With its mild flavor and tender texture, zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One popular method is to marinate zucchini, which involves soaking the vegetable in a flavorful liquid for a period of time. This not only infuses the zucchini with flavor, but also helps to tenderize it. Marinating zucchini with mint is a particularly refreshing and delicious option, and there are many different recipes to choose from. Whether you prefer a simple marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, and mint, or a more complex one that includes additional ingredients like garlic, ginger, or feta cheese, you're sure to find a marinated zucchini with mint recipe that you'll love.
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MARINATED ZUCCHINI WITH MINT
This side goes well with Lamb, Tomato, and Mint Kebabs or lamb chops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On two large rimmed baking sheets, toss zucchini with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until zucchini are tender and undersides are browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
- On a serving plate, sprinkle zucchini with minced garlic and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and white-wine vinegar. Let stand 1 hour (or refrigerate, up to overnight; bring to room temperature before serving). To serve, sprinkle with torn mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g
MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 3h23m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside. Add the zucchini and yellow squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
- Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until they are crisp-tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and serve hot or at room temperature.
MARINATED ZUCCHINI WITH FARRO, CHICKPEAS AND PARMESAN
Zucchini's a tricky vegetable, prone to mushiness. Here, we avoid those pitfalls: By pan-frying planks, you'll get tender, rich insides with golden-brown exteriors. And when you pair these cooked pieces with delicate raw zucchini ribbons (don't call them zoodles!) you'll get just a glimpse of this vegetable's full potential. A generous handful of arugula, and a bed of farro and chickpeas, fill out the rest of the meal. Cooking the chickpeas along with the farro may seem strange, but it will make the canned beans softer, creamier, and more flavorful than simply dumping them into the salad. For added crunch and flavor in every bite, roughly chop the zucchini noodles and the planks before tossing.
Provided by Sarah Jampel
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the farro and chickpeas. Add both to a medium pot with 1 teaspoon of salt and add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, skim foam from the top, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until farro is tender, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, divide your squash haul in half. With one group, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick planks. Reserve the other 1/2 pound for later.
- In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. When hot, add the zucchini planks in a single layer and leave undisturbed until golden-brown all over, about 3 minutes. Flip with a fork or pair of tongs, then cook until tender, about 2 more minutes. (You may need to work in batches, adding more oil if necessary.)
- Transfer browned zucchini to a shallow dish and, if desired, cut the planks into 2-inch pieces. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and half the herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Pour about half the dressing over the zucchini and let marinate while you finish making the salad. Set remaining dressing aside.
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave the rest of the zucchini into ribbons (here's the easiest way: lay the zucchini on a cutting board, then drag the peeler across it). If your farro is far from done, you can preserve the zucchini strands by soaking them in cold salt water. Drain and pat dry before using.
- Drain the farro and chickpeas and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Toss with the reserved dressing and season with salt and pepper. Add arugula, zucchini ribbons, marinated zucchini, lemon juice and Parmesan shavings. Gently toss to combine, adding remaining zucchini marinade to taste, and season again if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and top with the remaining herbs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
MARINATED SUMMER SQUASH WITH HAZELNUTS AND RICOTTA
Toss raw halved squash with salt and let it sit for at least ten minutes (and up to 30) to draw out some liquid, and then pat dry with paper towels. This also seasons it from the inside out, concentrating the flavor.
Provided by Molly Baz
Categories Bon Appétit Side Summer Yellow Squash Squash Zucchini Hazelnut Mint Ricotta Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Toss squash and 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt in a colander; set over a bowl. Let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss hazelnuts and 1 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, shaking occasionally, until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let cool; crush into large pieces with a measuring cup or glass.
- Smack 3 mint sprigs against your cutting board a few times to release their flavor; mix in a large bowl with garlic, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 2 Tbsp. oil; set dressing aside.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high until shimmering. Arrange squash cut side down in skillet, breaking into smaller pieces if needed in order to fit in a single layer, and cook, moving around in pan to ensure even browning, until golden brown on cut side, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover (if you don't have a lid use a baking sheet), and continue to cook until very tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
- Cut squash into 2" pieces and toss in reserved dressing to coat; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, 15 minutes. Pluck out mint sprigs; discard.
- Meanwhile, zest lemon half into a small bowl, mix in ricotta and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; season with kosher salt. Hang on to that lemon.
- Spread lemon ricotta over platter. Top with squash and their juices. Squeeze reserved lemon over. Pull leaves from remaining mint sprigs (you want about 1/4 cup). Scatter mint and hazelnuts over squash. Drizzle generously with oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with toast.
MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD
Raw zucchini can be a dull ingredient, but when it's very thinly sliced it marinates beautifully, especially in lemon juice. I like to use a mixture of green and yellow squash here. Assemble this dish at least four hours before you wish to serve it, so that the squash has time to soften and soak up the lemony marinade.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 6h40m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice the squash as thinly as you can. Sprinkle with salt, preferably kosher salt, and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
- Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for four to six hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator, and remove the garlic clove. Add the fresh herbs, and toss together. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 317 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
MARINATED ZUCCHINI
This marinated zucchini is very easy to make and tastes refreshing.
Provided by zolotce
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice zucchini with a vegetable peeler and place in a bowl.
- Mix oil, vinegar, honey, parsley, dill, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in another bowl.
- Cover zucchini with marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 304.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
MARINATED ZUCCHINI & MINT
Make and share this Marinated Zucchini & Mint recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wendys Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in pan.
- Saute zucchini 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Transfer to bowl and add half of the mint, garlic and red wine vinegar. Season to taste and stand 5 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir through remaining mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 21.8, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.7
CARAMELIZED ZUCCHINI WITH MINT
Categories Side Sauté Quick & Easy Vinegar Mint Zucchini Summer Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it sauté the zucchini slices in batches with salt and pepper to taste for 2 minutes on each side, or until they are deep golden and tender, and stir in the mint and the vinegar to taste.
ZUCCHINI WITH MINT
Make and share this Zucchini with Mint recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Heat 2 large roasting pans in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil and crushed red pepper.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spread the zucchini on the hot pans and roast for 30 minutes without stirring, until the rounds are tender and their bottom are golden.
- Transfer to a platter, garnish with mint and serve.
Tips:
- Choose firm zucchini. Avoid zucchini that is too soft or has blemishes.
- Slice the zucchini thinly. This will help the marinade to penetrate the zucchini more easily.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices in the marinade. This will give the zucchini a more complex flavor.
- Let the zucchini marinate for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors of the marinade to meld together.
- Serve the zucchini chilled or at room temperature. Both ways are delicious!
Conclusion:
Marinated zucchini with mint is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give marinated zucchini with mint a try!
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