Best 5 Australian Minted Zucchini Ribbons Recipes

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Using a sharp-shaped vegetable peeler, peel zucchini lengthwise. To cut ribbons, hold the zucchini in one hand and peeler in the other, peel long, wide strips lengthwise. Once it becomes hard to handle, place zucchini, cut side down, on board; continue peeling. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with coarse salt. Let sit until zucchini releases some of its liquid, about 10 minutes. Pour off accumulated liquid; blot zucchini dry with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and ground pepper. Pour mixture over zucchini. Add mint leaves and red onion; toss gently, and serve immediately.

AUSTRALIAN MINTED ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

Steps:

• Using vegetable peeler, peel thin strips from zucchini.
• Combine zucchini and red pepper in large bowl.
• Add dressing, toss lightly.
• Mint Dressing:.
• Combine all ingredients for dressing in jar; shake well.

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH HERBED BUTTER

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini into long ribbons 1/16-inch thick using a mandoline slicer.
• Add the butter and oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots then the zucchini in two batches and toss through the hot butter and oil, using tongs, until soft, a good 4 to 5 minutes. Add the basil, parsley and lemon zest at the very end. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper and stir. Transfer to a serving bowl.

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
• Add fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and juice; simmer 15 minutes.
• Add red wine, spices.
• Boil zucchini in salted water for 15 seconds; drain.
• Arrange ribbons on a platter, spoon sauce over and sprinkle with Parm.

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer.
• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then sauté half of zucchini with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper, stirring and turning frequently with tongs, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and repeat with remaining oil and zucchini.
• Return first batch of zucchini to skillet. Add tarragon, lemon juice, and salt to taste and toss to combine.