Meals With Zucchini
From quick sautéed sides to cheesy casseroles, zucchini is the ultimate kitchen multitasker. Whether you spiralize it into zoodles, bake it into muffins, or stuff it with savory fillings, these recipes prove zucchini can shine at any meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Spiralizer (optional)
Ingredients
Basic Sautéed Zucchini
- 2 zucchini sliced
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Zucchini Muffins
- 1 cup grated zucchini squeezed dry
- your favorite muffin batter fold zucchini into batter
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- 2 large zucchini halved lengthwise, centers scooped
- 1 cup ground turkey or beef cooked with marinara
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
- 2 medium zucchini spiralized
- pesto or olive oil and lemon for serving
Instructions
- For sautéed zucchini: Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and zucchini slices. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, until just tender but not mushy. Season with salt and pepper.
- For zucchini muffins: Fold grated zucchini into your muffin batter. Add a pinch of cinnamon for flavor. Bake as directed until golden and set.
- For stuffed zucchini boats: Fill hollowed zucchini halves with cooked turkey or beef in marinara. Top with cheese. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, until bubbly.
- For zoodles: Spiralize zucchini and toss with pesto or olive oil and lemon. Serve raw or quickly sautéed for 2 minutes.
Notes
Zucchini cooks quickly — high heat for a short time keeps it crisp. Try zucchini fries, chips, or fritters for fun appetizers. For casseroles, combine zucchini with breadcrumbs, cheese, and milk, then bake until golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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