Zucchini is in season right now and it's such a versatile vegetable. It can be used in so many other ways besides the ones we grew up thinking about — savory italian dishes. Due to the fact that it holds flavors so well; it can be dressed up or down and made sweet or savory.
If you are looking to take a somewhat traditional route; shave ribbons of zucchini into a green salad. The ribbons will add great texture and absorb the amazing flavors of the dressing. To make a traditional meal slightly less traditional; use zucchini in place of dough for pizza! Not only will you be cutting out a great deal of calories; it's an easy and fun way to get the kids to eat their veggies.
Be daring and make some zucchini cupcakes — I know, sounds weird but they're actually quite delicious. For easy finger foods, bake up some zucchini chips (I'm actually serving these at my upcoming bridal shower!).
Here are five unique and fun ways to use zucchini:
• Zucchini Crudo, Kiss My Spatula
• Zucchini Ribbon Salad, Proud Italian Cook
• Zucchini Oven Chips, Healthy Recipes
• Grilled Zucchini Pizza, Kalyn's Kitchen
• Zucchini Cupcakes, I Am Baker
Related: Summer Squash: 15 Spectacular Recipes for Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Pattypan & More
(Images: Kiss My Spatula, Proud Italian Cook, Healthy Recipes, Kalyn's Kitchen, I Am Baker
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I have never liked zucchini and summer squash - they had a kind of texture that I didn't like. But since I've gotten a mandoline and discovered the zucchini ribbon, I think I'm in love!
I have the say that the original cucumber recipe by Tyler Florence that the crudo is modeled after is really the best. I tried it with a similar approach with zucchini, and it just didn't have the same great result. Might be worth going a little crazy and using both zucchini AND cucumber together.
This is one of my favorite ways to make zucchini. It is fast, easy (well, easy if you have a mandoline), and super tasty. http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/08/my-favorite-side-dish/
Wait that pizza zucchini is enormous
I loooove zucchini! My favorite is to slice it thin (like 1/4"), brush with olive oil, salt, fresh pepper, and grill. So easy, and goes with anything for a side dish.
Oh, and the zucchini pizza looks really, really weird. Moosewood has a recipe for zucchini crusted pizza, though, which is divine :)
These ideas are fantastic... I am always scrambling for news ways to use our zucchini and this post is getting bookmarked for sure! :) Thank you!
Raw zucchini noodles are another delicious way to make them. There are tons of great raw noodles online, including for sun-dried tomato sauce and nut-based alfredo sauces.
I am just starting to get some zucchini in my garden, yaay! All these recipes look great; thanks for including my Grilled Zucchini Pizza.
zucchini pancakes are a great savory snack! Just mix grated zucchini with some milk and flour until it's the consistency of a good pancake batter. Season with salt and pepper and pan fry! YUM!
(probably everyone does this but) i made this the other night: start with about a cup of spaghetti sauce, slice one zucchini, one yellow squash, red & green pepper, throw in some carrot & mushroom, fresh basil, rosemary, garlic, etc., and simmer until the veggies are cooked, but still crisp. serve over (brown) rice or pasta. easy, filling, and hardly any calories.