Zucchini ribbons with mint is a refreshing and light summer dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of zucchini and mint, and it is also a very healthy dish. The combination of zucchini and mint is a classic flavor combination that is always a hit, and this dish is no exception. The zucchini ribbons are tender and flavorful, and the mint adds a refreshing flavor that brightens up the dish. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH MINT
Fresh raw vegetables require few embellishments to highlight their flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using a sharp-shaped vegetable peeler, peel zucchini lengthwise. To cut ribbons, hold the zucchini in one hand and peeler in the other, peel long, wide strips lengthwise. Once it becomes hard to handle, place zucchini, cut side down, on board; continue peeling. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with coarse salt. Let sit until zucchini releases some of its liquid, about 10 minutes. Pour off accumulated liquid; blot zucchini dry with paper towels.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and ground pepper. Pour mixture over zucchini. Add mint leaves and red onion; toss gently, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 2 g
PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT
This minty Roman-style zucchini is wonderful with pasta or served on its own.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, one pot, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet, and add the zucchini. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan, until the zucchini is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the sugar, and stir in the vinegar, lemon zest and mint. Remove from the heat, and keep warm while you cook the pasta.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook al dente, following the timing instructions on the package. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to the zucchini, then drain the pasta and toss with the zucchini. Serve, passing the cheese at the table for sprinkling.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 409, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SEA SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBONS AND MINT-CHIVE OIL
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h3m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare an outdoor grill with a medium-high fire. If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. (Or you can use wooden toothpicks.)
- For the scallops: Slice the zucchini lengthwise on a mandoline into thin slices, about 1/8- inch thick. When you get to the seedy center, rotate the zucchini 1/3 turn and continue to shave slices until you hit seeds. Give the zucchini a final 1/3 turn and shave off the remaining slices. (You want to end up with the same number of zucchini slices as you have scallops.) Discard the seedy center. Wrap a zucchini ribbon around the circumference of each scallop. Thread 2 to 3 scallops per skewer or 1 per toothpick.
- For the dressing: Whisk the mint, chives, orange juice, 2 tablespoons oil, limoncello, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cut up the tomatoes, season them with salt and black pepper to taste, and divide them among 4 plates.
- Brush scallops with oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Grill, turning to cook both sides, until zucchini and scallops are cooked through and have distinct grill marks, about 8 minutes total. Divide the scallops evenly among the plates, drizzle scallops and tomatoes with the dressing, and serve hot or at room temperature.
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.
ZUCCHINI WITH VINEGAR AND MINT
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Zucchini Spring Summer Healthy Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil and butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then cook zucchini, undisturbed, until undersides are golden brown, about 8 minutes. Turn over and cook until undersides are golden brown, about 6 minutes.
- Add vinegar and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, shaking skillet, until vinegar has evaporated. Remove from heat; crumble in mint. Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss.
ZUCCHINI AND WHITE BEAN CAESAR
Ribbons of raw zucchini take well to the Caesar treatment in mostly no-cook dinner. If you have lots of summer squash, this easy summer meal is the answer.
Provided by Rebecca Firkser
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Tear ½ small loaf crusty bread (such as country-style, ciabatta, or baguette) into 1" pieces (you should have about 4 cups). Heat ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add bread and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Whisk together 2 large egg yolks*, 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 3 tsp. Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually pour in ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, starting drop by drop and increasing to a steady stream. (To keep the bowl from sliding as you whisk, set inside a snugly fitting saucepan or wrap a damp kitchen towel around base of bowl to stabilize.) Whisk until mixture is emulsified and achieves a consistency between heavy cream and mayonnaise. (Alternatively, you can use a food processor, first pulsing egg yolk mixture together, then running the motor while you gradually stream in oil.)
- Finely chop 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, then sprinkle with salt and use the side of your knife to mash into a paste; scrape into egg yolk mixture. Add 1½ oz. Parmesan, finely grated, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. kosher salt, and lots of pepper; whisk to combine. Taste dressing and season with more salt and pepper if needed (dressing should be pretty assertive-we're about to add lots of bread, zucchini, and beans).
- Place croutons, 1½ lb. zucchini (about 6 medium), shaved into ribbons lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, and one 15.5-oz. can white beans (such as cannellini, butter, or navy), rinsed, patted dry, in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Divide salad among plates and top with more Parmesan and lemon zest, season with more pepper, and drizzle with more oil if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over. *Raw egg is not recommended for infants, the elderly, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems...or people who don't like raw eggs. Just use coddled egg yolks instead if needed.
ZUCCHINI AND FRESH MINT
Another adapted recipe from Nava Atlas' Vegetarian Celebrations. I changed a cold salad to a warm side dish entree. You could also substitute yellow zucchini in this recipe. Also delicious pan fried or grilled.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to BROIL setting.
- Cut the zucchini in half crosswise, then cut into 1/2" slices, lengthwise.
- In large serving bowl, place the mint and green onion.
- In separate small glass bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and stir well.
- On a baking sheet place the zucchini so that they do not overlap. Baste the zucchini slices with some of the dressing.
- Broil for about 3-4 minutes or until golden.
- Turn zucchini slices over, baste with more dressing and broil another 2-3 minutes or until brown and crispy.
- Watch carefully to make sure the zucchini does not burn!
- Toss the cooked zucchini slices gently with the mint and green onions. Season to taste with salt, pepper and additional dressing. Serve warm.
AUSTRALIAN MINTED ZUCCHINI RIBBONS
Prepare close to serving time; add dressing just before serving. Dressing can be made 3 days ahead....keep covered in refrigerator.
Provided by luvcookn
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using vegetable peeler, peel thin strips from zucchini.
- Combine zucchini and red pepper in large bowl.
- Add dressing, toss lightly.
- Mint Dressing:.
- Combine all ingredients for dressing in jar; shake well.
Tips:
- Choose tender zucchini: Look for zucchini that are small to medium in size, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are too large, as they may be tough and seedy.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create thin, even ribbons: This will help the zucchini ribbons cook evenly and quickly.
- Marinate the zucchini ribbons: Marinating the zucchini ribbons in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper will help enhance their flavor.
- Cook the zucchini ribbons quickly: Zucchini ribbons cook very quickly, so be careful not to overcook them, or they will become mushy. Sauté them over medium-high heat for just a few minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
- Serve the zucchini ribbons immediately: Zucchini ribbons are best served immediately, while they are still hot and crisp. You can garnish them with fresh herbs, such as mint or basil, or grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Zucchini ribbons with mint is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is a great way to enjoy fresh zucchini, and it is also very easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a delicious and healthy dish that everyone will love.
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