Best Zucchini With Lemony Crumbs Recipes

Roasted Zucchini with Preserved Lemon and Oregano (Greek) image

Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Beau MacMillan

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large zucchini
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, diced
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 tablespoon chopped preserved lemon, store-bought or homemade

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put a roasting pan in the oven to preheat.
Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut across into thirds. Put the zucchini into a bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, parsley and oregano, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to combine.
Carefully remove the hot roasting pan from the oven and add the zucchini mixture. Put the pan to the oven and roast for 3 minutes. Remove it, and stir in the olives and preserved lemon. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, don't let the zucchini get too soft. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

Zucchini with Lemony Crumbs image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Time 40m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds zucchini, coarsely grated
3/4 stick unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs (from a day-old baguette)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Toss zucchini with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl and let drain 20 minutes. Squeeze handfuls of zucchini in a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then cook bread crumbs, zest, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, stirring, until crumbs are golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out skillet, then cook garlic in remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add zucchini and sauté until softened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve zucchini topped with bread crumbs.