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3 Quick + Easy Zucchini Recipes

0 · Jun 9, 2020 · Lindsey Johnson · 7 Comments

Zucchini a.k.a courgette is one of my favorite summertime veggies. It’s easy to grow and easy to love. On its own it’s pretty bland, but that’s not a bad thing! It means that it’s perfect for pairing with bold, big flavors. I have three zucchini recipes that will have you coming back for seconds all summer long.

Zucchini 3 Ways

1. Raw Zucchini Carpaccio Salad

I pretty much like all zucchini recipes, but have recently started loving raw versions, too. I also like it thinly sliced, drizzled with olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice as carpaccio.

zucchini carapaccio

Zucchini Carpaccio Salad

Lindsey Johnson
Zucchini Carapacio
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 -4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large zucchini cut into very thin rounds
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 Tablespoosn fresh lemon juice
  • coarse salt and pepper to taste
  • 8-12 fresh basil leaves cut into thin ribbons

Instructions
 

  • Place half of the thinly sliced zucchini in a shallow serving dish.
  • Drizzle with half the olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with the remaining half of the zucchini and drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice, seasoning again with salt and pepper. Top with the basil and serve immediately.
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 2. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

And while one of the hottest food trends seems to be sweet potato fries, I like zucchini fries. We sprinkle them liberally with finely grated parmesan cheese, which seems to be everyone’s favorite.

baked-parmesan-zucchini-fries

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Lindsey Johnson
A great alternative to French fries, these zucchini fries are topped with parmesan cheese and baked until golden.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course side
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large zucchini cut into sticks
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt for sprinkling
  • Ranch or marinara for dipping
See also
Grilled Peach Salad + Goat Cheese Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the zucchini sticks with olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer on the lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the zucchini. Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until fries are golden and the cheese is crispy. Serve immediately with your choice of sauce.
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3. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

When turned into zucchini noodles (zoodles) it’s a great gluten-free substitute for pasta.

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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Lindsey Johnson
A great low carb and gluten-free substitute for wheat pasta, zucchini noodles are fantastic tossed with pesto and a little vinegar. Top with cherry tomatoes for a light summer dinner.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course main
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium zucchini ends trimmed
  • 2 Tablespoons homemade pesto or store-bought
  • 1-2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut zucchini into "noodles" using a spiralizer or creating long, thin ribbons using a mandoline, very sharp knife, or vegetable peeler.
  • Place in a bowl and add the pesto and vinegar or lemon juice. Toss well to coat the noodles. Season well with salt and pepper, to taste, and top with the halved cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.
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  1. elizabeth says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:30 am

    i think im gonna try these fries this weekend!!!!

    Reply
  2. Trish says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:48 am

    All these recipes sound incredible! We get a ton of zucchini here in our CSA bin and I am always looking for different ways to use it. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Trish

    Reply
  3. Style Bits & Bobs of M.E. says

    July 9, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    I have to make this for my grandmother. She loves zucchini!

    Reply
  4. E says

    July 10, 2014 at 3:17 am

    Wow, this looks delicious! I need to get a spiralizer today!

    Reply
  5. Carrie Pacini says

    July 10, 2014 at 6:51 am

    Can’t wait to try this! I usually cut them in rounds but I love the idea of fries.

    Reply
  6. Justin @ SaltPepperSkillet says

    July 10, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Which spiralizer do you use to cut the zoodles like that? They look perfect.

    Reply
    • Justin @ SaltPepperSkillet says

      July 11, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks. That’s a serious machine! Added to my wish list.

      Seeing this makes me want to try fried zucchini spirals that would be like fried calamari.

      Reply

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