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Fresh Tomato Sauce w/ Sautéed Zucchini & Spaghetti
By ladygourmet
For the Zucchini: Place the sliced zucchini in a bowl; add the seasonings, lemon juice and canola
- For the Zucchini:
- 4 zucchini – peeled and sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 – tbs. canola oil
- For the Fresh Tomato Sauce:
- 10 – 12 fresh beefsteak tomatoes quartered
- 5 cloves garlic – chopped
- 1 tbs. sugar
- 1 tbs. salt
- 1 tbs. dried oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh basil ripped
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Romano cheese for grating
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti
- Asiago cheese shavings for garnish
- Olive oil for drizzling over the finished dish
Cauliflower Feta Meatballs and Spicy Harissa Tomato Zucchini Noodles
By á-48528
With this cauliflower recipe, we're able to eat fluffy meatballs without the heavy calories and fat
- 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see note below)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 2 1/2 tablespoons harissa sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 5 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Zucchini Noodles
By MiMaRee
This lo carb Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Zucchini Noodles recipe uses a Spiralizer to create the perfect zucchini noo...
- 2 roasted red peppers, weighing 8-ounces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces soft goat cheese, (usually labeled chevre)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 pounds zucchini, ends cut off and spiralized or cut into 'noodles'
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh parmesan, grated
- Extra goat cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
Zucchini and Spaghetti Lasagna
By ladygourmet
Heat a saucepot with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 zucchini – peeled and cut
- 1 Vidalia onion – diced
- 5 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley – chopped
- 29 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
- 3-4 tbs. red wine
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbs. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 16 oz. mozzarella – shredded
- 1/2 lb. sliced salami
- 1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- 2 lbs. your favorite spaghetti
- Olive oil
Zucchini, Carrot, and Parsnip Patties with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
By á-4084
Although this recipe uses the grill you can also cook on the stove top
- Patties:
- SAUCE
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 medium zucchini, trimmed and coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium parsnip, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
- 4 –6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
Zucchini & Potato Tian
By mangia_g2
Sliced summer veggies baked with cheese
- Olive Oil
- 2 Large Onions, cut in half and sliced
- 2 Garlic cloves, mince
- 3/4 LB Zucchini (may combine with yellow squash)
- 1 LB Potatoes
- 1 LB tomatoes (opt)
- 1 TB fresh Thyme
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2 OZ Gruyere cheese, shredded
Zucchini & Summer Squash Tuscan Grilled
By timbrehse
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- 2 zucchini, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 3 summer squash, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 sprigs rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1 sprig oregano, chopped
- 3 lemons
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- To Taste salt & pepper
- sturdy skewers, soaked in hot water for an hour if wooden
- 2 red onions
Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze
By á-10847
The crunchy, sweet candied zucchini that crowns this cake is optional, but takes the presentation to stunning, fun ...
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
- Coarse salt
- 2 medium zucchini
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- Orange glaze
- Candied zucchini strips, optional
Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini
By á-34480
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat
- 16 medium to large Roma tomatoes, preferrably organic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried ground oregano
- 6-8 basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes
- 3-4 medium zucchini, preferably organic, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pineapple Zucchini Cake (without) Cream Cheese Frosting
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Who knew that Zucchini and dessert even went together? This Pineapple Zucchini Cake is so easy to make, that you d...
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (can use all white flour if you don't have this)
- 1-1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional, I didn't use)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon), (you can use pre-ground, too)
- 1 pinch ground dried ginger (about 1/16 teaspoon)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups grated (unpeeled) zucchini (*see Note)
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained (reserve in case you need it for the cake batter or the frosting)
- NOTE: I think that half the pineapple would have been better, and I will do that next time.
- NOTE: Because I'm trying to cut back on my sweet tooth, and fat, I didn't frost this cake. Undoubtedly, the frosting below is phenomenally good with this cake!
- FROSTING
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened (can use full-fat cream cheese)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Splash of milk or pineapple juice, if necessary
- Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Zucchini Bread
By á-98782
Zucchini bread is delicious any time of year, but especially good when the fresh zucchini is ready in your garden
- 3 cups flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Zucchini with Feta and Pine Nuts
By á-103628
Toast pine nuts on 300 degrees till lightly brown
- 2 lbs. zucchini, sliced on an angle (about 1/4 inch or thick)
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced parsley
- 2 tsp. minced oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts (toasted)
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