Best 9 Zucchini With Basil Cream Recipes

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When it comes to easy and delicious summer meals, zucchini with basil cream is a dish that should not be missed. This classic Italian dish combines the fresh flavors of zucchini with the creamy richness of basil pesto, creating a flavorful and visually appealing meal. In this article, we will guide you through the process of preparing this delectable dish, showcasing various variations and providing tips for perfecting the flavors. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you will find this guide an invaluable resource for creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

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CREAMED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC & BASIL



Creamed Zucchini with Garlic & Basil image

Made simply with grated zucchini, butter and cream, this creamed zucchini makes an easy and elegant summer dish.

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1¾ pounds zucchini (preferably smaller zucchini, as they are less watery)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons heavy cream
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Steps:

  • Grate the zucchini by hand with a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the shredding disk. Wrap the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much excess water as possible. Repeat a few times, replacing the towel if necessary.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded zucchini and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the zucchini is tender, about 6 minutes. Turn the heat down to low; add the heavy cream, salt, pepper and basil and simmer until the cream is absorbed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: The whole recipe ahead of time. Just cover and refrigerate. You can reheat it in the microwave right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179, Fat 16g, Carbohydrate 8g, Protein 3g, SaturatedFat 10g, Sugar 5g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 461mg, Cholesterol 49mg

ZUCCHINI " PASTA" WITH BASIL CREAM



Zucchini

This is another quick but delicious veggie side dish for dinner. I'm not sure where I got the recipe, but I enjoy it more the next day as leftovers!

Provided by bmxmama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 small carrot, cut into julienne strips
4 large zucchini, cut into 1/8 x 5-inch strips
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced (has to be FRESH!)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat stock, garlic and cayenne pepper to boiling high heat.
  • Add zucchini, cover, and cook until tender 1-2 minutes.
  • *At the last 30 seconds of cooking the zucchini add carrots if you like them a little tender.*.
  • Drain off liquid.
  • Add remaining ingredients to pan and toss until cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI CAKES WITH HERB SOUR CREAM



Zucchini Cakes with Herb Sour Cream image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
3 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the herb sour cream: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, chives and dill. Set aside.
  • For the zucchini cakes: Mix the zucchini, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a large bowl. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the buttermilk, and then stir the egg mixture into the zucchini mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Form patties with the zucchini batter (about 1/4 cup for each) and add to the skillet. Pan-fry the cakes until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Serve while hot and crisp with a dollop of the herb sour cream.

ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL CREAM



Zucchini with Basil Cream image

I enjoy cooking and have a big garden every year. I like to fix this colorful side dish that makes the most of fresh zucchini and carrots. --Annabelle Erhart of Missoula, Montana

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken broth
2 garlic clove (blank)s garlic cloves, minced
1 dash dash cayenne pepper
2 small carrots, julienned
4 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup 2% milk
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, garlic and cayenne to a boil; cook, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by a third. Add carrots. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Combine the cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and basil; stir gently. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 303.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

7-MINUTE SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC & BASIL



7-Minute Sauteed Zucchini with Garlic & Basil image

The easiest, quickest side ever. Zucchini sauteed with garlic until tender, then finished off with a sprinkle of basil. So simple, so delicious - and in just 7 minutes, to boot!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium clove garlic (minced)
1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini, sliced into coins (halved if large))
Pinch salt & pepper
5-6 basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place a medium saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil and then the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for one minute. Add the zucchini along with a pinch or two of salt and black pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until bright green and fork tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and top with basil leaves. Add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve.

ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL CREAM



Zucchini with Basil Cream image

I enjoy cooking and have a big garden every year. I like to fix this colorful side dish that makes the most of fresh zucchini and carrots. --Annabelle Erhart of Missoula, Montana

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken broth
2 garlic clove (blank)s garlic cloves, minced
1 dash dash cayenne pepper
2 small carrots, julienned
4 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup 2% milk
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, garlic and cayenne to a boil; cook, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by a third. Add carrots. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Combine the cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and basil; stir gently. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 303.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ZUCCHINI PANCAKES WITH BASIL CHIVE CREAM



Zucchini Pancakes with Basil Chive Cream image

Categories     Cake     Dairy     Vegetable     Side     Cocktail Party     Zucchini     Summer     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 15 pancakes as hors d'oeuvre or side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For basil chive cream
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For pancakes
4 cups coarsely grated zucchini (1 lb)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large egg whites
4 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

Steps:

  • Make basil chive cream:
  • Blend sour cream, water, basil, chives, and salt in a blender until smooth and pale green. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Make pancakes:
  • Put zucchini in a colander and toss with salt. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes, then wrap zucchini in a kitchen towel and twist towel to wring out as much liquid as possible. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl and stir in flour, sugar, and pepper.
  • Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt using an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks, then gently fold into zucchini mixture.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 5, spoon 2 tablespoons batter per pancake into skillet, flattening slightly with back of spoon. Cook pancakes, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes total, transferring as cooked to paper towels to drain and adding more oil to skillet as necessary.
  • Serve immediately, with basil chive cream.

BASIL ZUCCHINI



Basil Zucchini image

Simple healthy side for 2. Add a little red pepper flakes to the oil as it heats to get this a kick. I also use Crookneck Squash in making this.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini or 3 small zucchini, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium non-stick skillet.
  • Stir fry the zucchini until it is just tender.
  • Add the basil and garlic near the end of the cooking time.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI-BASIL SOUP



Creamy Zucchini-Basil Soup image

Cooked, puréed zucchini adds rich, creamy body to this easy, summery soup.

Provided by Amy Myers, MD

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Soup/Stew     Summer     Zucchini     Basil     Quick and Healthy     Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 zucchinis, chopped
2 cups Gut-Healing Bone Broth
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the oil and onion over medium-high heat. When hot, add the zucchini and sauté until the vegetables are soft. Set aside and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Place the zucchini and onion, bone broth, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until combined. Add the olive oil and pulse until combined. Return the soup to the saucepan and reheat. Divide soup between two bowls and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any zucchini that is bruised or has blemishes.
  • Prepare the zucchini properly: Wash the zucchini thoroughly and then trim the ends. Cut the zucchini into thin slices or strips.
  • Use fresh basil: Fresh basil leaves add a delicious flavor to this dish. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it won't have the same flavor.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked zucchini will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil you use will make a big difference in the flavor of this dish. Use a good quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best results.

Conclusion:

Zucchini with basil cream is a delicious, easy-to-make summer side dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The zucchini is tender and flavorful, and the basil cream sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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