Best 9 Lemony Zucchini Ribbons Recipes

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Lemony zucchini ribbons are a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a refreshing side dish, a light main course, or even as a unique and flavorful addition to salads and sandwiches. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a sophisticated dish to impress your guests, this zesty and tangy recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more. So grab some fresh zucchini, a lemon or two, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the perfect lemony zucchini ribbons.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LEMONY ZUCCHINI RIBBONS



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Fresh zucchini gets a shave and a drizzle of lemony goodness in this fab salad. Sprinkle the goat cheese or feta on top and dive in. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium zucchini
1/3 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices; arrange on a serving plate., To serve, drizzle with dressing and toss lightly to coat. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds zucchini, trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup frisee torn into pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/3 cup chopped, toasted almonds
1/3 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
1-ounce Manchego cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Shave the zucchini into long wide ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, turning the squash, if necessary, to ease shaving. Discard the seedy core. Put the zucchini into a colander set inside a bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss and drain for 30 minutes. Discard the liquid.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the zucchini, onion, frisee, and radishes. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with almonds, basil, and Manchego cheese and serve. Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

LEMON ZUCCHINI BARS



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This snack cake is a good use for that bumper zucchini crop!

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ¾ cups grated zucchini
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon rind, and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in shredded zucchini.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the zucchini mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined; mix in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle cake with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
  • Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 433.6 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

LEMONY ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Flecks of zucchini give a third dimension to the popular lemon and poppy seed combination in this moist quick bread. My family loves this lemon zucchini bread at all times of the year.-Field Editor Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/4 cup poppy seeds
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, lemon juice and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, poppy seeds and lemon zest. , Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON-GARLIC ZUCCHINI NOODLES



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These quick and easy noodles (also known as zoodles) partner perfectly with just about any entree. The fresh lemon really brightens the flavor of this low-carb side dish which is a healthy option for a decadent pasta dish.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Use a spiralizer to cut zucchini into thick or thin ribbons, your preference.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini and toss to coat with the butter-garlic sauce. Saute until zucchini noodles are slightly softened or have reached desired tenderness, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice, lemon-pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt, and remove from the heat. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and lemon zest, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI RIBBONS



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Categories     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Zucchini     Summer     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds medium zucchini (about 4)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
Special Equipment
a Japanese Benriner* or other adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices using slicer. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Add half of zucchini to garlic oil and sauté, turning and stirring frequently, until just tender but not golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a platter using tongs.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil, then sauté and season remaining zucchini in same manner and transfer to platter. Sprinkle zucchini with zest and toss gently using tongs.

LEMONY ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH CANNELLINI BEANS



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Make and share this Lemony Zucchini Ribbons With Cannellini Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lemon

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 zucchini
1 lemon
1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice the zucchini lengthways with a vegetable peeler to make ribbons.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil and cook the strips for 1 minute Drain and place in a bowl.
  • Grate over the zest of half the lemon and squeeze over the juice of the whole lemon.
  • Add the cannellini beans with the chives and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the oil and mix well.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 310.4, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 7.8

LEMON ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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This could also be a side dish, or you could serve the ribbons with a marinara sauce. Press down hard with the peeler to get even ribbons. From "Diabetes Cooking for Everyone", by Carol Gelles. Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red bell pepper, roasted (jarred is fine)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
salt
1 medium zucchini
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the roasted pepper through the salt in a blender jar. Puree until smooth.
  • Slice off the ends of the squash, cut it in half lengthwise,and use a SHARP vegetable peeler to cut it into long, thin ribbons, going perpendicular to the cut side. You should have 3 cups. Use a mandoline instead of a peeler, if you have one.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini ans rosemary and cook, stirirng, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Divide the zucchini into 4 portions in small dishes. Place a dollop or the red pepper puree in the center of each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 37.2, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • Use a vegetable peeler to create thin, ribbon-like zucchini slices. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • If you don't have a vegetable peeler, you can use a sharp knife to slice the zucchini into thin strips.
  • Be sure to wash the zucchini thoroughly before using it.
  • You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, broccoli, or bell peppers.
  • If you want a more flavorful dish, you can marinate the zucchini in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before cooking it.
  • This dish can be served as a side dish or a main course.
  • It is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy zucchini.

Conclusion:

Lemony zucchini ribbons are a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a healthy and delicious way to enjoy zucchini. With its bright and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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