Zucchini spirals with herbed lemon goat cheese is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The zucchini spirals are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and the herbed lemon goat cheese adds a tangy and flavorful touch. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook zucchini, then you need to try this recipe.
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GRILLED ZUCCHINI ROLLS WITH HERBS AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Discard the outermost slices of zucchini and brush the rest of the slices with the oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated grill or grill pan for about 4 minutes on each side, or until tender.
- In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, parsley leaves and lemon juice, mashing with a fork.
- Put 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture about 1/2-inch from the end of a zucchini slice. Top with a few spinach leaves and 1 small, or half of a large basil leaf. Roll up and place seam side down on a platter. Repeat with the rest of the zucchini slices.
LEMON-GARLIC ZUCCHINI NOODLES
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
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
HERBED GOAT CHEESE AND ZUCCHINI ROLLS
The pairing of tangy herbed goat cheese and grilled zucchini makes for a delicious sandwich filling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Combine zucchini, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; toss to combine. Grill until lightly browned and tender.
- Roll goat cheese in chopped parsley; slice into 8 rounds. Cut rolls in half; spread the bottom halves with olive tapenade, if using. Layer with grilled zucchini, lettuce, and herbed goat cheese; top with other roll half.
ZUCCHINI SPIRALS WITH HERBED LEMON GOAT CHEESE
Categories Cheese Vegetable Appetizer No-Cook Fourth of July Vegetarian Quick & Easy
Yield 10 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Using a mandolin set to the thinest setting, shave the zucchini into long ribbons. 2. Toast pine nuts in a small skillet until they are golden, taking care not to burn them, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside to cool. 3. Mix goat cheese with lemon zest, basil, mint and garlic in a small bowl. Use a fork to blend together well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 4. Lay zucchini ribbons out on a flat surface and gently spread cheese mixture the length of the zucchini. Make sure to place a dollop of cheese at the end of the strip to act as glue to hold spiral together. 5. Place about 6-7 pieces of sun dried tomato down the center of zucchini followed by 6-7 pine nuts. Roll the zucchini up from the bottom to the top. Place on a platter and continue to roll until ingredients are gone. 6. To garnish, mix any leftover herbs, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts together and sprinkle over tops of rolls.
PENNE WITH HERBED ZUCCHINI AND GOAT CHEESE
Categories Herb Pasta Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Zucchini Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a 4-quart kettle three-fourths full with salted water and bring water to a boil for pasta.
- Halve zucchini lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Thinly slice garlic lengthwise and finely chop herbs. Crumble goat cheese.
- In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté zucchini, stirring, until browned and just tender. Stir in garlic and herbs and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and reserve 1 cup cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and in a bowl toss with zucchini mixture, cheese, 1/4 cup reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste, adding additional reserved cooking water if necessary.
HERBED ZUCCHINI SPIRALS
This recipe is from Gourmet magazine January 1990's "Finger Food Super Bowl Sunday Buffet" menu. I have not tried this yet, but I have lost a 10 year battle to keep all of my Gourmet back issues. I am posting the interesting recipes on Zaar.
Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using a mandoline or similar slicing device, sut the zucchini lengthwise into 1/8 inch slices. Arrange the slices on a steamer rack, set over simmering water and steam them, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until just tender. (The zucchini slices should be barely flexible enough to roll. They will soften more as they cool.).
- In a food processor puree the parsley, garlic, walnuts, 2 tbsp of the Parmesan cheese and salt to taste until the mixture is smooth. Arrange the zucchini slices on a work surface and dot each slice along its length with a heaping teaspoon of the puree. Smooth the puree to an even layer on each slice.
- Roll up each slice jelly- roll fashion and fasten the spirals with wooden picks.
- Arrange the spirals in a shallow baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoons Parmesan cheese. ( You can make these several hours in advance to this point).
- Bake the spirals in the upper third of a preheated 425 F oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the spirals are heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 59.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- To make perfect zucchini noodles, use a spiralizer with a blade that is specifically designed for zucchini. This will ensure that the noodles are evenly cut and have a consistent shape.
- If you don't have a spiralizer, you can also use a julienne peeler to create zucchini noodles. Just be careful not to peel the zucchini too thickly, or the noodles will be too soft.
- Zucchini noodles can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can sauté them in a pan, roast them in the oven, or even grill them. Just be sure not to overcook them, or they will become mushy.
- Zucchini noodles are a great way to add more vegetables to your diet. They are also low in calories and carbohydrates, making them a good choice for people who are watching their weight.
- Zucchini noodles can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, and pasta dishes. They can also be used as a substitute for rice or noodles in your favorite recipes.
Conclusion:
Zucchini noodles are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini. They are easy to make and can be used in a variety of dishes. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook zucchini, give zucchini noodles a try. You won't be disappointed!
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