauté half an onion, half a small zucchini, a couple of basil leaves, and some oregano in olive oil then crack two eggs over the top and cook until they're solid. Once it's cooled, I throw some parmesan or romano cheese on top.
I also recently made a zucchini galette with a cornmeal crust. The twist with this recipe is that there is a layer of vegan "ricotta" flavored with lemon, basil, and oregano. And the crust comes together with the help of some deliciously nutty tahini.
http://strawberrypepper.com/2010/07/15/summer-squash-galette/
Also: my own recipe for zucchini fritters, accompanied by pan-roasted potatoes and herb & olive oil sauce.
So simple, so fresh, so flavorful. A great dish for a hot summer night when zucchini overrun everything else at the farmers' market and in our neighbors' gardens... though I make it all the time in the winter, too.
I just did a post on how I made 4 different meals with a few zucchinis that I got from a coworker's garden! I wish I saw this post earlier!
Here is what I came up with:
http://daily-craft.blogspot.com/2010/07/zucchini-four-ways.html