Best 10 Herbed Zucchini Bake Recipes

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In the culinary world, zucchini is a versatile vegetable that lends its mild flavor and tender texture to a wide variety of dishes. Whether sautéed, grilled, or baked, zucchini's culinary potential is limitless. Among the many ways to prepare this summer squash, herbed zucchini bake stands out as a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of zucchini with aromatic herbs and a crispy topping. This baked creation not only tantalizes the taste buds but also offers a visually appealing presentation that will impress guests and family alike.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI HERB CASSEROLE



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I've been making this casserole for almost 20 years and it's always a hit. Even my meat-eater husband likes it. Serve with a crusty French bread or soft breadsticks. Leftovers are great in an omelet the next day.

Provided by Debi Blair McGinness

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup uncooked long grain white rice
⅔ cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds zucchini, cubed
1 cup sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ¼ teaspoons garlic salt
½ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini, green onions, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with garlic salt, basil, paprika, and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice, tomatoes, and 1 cup cheese. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 628.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

HERBED ZUCCHINI



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This simple side dish is made extra-special with the addition of bacon, two kinds of cheese and seasonings. My bumper crop of zucchini disappears quickly when this is the featured fare.-Diana Nutter, Mount Dora, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 bacon strips, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 to 5 cups sliced zucchini
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings. Saute onion, celery and garlic in drippings until tender. add tomatoes, zucchini, parsley and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with cheeses and bacon. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

HERB-STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Split 2 medium zucchini and scoop out the seeds; season with salt. Combine 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 chopped tomato, 1/4 cup mixed chopped parsley and dill, 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into the zucchini; drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 425 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 3 grams

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH HERBED BUTTER



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 zucchini
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

HERBED HARVEST VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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I belong to a cooking club, so I try a lot of new recipes. This one has become one of my favorites. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does! -Netty Dyck, St. Catharines, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 new potatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 sweet red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Grease a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish and arrange half the potato slices in overlapping rows. Dot with half the butter. Sprinkle with half the sage, tarragon, peppers, onion, rice and zucchini. Dot with remaining butter and repeat layering. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; top with tomato slices and cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until tomatoes are warm and cheese is melted. Remove from oven; cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE I



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This is a great recipe to use up all those summer zucchinis from your garden. Makes a nice brunch dish.

Provided by WINGSOFANEAGLE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
⅓ cup melted butter
4 cups cubed zucchini
2 carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl combine stuffing and butter. In a separate bowl combine zucchini, carrots, onion, soup and sour cream. Mix in 1/2 of the stuffing mixture, then spread into a 9x12 inch casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining stuffing on top.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 775.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

HERBED ZUCCHINI BAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups Kellogg's® seasoned stuffing mix (divided)
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
4 medium zucchini squash, cubed
1/4 cup margarine or butter
3/4 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Toss 3/4 cup of the KELLOGG'S Stuffing Mix with the 2 tablespoons melted margarine. Set aside for topping.2. In large saucepan, cook zucchini in lightly salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.3. Melt the 1/4 cup margarine in large saucepan. Add carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups stuffing mix, soup, sour cream, pimiento, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Stir in cooked zucchini squash. Spread in ungreased 10 x 6 x 2-inch (1 1/2-quart) glass baking dish. Top with reserved stuffing mix.4. Bake at 350°F about 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH HERBS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 firm baby zucchini, or 5 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
1 small onion, chopped
2 scallions, white part only, thinly sliced
Leaves from 3 inner stalks celery
6 basil leaves
About 1/4 cup flour
2 whole ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
Sea salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a colander, combine zucchini, onion and scallions. Tear celery and basil leaves into small pieces and sprinkle on top. Sprinkle flour over all. Using one hand, press and toss ingredients together until well mixed and coated (it will get a little moist, but not gooey). Add tomatoes, season with salt and toss once more.
  • Pour half the olive oil into a medium baking dish or ceramic pie plate. Fill dish with zucchini mixture, then grind pepper over top. Sprinkle remaining oil on top, and place in oven. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until ingredients are just cooked, but firm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

ZUCCHINI WITH SUMMER HERBS



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A simple sauté of zucchini that pairs nicely with fresh fish or perhaps baked chicken. The recipe calls for fresh herbs, but dried will work very nicely too or even a combination; just use 1/3 to 1/2 of the fresh amounts.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb zucchini
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse the zucchini and pat dry. Trim off ends and slice zucchini into 1/8 inch thick slices without peeling. There will be about 6 cups.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high to high heat. Cook zucchini while shaking and stirring the skillet. Turn the zucchini occasionally with a spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain in a sieve.
  • Add butter to the skillet until melted. Return zucchini. Sprinkle with garlic and herbs. Check for salt. Toss and serve.

HERBED ZUCCHINI CHEESE BREAD



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"This savory recipe makes a distinctive change from sweet zucchini bread and uses harvest from your herb garden, too. Spread slices with softened goat cheese for an appetizer or serve as an accompaniment to a main-dish soup or salad." -Hobbyfarmers.com

Provided by l0ve2c00k

Categories     Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons of your favorite fresh herbs (such as dill and parsley or rosemary, basil, and oregano, chopped)
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup zucchini, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients, herbs, green onions or shallots and cheese; stir to mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly; add oil and milk, and mix well.
  • Stir in zucchini.
  • Add liquid ingredients with zucchini to flour mixture and stir just until all ingredients are moistened; do not overmix.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 8- by 4-inch loaf pan, and smooth top of batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let loaf stand for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Tips:

  • Choose tender zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are large, soft, or have blemishes, as these may be bitter or have a tough texture.
  • Slice zucchini evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using a mandoline, be sure to use the safety guard to avoid cutting yourself.
  • Drain zucchini before adding to the casserole: This will help prevent the casserole from being watery.
  • Use a combination of herbs: This will give the casserole a more complex flavor. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini: It should be tender but still have a slight crunch. Overcooked zucchini will be mushy and bland.

Conclusion:

Herbed Zucchini Bake is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini from your garden or local farmers market. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with roasted chicken or fish, grilled burgers, or your favorite pasta dish.

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