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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
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
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
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
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
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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
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
"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
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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