10 Recipes That Prove Zucchini Is Actually a Magic Vegetable
There are a lot of one-trick ponies out there, but let’s just start by saying zucchini is not one of them. In fact, we can’t help but think of this versatile, in-season squash as a seriously magical ingredient. It can fill many roles, taking the place of potatoes, bananas, chicken and more.
Don’t believe us? Go on and see. Zucchini is capable of countless feats; these 10 recipes are just the start.
Slice, bread and lightly fry zucchini into this Zucchini Parmesan Crisps (pictured above).
Chop zucchini up and cook it with peppers and onions, then serve it with eggs as Zucchini “Hash Browns” in place of potatoes.
Grate zucchini, then form it into patties and fry into Zucchini Pancakes.
Renee Comet, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.
Chef Name: Rachael Ray Full Recipe Name: Zucchini Chili Talent Recipe: Rachael Rayâs Zucchini Chili, as seen on Food Networkâs Rachael Rayâs Week in a Day FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, CINCO/SUMMER /FATHERSDAY Show Name: Rachael Rayâs Week in a Day,Chef Name: Rachael Ray Full Recipe Name: Zucchini Chili Talent Recipe: Rachael Ray’s Zucchini Chili, as seen on Food Network’s Rachael Ray’s Week in a Day FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, CINCO/SUMMER /FATHERSDAY Show Name: Rachael Ray’s Week in a Day
Chop up zucchini and simmer it into a hearty, loaded and well-spiced Zucchini Chili.
Use breaded zucchini in place of eggplant or chicken and make a saucy, vegetarian Zucchini Parmesan.
Matt Armendariz, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved
Grate zucchini and bake it into a moist, subtly sweet Healthy Zucchini Bread.
Top sliced zucchini with cheesy breadcrumbs for Ina Garten’s baked Zucchini Gratin.
Renee Comet, 2016, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved
Food Network Kitchen’s Zucchini Fried Nachos for Summer Slow Cooker/Zucchini Fries/Picnic Brick-Pressed Sandwiches, as seen on Food Network.
Trade tortilla chips for baked zucchini slices, then load them up with all the fixings for Zucchini Fry Nachos.
Renee Comet, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved
Chef Name: Melissa d'Arabian Full Recipe Name: Zucchini Carpaccio Talent Recipe: Melissa d'Arabian’s Zucchini Carpaccio, as seen on Food Network’s Ten Dollar Dinners FNK Recipe: Project: Foodnetwork.com, CINCO/SUMMER/FATHERSDAY Show Name: Ten Dollar Dinners
Shave the raw vegetable so it’s paper-thin for a refreshing Zucchini Carpaccio that’s perfect for entertaining.
Jackie Alpers, 2015,Television FoodNetwork, G.P.All Rights Reserved
Spiralize zucchini into crunchy, slender zoodles for a riff on classic slaw.
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The Mom 100: Baby Zucchini Gratin
Feed Me Phoebe: Green Shakshuka with Zucchini, Chard and Peas
Creative Culinary: Lemony Summer Squash Bread
Taste with the Eyes: Summer Squash Lasagna with Fried Basil #glutenfree
TasteBook: Summer Squash Herb Tart
