Best 8 Zucchini With Citrus Herb Dressing Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH LEMON-HERB VINAIGRETTE AND SHAVED ROMANO AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high heat. Brush the zucchini on both sides with canola oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for just about 1 minute per side (until slightly charred and wilted), then remove them to a platter.
• Whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, to taste, and salt and pepper, to taste, and parsley in a small bowl. Slowly, whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
• Drizzle the vinaigrette over the zucchini and let it marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. Top with shaved cheese, pine nuts, parsley and mint leaves.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Trim and discard ends of zucchini. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half; place in large bowl.
• Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Grill 12 min. or until zucchini is crisp-tender, turning after 7 min.
• Transfer zucchini to serving dish. Squeeze juice from lemon half over zucchini; sprinkle with herbs.

ZUCCHINI HERB CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini, green onions, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with garlic salt, basil, paprika, and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice, tomatoes, and 1 cup cheese. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

ZUCCHINI WITH SUMMER HERBS

Steps:

• Rinse the zucchini and pat dry. Trim off ends and slice zucchini into 1/8 inch thick slices without peeling. There will be about 6 cups.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high to high heat. Cook zucchini while shaking and stirring the skillet. Turn the zucchini occasionally with a spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain in a sieve.
• Add butter to the skillet until melted. Return zucchini. Sprinkle with garlic and herbs. Check for salt. Toss and serve.

GOLDEN CITRUS ZUCCHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Base recipe:
• Combine the zucchini, scallion, lime juice, oil, and salt in an upright blender (see Note) and blend until smooth, starting on a lower speed and gradually increasing it as the dressing comes together. Use a rubber spatula (with the blender off) to help move the ingredients around as necessary, or use the tamper stick if using a high-powered blender. Adjust the seasoning to taste-some variations with lots of extra herbs will need more salt. Scrape down the sides and blend again. Use immediately, or store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake well before using. The dressing will thicken once chilled; thin it out with a little water if needed.
• Golden citrus zucchini dressing:
• Make the dressing following the instructions for the base recipe, adding the turmeric, orange juice, cashew butter, nutritional yeast, and garlic to the blender along with the other ingredients.

ZUCCHINI WITH CITRUS-HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lengthwise in half, and cut into 1/4 inch thick wedges about 1 1/2 inches long. Sprinkle wedges with salt.
• Saute minced garlic in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
• Pour Citrus-Herb Dressing over zucchini, tossing to coat. Garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
• Citrus-Herb Dressing:.
• Whisk together all ingredients in a medium bowl. (1/2 cup).

CREAM CHEESY CUBED ZUCCHINI WITH LEMON AND OREGANO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat; stir in zucchini, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes.
• Stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir cream cheese into zucchini mixture; cook until cream cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in oregano.

ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam carrots 3 minutes. Add zucchini. Steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
• Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini and remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until hot.