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Spicy Zucchini Soup
By junerodgers
If you are using extra large zucchini, scoop out and discard the seeds first
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno chile (or more to taste, depending on how spicy you would like the soup to be), seeds, stems and ribs removed and discarded, chopped
- 3 chopped garlic cloves
- 2 pounds chopped zucchini (skin on), about 5-6 cups
- 1 1/2 cups chopped day-old bread
- 3 cups chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (spearmint), loosely packed, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed, chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Sweet & Spicy Shrimp & Zucchini Stir-Fry
By rbotzl01
Delicious and easy to make sweet & spicy shrimp with zucchini is perfect quick and healthy supper
- 2 Tablespoons, Vegetable Oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, crushed*
- 2 medium to large Zucchini, halved then sliced into half-inch chunks
- 1 Tablespoon, dark Soy sauce or to taste*
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb raw jumbo Shrimps, peeled and deveined
- Salt, to taste
- Sweet Chili Sauce, 3-5 Tablespoons diluted with about 3-7 tablespoons of water, or to taste*
- A few drops of Sesame oil.
- You may add some chopped onions for some extra aroma and flavor, too.
- Get a gluten-free soy-sauce and sweet chili sauce if on a gluten-free diet.
- Adjust the heat/spice level to your liking. Just taste it before adding it and then determine how spicy you want it to be.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 medium to large zucchini, halved then sliced into half-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon, dark soy sauce, or to taste
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 3 to 5 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, diluted with about 3-7 tablespoons of water, or to taste*
- A few drops of sesame oil.
Lobster Tail Fra Diavolo with Zucchini Noodles
By Dr_Mom
This recipe is mildly spicy, so if you can handle the heat, add another 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or just a...
- 1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 (4-ounce) lobster tails, removed from shell and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into "noodles"
- 1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped
Chicken, Rice and Zucchini Casserole
By Katecooks
Calories 337 Fat 9.7 g Satfat 5
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast half, skinned
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 (8-ounce) zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Ancient Grains Stuffed Zucchini
By cll6@cornell.edu
The 2nd place winner in our Engine 2 Food Line Recipe contest is Lauren Vaught
- 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 1 Package Engine 2 Ancient Grains Blend
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen edamame
- 1/2 cup shredded and diced carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- 2 tsp. low sodium tamari
- 1 Tbs. chopped almonds or peanuts
- 1/2 cup chopped mango, fresh or frozen
Shrimp Primavera with Carrot & Zucchini Noodles
By PineyCook
This carrot and zucchini noodle primavera with shrimp is yummy and filling
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 cups broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 pounds asparagus, remove woody ends, and cut into thirds
- 3/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup green snap beans, cut into bite size
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 large carrots, peeled and spiral cut using the spaghetti blade
- 2 medium zucchini, spiral cut using the spaghetti blade
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper
GRILLED CHEESE AND FRIED ZUCCHINI SANDWICH
By á-25967
This is a great meal for leftover fried zucchini
- Fried Zucchini
- Cheese of your choice (we use Swiss or Mozzarella)
- Ciabatta bread or neo Tuscan boule
Zucchini Chicken Alfredo
By Lsweetnell
PREPARATION Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchini into thin noodles
- 3 zucchini, ends trimmed
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Stuffed Zucchini
By á-3229
Directions: Cut off the stem side of the zucchini or yellow squash
- 2 medium-sized Florida zucchini or large yellow squash
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce (your favorite)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- olive oil for cooking
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper to
Zucchini with Rice and Coconut Milk
By ladygourmet
Heat a sauce pan with the olive oil and add the onion, garlic and zucchini
- 3 – 4 cups of zucchini – sliced
- 1 onion – sliced thin
- 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
- Healthy handful of fresh basil – sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon – lemon juice
- 13.5 oz can of coconut milk
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
Crescent Zucchini Pie
By rmulleni
saute zucchini, onion, butter, parsley & seasonings until tender
- 4 c sliced unpeeled zucchini
- 1 c coarsley chopped onion
- 1/2 c butter or margarine (I use butter)
- 1/2 c chopped parsley or 2 tbsp parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 eggs well beaten
- 8 oz shredded cheese (2 cups mozzerella, M jack, provolone, muenster)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls ( I use reduced fat)
No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna
By janicecraig
Zucchini makes a great substitute for pasta in this scrumptious low carb version of lasagna
- 2 large zucchini
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 egg
- 1 (15-ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
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