Best Zucchini With Cilantro And Cream Recipes

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ZUCCHINI-CILANTRO DIP



Zucchini-Cilantro Dip image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Herb     Appetizer     No-Cook     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Zucchini     Summer     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium zucchini, trimmed, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper
Assorted crudités Pita bread, cut into triangles

Steps:

  • Place grated zucchini in colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 30 minutes. Rinse zucchini. Drain well. Using kitchen towel, squeeze as much water from zucchini as possible.
  • Whisk 1 cup yogurt, 3/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl until well blended. Mix in zucchini, cilantro, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Cover dip and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Transfer dip to serving bowl. Serve with crudités and pita bread.

ZUCCHINI WITH CILANTRO AND CREAM



Zucchini with Cilantro and Cream image

Provided by Hélène Wagner-Popoff

Categories     Milk/Cream     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Zucchini     Summer     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     France     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 pounds zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 10 seconds. Add zucchini and 2 tablespoons cilantro; sauté until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add cream and simmer until juices thicken slightly, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro.

ZUCCHINI WITH CILANTRO CREAM



ZUCCHINI WITH CILANTRO CREAM image

Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 3/4 pounds zucchini, cut in 1/3-inch rounds
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
1/3 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic for 10 seconds. Add zucchini and 2 tablespoons cilantro, saute 5 minutes. Add cream and simmer 1 minute until juices thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with additional cilantro.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI



Creamy Zucchini image

Here's a different treatment for zucchini that's a favorite in our home. Even though the creamy Parmesan sauce is homemade, the recipe's cooking time is short. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium zucchini, julienned
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; remove zucchini mixture with a slotted spoon and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine cream cheese and cream; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. , Return zucchini mixture to the pan. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, nutmeg and Swiss cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY, CHEESY ZUCCHINI SOUP



Creamy, Cheesy Zucchini Soup image

This zucchini soup is warm and creamy, perfect for fall or winter. Stock up and freeze when zucchini is in season. Perfect for low-carb diets!

Provided by Chair

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 ½ large red onions, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound shredded Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Put zucchini in large Dutch oven with a few inches of water. Simmer zucchini over medium-low heat until tender when poked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a blender, leaving about 1 inch of water in the bottom of the pot.
  • Blend zucchini until no large chunks remain; return to the pot. Combine bell pepper, red onions, and cilantro in the blender; blend until no large pieces remain. Stir bell pepper mixture into the blended zucchini; add cream, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until warmed through and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 372.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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