Welcome to the ultimate guide to finding the best zucchini recipe. This versatile ingredient offers a treasure trove of culinary possibilities, whether you prefer crispy fritters, flavorful zucchini bread, or comforting casseroles. With its delicate taste and endless adaptability, zucchini has captured the hearts of home cooks and food enthusiasts alike. Get ready to unlock the secrets of transforming this humble vegetable into a culinary star, as we embark on a journey to discover the most delicious and satisfying zucchini recipes that are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.
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BEST LEMON ZUCCHINI BREAD
This lemon zucchini bread has wowed every person my Mom made it for, and she has now passed this tried-and-true recipe to me, with the same results. If you are tempted to skip the nutmeg, don't! It's the secret ingredient that makes this bread pop. This loaf won't last a day in your house, so it's best to double or triple the recipe to ensure everyone gets a slice! The loaf freezes well, just slice before freezing.
Provided by Littldot
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
- Beat egg with sugar, milk, oil, and lemon juice in another bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients and add lemon zest and zucchini. Stir with a fork until moist, but very thick. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
WORLD'S BEST FRIED ZUCCHINI
I have loved this ever since I was a little girl. It takes a while to make but it's really easy and totally worth it. Cooked zucchini is the best!! **However, I must mention that I use garden zucchinis for this recipe that tend to be quite a bit larger than those purchased in a grocery store. If you are using smaller zucchinis, you will need less of the coating mixture.
Provided by LauraLou
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat electric fry pan to 250°F.
- Mix eggs and milk in bowl.
- Soak handful of zucchini slices in mixture.
- Lightly shake them off and coat them with flour.
- Place each slice in the fry pan with plenty of butter.
- Repeat until all slices are in the pan.
- Cook until each side is dark brown.
- Salt and pepper slices to taste.
- Enjoy!
BEST PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD
Delicious zucchini bread made even more delectable and moist with crushed pineapple. The addition of grated carrots and chopped walnuts meld really well with the zucchini and pineapple.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix oil, eggs, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. blend in pineapple, zucchini and carrots. Stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture. Fold in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into two greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Cool on wire racks.
- Tip: If you have an abundance of zucchini on hand, grate the zucchini and some carrots and store them in freezer bags (2 cups zucchini and 1/2 cup of carrots). This freezes really well and you will always have the zucchini and carrots on hand to make this bread in the fall and winter months. This will also save time during the preparation.
THE BEST ZUCCHINI FRITTERS EVER
This recipe was given to me after smelling them cooking in my neighbor's kitchen while working in the garden. Zucchini is mixed with onion and cheese into some heavenly fritters. I look forward to making them every summer, all summer! You will too!!!
Provided by JEWELLS733
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the zucchini, onion, eggs, Romano cheese, milk, and flour. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
- Heat about 1 tablespoon of shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop 1/4 cupfuls of the batter into the skillet, and flatten slightly with the back of a spatula. Turn fritters over when the center appears dry. Cook on the other side until golden brown. Set aside and keep warm. Add more shortening to skillet as needed, and continue with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 35.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
BEST ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
This is a creative, unusual casserole that's one of my grandmother's favorites. It combines zucchini and bell pepper with Cheddar cheese, spices and crispy corn flakes. Bread crumbs can be used in place of cornflakes.
Provided by Maria
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, bell pepper, cornflakes, cheese, oil, basil, and eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread evenly into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 143.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
THE BEST ZUCCHINI DIP EVER
A surprisingly delightful dip for any occasion. Zucchini is spiced up with a bit of garlic and oregano to create a creamy and delicious dip. This has been a hit every time I've made it! Serve with vegetables, crackers, or bread.
Provided by BETTYBILLINGS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place zucchini in a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add the garlic, sugar, and oregano, and process until blended.
- Transfer the pureed mixture to a serving bowl, and stir in the mayonnaise. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 58.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 570.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
GRANDMA'S BEST ZUCCHINI BREAD
This top-secret family recipe for spicy, moist bread uses dates for a delicious change from ordinary zucchini bread. We like to spread warm slices with softened cream cheese for an extra-special treat!
Provided by Korrine
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
- Beat the eggs, vanilla, sugar, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl until smooth. Fold in the flour, dates, and zucchini until no dry spots remain. Divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 72.8 mg, Sugar 19.3 g
BEST EVER ZUCCHINI MUFFINS
I got this recipe from my friend, who is a Health and Wellness teacher. They are super healthy and taste even better! Really easy to make too! :) You could also add nuts, or leave out the raisins. You could even substitute the zucchini with carrots! To preserve the nutrients, cool the muffins than freeze them immediately until you want to eat them. You can thaw them in the microwave for a few seconds, and they taste fresh from the oven!
Provided by personiussarah
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield 36 muffins, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix first 5 ingrediants ( flour - cinnemon ).
- In a seperate bowl, mix remaining ingrediants.
- Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
- Pour into paper-lined muffin tins and bake 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Enjoy! :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 122.2, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 15, Protein 2.2
BEST ZUCCHINI APPETIZER
This is a delicious, easy appetizer for any occasion. Zucchini, Cheddar cheese and onions are baked together to create irresistible bite-sized appetizers.
Provided by DOREENB
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix zucchini, all-purpose baking mix, onion, salt, eggs, Cheddar cheese, vegetable oil and garlic.
- Spread zucchini mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Cut into bite-sized pieces to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 92.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
BEST POTATO ZUCCHINI LATKES
The method for these latkes is what makes them stand apart from ordinary potato or potato zucchini latkes. These are so fabulous they even taste great cold!
Provided by Ashrei
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 24-36 latkes, 24-36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely shred potatoes. Soak potatoes in cold water to remove starch. (A flour sack towel works well for this- place towel in a bowl with edges hanging over the sides. Put the potatoes in the bowl and cover them with cold water.) After 10-15 minutes squeeze out potatoes, rinse bowl, and repeat the soaking process one or two more times as needed to remove all the "pink," or "white" starch which sinks to the bottom of the bowl.
- While potatoes are soaking finely chop the parsley, and finely shred the zucchini and onion. Put onion and zucchini in a colander to drain off excess juice. You can carefully press out even more juice. The key to the success of these latkes is washing the starch from the potatoes and removing any excess liquid from the vegetables.
- After the final soak, squeeze out as much water as possible from the potatoes. If using a towel, then twist the top of the towel continuously, squeezing the potatoes into a ball, and wringing out all the fluid. Combine potatoes, zucchini, onion, parsley, salt, herb seasoning, eggs and flour in a large bowl and mix well.
- Heat oil in a medium skillet until the surface is shimmering. Add large spoonfuls of latke batter to the oil and shape them into pancakes about 1/4 inch thick. Fry until golden brown (approximately 6 minutes each side).
MY BEST ZUCCHINI BREAD
Make and share this My Best Zucchini Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- In large bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Beat until well blended.
- Add zucchini, applesauce and orange juice; stir well.
- Combine flour with next 5 ingredients.
- Add to zucchini mixture; stir well.
- Add nuts; stir gently to combine.
- Pour into 2 greased and floured 9in loaf pans.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes; till toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans and let cool completely.
MARY'S BEST ZUCCHINI BREAD
Make and share this Mary's Best Zucchini Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mary Scheffert
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Grease two loaf pans.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, soda, nutmeg, powder, and lemon (or orange) peel in a large bowl; set aside.
- Combine sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Add shredded zucchini and walnuts; stir to combine.
- Add zucchini mixture to flour mixture; stir well.
- Pour evenly into prepared loaf pans; sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake 60-65 minutes or until loaves test done with toothpick.
- Let cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans onto wire rack to cool completely.
- *Note: Loaves freeze well.
THE BEST ZUCCHINI APPLE MUFFINS
Perfect way to use up fresh zucchini out of the garden! These tender moist muffins are perfect for breakfast or a treat. Enjoy!
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Muffins
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. These are "regular" size muffins (not large or mini) and cooking time is based on this size muffin. Line muffin pans with paper liners. Or you cans spray pans with baking spray. Not sure it's necessary but I sprayed the paper liners. NOTE: this batch made 16 muffins
- 2. Grate zucchini and apples; set aside. Melt butter; set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs and vanilla; stir in zucchini, apples and melted butter.
- 4. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients together.
- 5. Stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Add raisins and walnuts.
- 6. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling to the rim.
- 7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Test at 20 minutes with wooden toothpick or cake tester.
- 8. Remove from oven and cool. However, they are pretty yummy still warm. Enjoy!
BARB'S BEST ZUCCHINI BREAD
This is an awesome recipe from my sister. I don't know where she got it, but it is absolutely scrumptious and a must-have for all of you gardeners out there :)
Provided by Karen..
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325* and grease bottom only of two 9 x 5 bread pans.
- Beat eggs until foamy.
- Stir in sugar, zucchini, oil and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients and spices and gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in nuts and raisins.
- Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 60 to 80 minutes or until center tests done.
- Cool for 10 minutes on rack and then remove from pans.
- Cool completely on rack before slicing.
BEST CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE (FREEZES WELL)
Moist and fluffy chocolate cake with no hint of zucchini flavour. The zucchini just keeps it moist! Extremely quick to prepare, and always turns out well. Plus, there's so much zucchini in it, it's practically health food ... From my mom's friend Dina ...
Provided by MichelleAndErin
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- *Note: for sour milk, just add a squirt of lemon juice to regular milk.
- Preheat oven to 325°F Grease a bundt pan and dist it with cocoa.
- Mix flour, sugar, eggs, margarin, oil, zucchini, and vanilla together in a big bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the dry ingredients: salt, baking powder,baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cocoa.
- Alternately add milk and dry stuff to zucchini mixture, until all is mixed together.
- Pour into pan and pop it in the oven for 45min, or longer, depending on toothpick test.
- Recommended: drizzle with the chocolate chips just before putting it into the oven -- seems like shaved/sliced almonds would be grreat on it also!
- Alternative topping: instead of the chocolate chips, use Fudge Icing Recipe #78040 from this web site (http://www.recipezaar.com/Fudge-Icing-78040). I tried a few frostings and this one was the best with this cake and SO EASY! Amazing consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 279.7, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.7, Protein 4.2
BEST CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE EVER
THIS CAKE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF,AND IT SAYS "YUM" YUM"
Provided by TAMMY WADE
Categories Chocolate
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. GREASE AND FLOUR 9X13 INCH PAN. SET OVEN TO 350* IN MIXING BOWL ADD FLOUR, SUGAR,COCOA BAK.SODA, BAK.POWDER,SALT AND CINNAMON, MIX WELL
- 2. ADD EGGS, OIL,VANILLA, STIR ALL TOGETHER WELL. FOLD IN ZUCCHINI AND WALNUTS LAST.
- 3. BAKE FOR 50-60 MIN. ENJOY!!
- 4. YOU CAN FROST WITH YOUR FAVORITE CHOCOLATE OR CREAM CHEESE FROSTING, I LIKE IT WITH JUST A SPRINKLING OF POWDERED SUGAR.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Select smaller, younger zucchinis as they tend to have fewer seeds and a milder flavor.
- Prepare zucchini properly: Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini before cooking. For best results, slice or grate the zucchini evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Use high heat for searing: When sautéing or grilling zucchini, use high heat to quickly sear the outside, resulting in a tender inside and a slightly charred exterior.
- Experiment with different cooking methods: Zucchini can be cooked in a variety of ways, including sautéing, grilling, roasting, baking, and even spiralizing for salads or pasta dishes.
- Add flavor with herbs and spices: Enhance the taste of zucchini by incorporating herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme, and spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Pair zucchini with other vegetables: Zucchini pairs well with other vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Combine them for colorful and flavorful dishes.
- Don't overcook zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it to maintain its texture and flavor.
Conclusion:
Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be incorporated into a wide range of dishes, from simple side dishes to hearty main courses. With its mild flavor and ability to absorb other flavors, zucchini is a great choice for both beginner and experienced cooks. Experiment with different cooking methods and flavor combinations to discover new and exciting ways to enjoy this delicious and nutritious vegetable. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, zucchini is sure to please.
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