Best Microwave Steamed Zucchini Recipes

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MICROWAVE ZUCCHINI



Microwave Zucchini image

Fast and easily adaptable to include whatever cheese, toppings, spices, etc. you enjoy with zucchini!

Provided by AmyLynn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 1 zucchini, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 zucchini
1 teaspoon butter
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Trim ends and slice zucchini in half length-wise.
  • Place skin-side up on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from microwave and turn zucchini over. With a knife, make small cuts into the inside of zucchini.
  • Spread butter over zucchini, and then salt and pepper to taste. Microwave for 1 more minute. You could also add other toppings at this point!
  • Enjoy :).

MICROWAVE-STEAMED ZUCCHINI



Microwave-Steamed Zucchini image

My daughter and I love zucchini this way. So easy....no chopping, dicing, etc. Give it a try, and use one zucchini, or as many as you need. I use non-fat spray, so extremely diet-friendly. Parmesan cheese or bacon bits are good additions.

Provided by Denibates

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large zucchini
butter-flavored cooking spray
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini lenth-wise, not cutting all the way to the bottom.
  • Open slightly and spray interior with butter.
  • Sprinkle interior with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and place in microwave. Microwave for 5 minutes on high power.
  • Let stand for two minutes, remove, and cut in wedges.
  • Voila.

STEAMY MICROWAVE ZUCCHINI



Steamy Microwave Zucchini image

Super easy, healthy vegetables with great flavor!

Provided by christileah

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 zucchini, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix zucchini, celery, onion, and mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap.
  • Cook on High until vegetables are steamed and slightly tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Pull plastic wrap away from dish, stir vegetables, sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the vegetables, and replace the plastic to seal tightly. Let dish sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir vegetables to coat evenly with melted cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 111.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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