Zucchini recipes help

[Tink3815]

It's that time of the year for my garden to produce tons. Other than zucchini bread, how do you cook with them?

 

[BadPinkTink]

I cook from scratch so I regularly use zucchini in things like bolognaise or currys, or stirfrys etc. I chop up vegetables and fry them and then add in the meat.

You can also roast them with bell peppers and onions.

 

[RedAngie]

I make zoodles (zucchini spaghetti). I tried one device but it was unsatisfactory, so I use a mandolin.

Or just dice or cut into discs and sauté with onions and/or tomatoes.

Great for veggie chili and in stir frys too.

 

[Travel60]

Zucchini lasagne....cut lengthwise very thin, use instead of noodles to layer. Gluten free

 

[monsterkitty]

If you have an air fryer, zucchini fries.

Bread them and fry them in the air fryer.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I used to make stuffed zucchini. (I'm outside right now, but will check later to see if I still have the recipe.)

And I've been meaning to try slicing it lengthwise and grilling it this summer.

 

[luvnwdwgal]

My MIL use to make chocolate chip zucchini bread. It was delicious.

 

[mjkacmom]

I’ve given a bunch away already. So far I’ve made zucchini cakes, zucchini pizzas (had a huge one yesterday so sliced it in rounds), and zucchini lasagna is year round here (have one with celiac, but even my gluten eaters prefer it with zucchini over noodles). I think bread is next.

 

[sheilafri]

I, too, have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to zucchini. I’m amazed at how easy it is to find a tasty and easy recipe. I like these bites for snacks or appetizers: https://growagoodlife.com/zucchini-garlic-bites/.

I also like these for a side dish or snack. They taste creamy! Who’d a thunk it? https://themodernproper.com/roasted-zucchini-with-parmesan

 

[Genie+]

Zucchini Quiche

 

[karen4546]

we have a bumper crop of zucchini, yellow squash,tomatoes, jalapeños, and cucumbers.

we have made pickles, pickles, and more pickles.

I have plenty plenty of tomato sauce and frozen tomatoes purée.

we made relish with squash And lots of frozen squash/zucchini.

pickled jalapeños and hot pepper sauce.

zucchini bread, roasted zucchini, zucchini/squash cornbread, and plenty make shift dinners with them.

10 gallons of blueberries-frozen in quart bags and made a few jars of jams.

we have given so much away to neighbors, coworkers and family.

this year has been an awesome harvest Despite the heat and lack of rain.


almost time for figs to be ready.

 

[ronandannette]

It's that time of the year for my garden to produce tons. Other than zucchini bread, how do you cook with them?

And the time of year when every gardener I know is trying to "gift" me with their surplus. Just exactly why do you all grow so many? It's not even as if it's a really delightful treat or that anybody waits around anxious for them to come into season.

As for recipes, there are TONS out there, savory and sweet. I usually take what I'm given, bake them up into some confection where the actual goal is to NOT be able to tell zucchini is in there, and give it back to the original gardener in that form. This was a real pleaser last year:
https://www.barbarabakes.com/crumb-topped-caramel-zucchini-muffins/

 

[Tink3815]

thanks for all the recipes, for the lasagna how thick do you make the slices and do you leave the skin on?

 

[AnnaS]

Besides the ones mentioned,

We make Zucchini balls - just like meatballs - substitute the meat for shredded zucchini (place in cloth first to absorb any liquid). We also add some shredded mozarella. We bake them (meatballs too).

I also cut them up in chunks. Place in pot with some cut up onions (whatever shape you want). Add cut up bacon (raw). Cover, cook/simmer on low. Keep stirring and add some grated cheese half way through. We don't like the zucchini too soft. Sorry - don't measure or time

Grill on bbq - marinate or not
Bread and bake or fry

 

[barkley]

I, too, have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to zucchini

e have given so much away to neighbors, coworkers and family.

And the time of year when every gardener I know is trying to "gift" me with their surplus

dh and i still refer to them as 'doorbell dash veggies' b/c it got to the point when we lived in california that neighbors would just leave unsolicited/unannounced bags on your door step where we live now it's the case with eggs-people get a 'few' (4 or 5) chickens thinking they will either consume the weekly production of eggs or have friends, family and co-workers beating down their door to buy. NOPE-inevitably the newbies end up with an overabundance and can't give them away...but i digress.

we use them for noodles (i have a little finger spiralizer-works great), my mom used to make a bomb stuffed zucchini, i've put it into pasta sauce (which if you can works well), i've had them home pickled (again canned) but probably the most common way we use them is on the bbq. i cut them into about 1" chunks and kabob them. they grill up nicely.

 

[mjkacmom]

thanks for all the recipes, for the lasagna how thick do you make the slices and do you leave the skin on?

Skin on, slice as this as possible. I salt it to sweat out moisture then rinse, dry, and grill it first so it’s not soggy.

 

[Genie+]

If you find you just can’t keep up with an abundant crop, look into AmpleHarvest.org

 

[SandyinMonterey]

I like to use it in pasta primavera. I'd also would use in in a vegetarian stuffed pepper recipe.

 

[Christine]

I make this recipe a LOT for a weeknight meal. I use a roll of Turkey Sausage from Wegman's to keep the calories lower. I do use a lot more cheese though and add Italian seasoning while I'm making it. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zucchini-sausage-stovetop-casserole/

I will also just pan-saute some, add Italian stewed tomatoes, and parmesan cheese and serve over rice for a side dish.

 

[lynxstch]

I make zoodles (zucchini spaghetti). I tried one device but it was unsatisfactory, so I use a mandolin.

Or just dice or cut into discs and sauté with onions and/or tomatoes.

Great for veggie chili and in stir frys too.

OMG I used a mandolin, once, and I almost cut the tip of my finger off. Bled forever. Now I just use the spiralizer!!!