Best Zesty Zucchini Recipes

ZESTY ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes with chiles, onion, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until tender-crisp.

LEMON-ZESTY ZUCCHINI WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss pine nuts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread out on a sheet pan. Toast the nuts in the oven, shaking the pan about half way through, until evenly brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Reserve the baking sheet.
• Toss the zucchini with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Spread out on the baking sheet and roast until crisp tender and slightly brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Toss zucchini and lemon with the nuts, and scatter dollops of the cheese on top. Serve.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI CORN CAKES

Steps:

• In large bowl, stir together zucchini, corn, onion, egg, Bisquick mix, milk, salt and pepper.
• Grease griddle or skillet with oil, or use nonstick griddle; heat over medium heat (350°F). For each corn cake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve corn cakes topped with sour cream and tomatoes. Garnish with basil.

ZESTY PARMESAN-BREADCRUMB-CRUSTED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch round pie dish with pan spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Arrange slices in a shingle fashion from the outside edge of the dish to the center.
• Mix together the salt, spices, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Stir in the oil to coat all the breadcrumbs.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the zucchini. Make sure you get all the nooks and crannies of the zucchini slices.
• Place in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the zucchini is cooked through.

LINDA'S ZESTY STEWED TOMATOES WITH ZUCCHINI, ONIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Put zucchini in a med. sized pot, and add the can of chopped tomatoes and juice.
• Add onion, and green pepper, along with a couple of shakes of tabasco sauce, or a couple of shakes of red hot peppers, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cook for about 15 minutes. Make sure you don't cook too long, or veggies get mushy. They should have a little crunch to them.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place the Brine soak ingredients in a glass or stainless steel container. Sprinkle with canning salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, rinse well and drain. Squeeze out excess water. You`ll have 4 cups of well packed veggies.
• In a large heavy bottom pot prepare vinegar solution by adding all it`s ingredients bring to a boil then add the drained vegetables and simmer for 10 minute Add food coloring if desired.
• Fill jars, leaving 1/4-inch head-space. Process pints for 10 minute in boiling-water canner.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI CARROT BREAD

Steps:

• pre heat oven 350.
• in first bowl, mix dry ingredients.
• in second bowl, whisk/mix eggs and applesauce.
• combine bowl 2 with bowl 1 and mix until all dry ingredients are well incorporated. (will appear very dry like dough).
• add zucchini, carrot puree, citrus rind, and ginger, mix well.
• Spray oil or grease baking pan. I chose a large bread pan.
• pour ingredients into bread pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 30 minutes. until done in center.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• Mix crumbs and parmesan.
• Dip zucchini strips in beaten egg, then in crumb mixture.
• Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place strips on sheet.
• Bake at 425* for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients. Add zucchini and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large stainless steel bowl layer the first 3 ingredients sprinkle all the salt on the veggies. Top with cold water and set aside for 2-3 hours.
• Drain into a colander and rinse well under running cold water.Drain well.
• In a large stainless steel pot add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil stirring to dissolve sugar. Gentle boil for 10 minutes. Cover and let infuse for 1 hour.
• Prep your jars I used 6 - 8 ounce jars. And prepare the water bath.
• Bring the infused vinegar to a boil.
• Add the drained veggies bring to a boil and for 5 minutes.
• Pack into jars leaving 1/2 head space.
• Remove air bubbles and ladle the hot liquid to leave 1/2 inch head space.
• Wipe rims clean and top with lids and bands. screw to finger tip tight.
• Place jars in boiling water bath with at least 1 inch covering the jars.
• Bring back to a boil , cover and boil for 15 minutes.
• Turn of flame remove lid and rest for 5 minutes.
• Remove jars without tipping and place in a draft free place till cool.
• Remove bands and store in a cool dark place.

ZESTY GRILLED ZUCCHINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place zucchini, onion, red bell pepper and vinaigrette in a large resealable bag. Seal bag and refrigerate 4-8 hours, turning occasionally.
• Boil 4 quarts of water and cook Penne pasta to al dente, about 8-10 minutes (according to package directions).
• Preheat grill to medium (300-350F/150-180C). Remove veggies from marinade and reserve marinade. Place veggies on a veggie grill rack and grill covered for 8-10 minutes, turning once. Remove from grill and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Drain pasta, transfer to a deep serving platter/dish. Spoon veggies over pasta and drizzle with reserved marinade. (I heated the marinade for a bit in the microwave to warm before drizzling over the pasta & veggies).
• Season dish with salt & pepper to taste (I used McCormick's Garlic Pepper Grinder instead) and sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Grease (I use butter) two 9 x 5 bread pans.
• Beat eggs well. Add sugar, oil, zests, and zucchini. Mix well.
• Combine all dry ingredients (except nuts) in a separate bowl and mix.
• Add to zucchini mixture and stir just until combined. It may still be a little lumpy.
• Fold in walnuts, if using, and pour into prepared pans.
• Bake for 65 minutes or until done, using a toothpick to test center. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is done.
• Cool for 10 to 15 minutes in pans on a rack. Then remove loaves from pans, and allow to cool completely on rack.

ZESTY TOMATO ZUCCHINI TOSS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, layer tomatoes, zucchini, onion and parsley. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over vegetables. Chill before serving.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPER AND PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 4 slices (lengthwise). Cut each slice into 4 pieces. Julienne roasted red peppers.
• 2. Heat butter and oil in large skillet. Add garlic, capers and red pepper flakes. Saute 1 minute.
• 3. Stir in roasted red peppers, heat through - about 1 minute.
• 4. Add zucchini, cover and cook over medium heat about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn heat to low and keep warm while cooking penne.
• 5. Cook penne according to package directions. Drain. Combine in a large serving dish with basil, zucchini and peppers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes with chiles, onion, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• 2. Reduce heat to low and cook until tender-crisp.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI SAUTé

Steps:

• Wash Zucchini, but, do not peel.
• Slice in rounds about 1/4-inch thick.
• Mix together remaining ingredients except olive oil.
• Sprinkle over zucchini and toss until seasonings is well distributed.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Add zucchini and sauté until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.

YUMMY ZESTY ZUCCHINI WRAP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pan.
• Add sliced zucchini, bell pepper and onion.
• Sauté approximately 10 minutes until done to your taste. Add salt and pepper.
• Spread 2 tbs guacamole on flour tortilla, or more if you are like me :).
• Add cooked veggies to the tortilla, spinach and sliced cherry tomatoes if using.
• Wrap and serve either hot or cold.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 9x5 loaf pans with baking spray or grease and flour.
• 2. Grate the outer zest of one lemon and squeeze the juice of the lemon to make 2 tsps. Set aside. Grate a medium zucchini to make 2 cups of pulp. Squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
• 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients listed. In a medium bowl, beat 4 eggs lightly. Add water,oil, zucchini, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir to combine. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients until all is combined. Fold in the chopped nuts.
• 4. Turn batter into the two prepared loaf pans. Bake 1 hour or until toothpick tests done. Place pans on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Carefully remove from pans and allow to cool completely. Cover with foil and store on counter or refrigerate. Freezes well for three months tightly wrapped.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI SKILLET

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Cook and stir the next six ingredients until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine basil, oregano, salt, pepper, picante sauce and mustard; pour into skillet. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Gently stir in tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

LOW FAT ZESTY ZUCCHINI DIP

Steps:

• Slice the zucchinis and toss with sea salt and lemon zest. Make sure they are thoroughly coated. Steam the zucchini slices. I use a ceramic bowl covered in the microwave for 6 minutes. While the zucchini steams, take the raw spinach leaves and the basil and grind them up finely in a food processor. You should be left with about a cup of chopped greens. Place these in a bowl. Take the steamed zucchini slices and the 1/2 of tofu and place in the food processor. It is fine if the zucchini is still warm. Blend until they are a paste and add to the bowl. You can blend less if you want it to be chunky. Mix the greens and the zucchini paste in the bowl by hand. Add in your tahini as you stir. Sprinkle with some more sea salt and lemon zest to taste Garnish with radicchio, radishes, tomatoes and serve with pita or crackers. Makes four servings, or about 8 ounces.