Best 9 Zucchini With Walnuts Recipes

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Zucchini with walnuts is a delectable dish that combines the freshness of zucchini with the nutty flavor of walnuts, resulting in a symphony of flavors. Its versatility allows it to be served as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at a dinner party, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect zucchini with walnuts dish, with tips and tricks to ensure a successful culinary experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI WALNUT BREAD



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A delicious, moist, bread which may be glazed with confectioners' sugar, even better after frozen.

Provided by Barbara Domurat

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped walnuts
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in sugar, then oil. Add flour mixture alternately with zucchini into the egg mixture. Stir in the raisins, walnuts, and vanilla. Pour batter into two 9 x 5 inch greased and lightly floured loaf pans.
  • Bake on lowest rack of the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto racks to cool completely. To freeze, wrap loaves in plastic wrap, and then wrap in heavy freezer paper. Will keep indefinitely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 253 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

ZUCCHINI WITH WALNUTS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound zucchini
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash zucchini, remove ends and cut into one-inch thick slices. Sauté slices in three tablespoons hot butter until zucchini begins to soften.
  • Meanwhile, brown walnuts in remaining butter.
  • Combine walnuts with zucchini; season with salt and pepper and cook until zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 663 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ZUCCHINI WITH WALNUT PESTO



Zucchini with Walnut Pesto image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Extra-virgin olive oil, for the skillet
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, plus more for topping
1/2 cup fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Pinch of crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a layer of olive oil in a skillet over medium high. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the zucchini in an even layer, avoiding overlapping in the skillet (you may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding!). Season with salt and pepper. When the zucchini begins to brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes, flip over and allow to brown on the other side, about 4 minutes more. Remove from the skillet to the serving plate.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto. Add the walnuts, basil, mint, Parmesan, vinegar and a pinch of crushed red pepper to the carafe of a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are combined but still chunky. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Drizzle the pesto on top of the zucchini. Top with additional Parmesan, fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes and serve!

WALNUT ZUCCHINI MUFFINS



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Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of us do, this is a good way to use some of it. -Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in zucchini, walnuts and raisins., Fill 12 greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ZUCCHINI WALNUT CAKE



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What gardener doesn't have extra zucchini? When it's abundant, I shred and freeze plenty so I have it on hand to bake this moist zucchini cake recipe all year long. The cream cheese frosting is yummy, and the big panful always goes fast at picnics or potlucks. -Marie Hoyer, Hodgenville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, optional
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional chopped toasted walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the zucchini, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into zucchini mixture until blended. Fold in walnuts if desired. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Frost cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI CAKES WITH WALNUTS



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Zucchini makes these easy-to-prepare treats surprisingly moist and delicate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
24 walnut halves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely grated zucchini (from 1 medium zucchini)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (3 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together butter, sugar, salt, and egg until combined. Add vanilla, zucchini, and sour cream and stir until incorporated. Sift flour and cocoa powder into bowl and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate.
  • Spray 2 mini muffin pans with cooking spray. Fill each cup with 2 tablespoons batter and top with a walnut. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Let muffins cool slightly in pans on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA WITH WALNUTS



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This recipe came from Better Homes and Gardens. It's the first time I've used the no-boil lasagna noodles, and they were just fine. Certainly speeds things up. The quality/flavor of your marinara will of course affect the result - I use a garlicky one that I like. Not all no-boil lasagna noodles are the same size. Use enough to have 3 even, single layers. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by BumblingBs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium zucchini
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 large carrots, finely chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups marinara sauce (store bought or home-made)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, snipped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (6 ounces)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
6 no-boil lasagna noodles
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Trim ends off zucchini. Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise. You should have 9 slices total, about 1/8 inch thick. Place in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet; brush lightly with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat about 5 minutes until crisp tender, turning once. Cool.
  • Grease a 2 quart square baking dish.
  • In a large saucepan heat the remaining 3 teaspoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add the carrots, onion and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add marinara sauce, basil, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small mixing bowl toss together the mozzarella cheese and parmesan; set aside.
  • In the prepared baking dish arrange 2 noodles. Spread with a third of the sauce. Sprinkle with a third of the nuts. Top with a third of the zucchini, then sprinkle with a third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layering, alternating the direction of the zucchini in each layer and finishing with the zucchini; set remaining cheese aside.
  • Bake covered, in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
  • MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare lasagna as directed, except do not bake. Wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Freeze cheese for topping separately. To serve, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more, or until heated through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 729, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.4, Protein 14.1

STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH WALNUTS AND FETA



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I made these for lunch today and thought they were quite good. They could either be served as a vegetable side, or as a light lunch or supper dish. I used 2 fairly large zucchini, but kept the filling ingredients in the amounts listed. The recipe is from a book about Greek food.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium fat zucchini
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped finely
1 garlic clove, chopped finely (I used more)
2 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white breadcrumb (I used whole wheat)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put the zucchini in a large pan of boiling water, return to a boil, and then boil for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again and let cool.
  • When the zucchini are cool enough to handle, cut a thin strip off the top side of each one with a sharp knife and gently score around the inside edges to help scoop out the flesh. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell to hold the stuffing. Chop the zucchini flesh.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the chopped zucchini flesh and fry 5 minutes, until the onion is golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the cheese then the walnuts, bread crumbs, egg, dill, salt, and pepper. Use the stuffing to fill the zucchini shells, and place side by side in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle over the remaining oil.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown (mine weren't as brown as I wanted so I broiled them a couple of minutes). Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 274.5, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 8.2

ZUCCHINI COCONUT LOAF



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This loaf is good, spicy and lovely to serve your guests. It cuts better the second day.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup grated zucchini
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup currants

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • In small pan boil one cup water. Add currants or raisins, and boil for two minutes. Drain.
  • In mixing bowl beat egg, oil, and sugar. Stir in zucchini and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut, walnuts, and currants or raisins. Stir to combine thoroughly. Pour all at once over batter in mixing bowl. Stir to moisten. Turn into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out on rack. Cool and wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 238.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini. Select small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are large or have blemishes, as these may be bitter.
  • Prepare the zucchini properly. Wash the zucchini thoroughly and then cut off the ends. If the zucchini is large, you may need to cut it in half or quarters lengthwise. You can also peel the zucchini if desired.
  • Cook the zucchini until it is tender. Zucchini can be cooked in a variety of ways, including sautéing, roasting, grilling, and boiling. Cook the zucchini until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooking will make the zucchini mushy.
  • Add walnuts for extra flavor and crunch. Walnuts add a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture to zucchini dishes. You can add walnuts to sautéed, roasted, or grilled zucchini.
  • Season the zucchini with your favorite herbs and spices. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular options include garlic, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.

Conclusion:

Zucchini with walnuts is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and tender texture, zucchini is a great choice for a variety of dishes, from salads to main courses. Adding walnuts adds a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture that complements the zucchini perfectly. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a more elaborate main course, zucchini with walnuts is a great option.

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