Best 6 Almond Topped Zucchini Recipes

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In the realm of culinary wonders, where flavors dance upon the palate and textures intertwine to create a symphony of delight, there exists an extraordinary dish known as almond-topped zucchini. This culinary masterpiece offers a captivating fusion of tastes and sensations, where the tender crunch of zucchini harmonizes with the nutty sweetness of almonds. Whether you seek a vegetarian delight, a healthy side dish, or a delectable main course, this recipe will guide you on a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI-AND-ALMOND SOUP



Zucchini-And-Almond Soup image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock or flavorful vegetable stock
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup ground blanched almonds
1/2 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 strips cooked, crisp bacon, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • In a kettle, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the zucchini and garlic and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes. Add the stock and wine, adjust the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add the almonds, then remove the mixture from the heat. Working in small batches, puree the soup in a blender. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and return it to the pot. Stir in the cream and reheat over medium heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 988 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GLUTEN-FREE ZUCCHINI-ALMOND CAKE



Gluten-Free Zucchini-Almond Cake image

Grated zucchini gives this crowd-pleasing cake a moist texture and subtle sweetness. Almond flour adds nutty flavor and makes it perfect for those on a gluten-free diet. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 812.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus room-temperature butter for pan
1 1/2 cups almond flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons potato starch (spooned and leveled)
1 1/4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup finely grated zucchini (from 1 medium zucchini), squeezed of excess liquid
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cake:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch round, 2-inch deep cake pan. Line bottom with parchment round; butter paper. In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, potato starch, baking powder, and salt.
  • Set a large heatproof bowl over (not in) a pot with 1 inch barely simmering water. Add eggs and whisk until foamy, about 1 minute. Whisk in brown sugar and continue to whisk until mixture is fluffy and sugar is dissolved, 3 minutes. Remove bowl from pot and, using a mixer, whisk on high until mixture is pale, thick, and cool to touch, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • With a flexible spatula, gently fold in melted butter, flour mixture, vanilla, and zucchini. Pour into pan and bake, rotating pan halfway through, until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cake cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Invert onto a serving platter.
  • Frosting:With mixer, beat together butter, vanilla, and cream cheese on medium-high until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until combined. Spread on top of cake. (Cake can be refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g

ZUCCHINI ALMOND CAKE



Zucchini Almond Cake image

This cake looks so nice and is SO good. A change fron the chocolate Zucchini cake.I have had this recipe for years and always use it in Zucchini season and have purchased zucchini just to make this cake as well.I have handed out this recipe many times. I have also frozen this cake and glazed it before serving

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
3 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups finely grated peeled zucchini
1 cup ground almonds
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease well and flour 10" tube pan.
  • Sift together Flour,baking powder,baking soda,and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and light colored.
  • Gradually add sugar 1/4 cup at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in oil and almond extract.
  • blend in dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  • Stir in zucchini and almonds.
  • pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 HR 15Mins or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for about 15 minutes remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
  • spread with almond glaze.
  • FOR GLAZE:.
  • stir together icing sugar,milk,and extract until smooth.
  • spread over top of cooled cake.
  • Let icing run down sides of cake.
  • Sprinkle top with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 387.8, Carbohydrate 92.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 66, Protein 8.1

ZUCCHINI ALMOND STIR-FRY



Zucchini Almond Stir-fry image

Make and share this Zucchini Almond Stir-fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dale7793

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 large zucchini
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini into bite sized sticks or slices.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add almonds.
  • Cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and lightly toasted.
  • Stir constantly or they will burn.
  • You can also toast them under a broiler/griller if you prefer.
  • Set almonds aside.
  • Add zucchini and garlic to pan.
  • Cook until tender but not mushy.
  • Add a small amount of water to the pan if needed to prevent burning or sticking.
  • Stir through the soy sauce and almonds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 600.2, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 13.1, Protein 10.5

ZUCCHINI ALMOND COOKIES



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Like your favorite zucchini bread, but in cookie form, this recipe comes together easily with Betty Crocker oatmeal cookie mix.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 zucchini, grated, squeezed dry
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and water until soft dough forms. Gently stir in zucchini and half of the almonds.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets. Top with remaining almonds.
  • Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

ZUCCHINI ALMOND BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Zucchini Almond Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed pineapple, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, brown sugar, zucchini, vanilla, flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped almond, thinly sliced almond, vanilla, powdered sugar, milk

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 oz crushed pineapple, 1 can, with juice
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil, or oil of your choice
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups zucchini, grated
3 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped almond
thinly sliced almond, for topping
¼ tablespoon vanilla
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Mix all of the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped almonds) in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Preheated oven at 350ºF (175ºC).
  • In a new bowl, combine pineapple, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, brown sugar, zucchini, and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Pour the dry ingredients gradually into the wet ingredients bowl, and mix them until smooth.
  • Spray your baking pan and pour in the mixture, top with sliced almonds.
  • Bake for 60 minutes (times may vary depending on oven), and check for doneness with a toothpick.
  • While baking, mix your glaze ingredients together until smooth.
  • Let the bread cool down, drizzle with the glaze!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 994 calories, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 65 grams

Tips:

  • Choose small zucchini: Smaller zucchini tend to be more tender and flavorful, and they cook more evenly.
  • Use a variety of nuts: In addition to almonds, you can also use pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios.
  • Add some herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme can add a nice flavor boost to the zucchini.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the zucchini, make sure to leave enough space between the slices so that they can brown evenly.
  • Cook the zucchini until it is tender: Zucchini is done cooking when it is tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Conclusion:

Almond-topped zucchini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh zucchini, crunchy nuts, and flavorful cheese, almond-topped zucchini is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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