Best 7 Zippy Zucchini Recipes

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Calling all zucchini lovers! This versatile vegetable is a summer staple, and there are endless ways to prepare it. One of our favorites is zippy zucchini, a dish that packs a flavorful punch. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a potluck side dish. Simply toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes, then roast until tender. The result is a delicious and healthy dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI



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This will help take care of the zucchini that seem to multiply overnight! Even the kids enjoy this one!

Provided by Susan Sunderman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 zucchinis, thinly sliced
1 cup buttermilk baking mix
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium size mixing bowl combine zucchini, buttermilk baking mix, onion, parmesan cheese, salt, oil, eggs. Spread lightly into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 131.3 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 960.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI PASTA



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A colorful combination of zucchini and zippy canned tomatoes is delicious over quick-cooking angel hair pasta. We like the extra zest from crushed red pepper flakes. -Kathleen Timberlake, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (7 ounces) angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender. , Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and pepper flakes; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with zucchini mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

MEMA RIE'S ZIPPY ZUCCHINI



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This is such an easy side dish that my mom is famous for. Great with grilled pork chops, chicken, or steak!

Provided by Nadine Eubanks

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 sweet onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
5 small zucchini, sliced
cayenne pepper to taste
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute onion and garlic until tender and lightly browned. Mix in the zucchini. Continue to cook and stir until zucchini is tender. Season with cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with vinegar. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cover, and taste. If not at desired 'vinegar' flavor, add another splash, cover, and simmer for another minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 16.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Zippy Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by b_dazzld

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup favorite brand ranch dressing
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (not bottled kind)
3 zucchini (roughly 1.5 lbs)

Steps:

  • Cut Zucchini into rounds, seperate and discard the ends.
  • pour ranch dressing into a sealable plastic bag, and add zucchini.
  • Seal the bag.
  • Shake your bag o' zucchini until each piece appears satisfactorily covered in ranch remove from bag, (you can dip your ranched slices into the parmesan here) place on a foil lined baking sheet.
  • or place your ranched zucchini onto foil lined baking sheet and sprinkle parmesan cheese over all zucchini slices.
  • broil on high, 6-8 inches away from flame for 7-8 minutes or this is even toaster oven friendly, but time is reduced to about 5 minutes.

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI TART



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All the freshest tastes of summer come together in this beautiful tart. You can pull it all together in 15 minutes, thanks to Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Press pie crust in bottom and halfway up side of 9-inch tart pan.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, basil and garlic. Add salt and pepper. Spread over bottom of crust. Arrange zucchini and tomato slices over cheese mixture. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake 22 to 28 minutes or until crust edges are golden brown. Cut into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

DELICIOUS ZIPPY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Delicious Zippy Zucchini Casserole

Provided by Jane Kaylie

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
2 Tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 c shredded zucchini
2 Tbsp chopped seed jalapeno pepper
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
2/3 c biscuit mix
4 Tbsp shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, oil, salt and pepper.
  • 2. Add the zucchini, jalapeno and onion; stir to coat.
  • 3. Stir in biscuit mix and cheese.
  • 4. Pour into a 24 oz baking dish coated with non-stick spray.
  • 5. Bake 375°F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • 6. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI FRITTERS



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Here's a fun little recipe made from the bounty of mother earth... Zucchini is a Summer vegetable, and this dish goes good as a meal in itself, or you could make the fritters about half the size and use them an a nice appetizer at your next soiree.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

DIPPING SAUCE
3 Tbsp rice vinegar, unseasoned
1 Tbsp tamari
1 1/2 tsp white sugar, granulated
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
1 1/2 lb zucchini squash (680 grams)
1/2 tsp salt, table variety, double if using kosher salt
1 large egg, 2 to 3 ounces (56 to 85 grams)
1/8 c flour, all purpose
1 Tbsp corn starch, or arrowroot powder
1/t tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • 1. For the dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small prep bowl, and set aside. Make sure that the sugar is fully dissolved.
  • 2. While the ingredients in the dipping sauce are getting to know each other, let's start on the fritters. Peel the zucchini , and then grate them using the large holes of a box grater. Chef's Tip: Look for smooth, blemish-free squashes. A small, tender squash is preferable to an oversized, seedy one. If not using straight away, Place squash in a produce bag in the vegetable bin of the refrigerator. If they were fresh, they should last up to a week.
  • 3. Place grated zucchini in a colander set inside another bowl, or in the sink and toss with 1/2-teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes, then wring zucchini dry in a clean kitchen towel.
  • 4. Chef's Note: I like using a clean tea towel, as opposed to using gobs and gobs of paper towels. Just place the grated zucchini in the middle of the towel, and then twist hard... You will be surprised at just how much liquid comes out.
  • 5. Remove the zucchini from the towel, place in a large bowl and gently mix in egg, flour, and cornstarch (or arrowroot); season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • 6. Chef's Note: Corn Starch Versus Arrowroot Powder Some people have an allergy to corn products... I've found that arrowroot powder performs a similar function... problem solved. Chef's Note: Problems with Flour Because of the gluten content of flour, it's not unusual to find people who can't do flour. A good friend of mine loves baked goods... bread, cookies, cake, you name it, she love it; however, after she eats flour-based products, she feels miserable the rest of the day. This may not be the solution for everybody, but... Most of the flour that we consume has been genetically engineered, and one of the problems with making our lives better through chemistry (yeah right), genetically engineered flour has a ton more gluten. REALLY... a whole ton of the stuff. And I'l be honest with you, you can try all you want with substitutions for flour, but it won't be the same. I found a site that grows and sells heirloom wheat (ansonmills.com). It's real honest-to-goodness non-geneticly engineered wheat, but it's gluten content is WAY lower. I got it for my friend, and guess what? She's eating real wheat products... and no problem. If you have slight problems with wheat products because of the gluten, you might want to explore heirloom wheat. Of all the sites that sell heirloom wheat, I like Ansonmills the best.
  • 7. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, drop 1/4-cupfuls of zucchini mixture into skillet, flattening into a circle about 4 inches (10 centimeters) wide.
  • 8. Cook until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate; lightly season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • 9. Place two of the fritters on a plate with some of the dipping sauce in a bowl on the side.
  • 10. Now... get yourself a nice glass of wine; a crisp Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, for me... thank you very much. And, since zucchini is a Summer vegetable, sit outside on a dreamy mid-summer's night, and see how many fireflies you can count... enjoy. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that are large, misshapen, or have blemishes.
  • Wash and trim the zucchini: Rinse the zucchini under cold water and pat dry. Trim the ends off of the zucchini and then slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds or 1/4-inch thick strips.
  • Cook the zucchini properly: Zucchini can be cooked in a variety of ways, including sautéing, roasting, grilling, and steaming. Be careful not to overcook the zucchini, as it will become mushy. Sauté zucchini over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned. Roast zucchini in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly caramelized. Grill zucchini over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is tender and slightly charred. Steam zucchini for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender.
  • Add flavor to the zucchini: Zucchini has a mild flavor, so it can be easily seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. Try adding garlic, onion, salt, and pepper to taste. You can also add herbs such as basil, oregano, or thyme. For a tangy flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar. If you like spicy food, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper.

Conclusion:

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. By following these tips, you can cook zucchini perfectly and enjoy its delicious flavor.

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