Hello everyone! In this section, we're going to talk about an ingredient as versatile as it is noble. We're talking about humble little green companions, who can sometimes be very watery. Yes, you guessed it: zucchini , also known as round courgettes or Italian zucchini .
Get ready, because here we're going to break down the world of zucchini recipes , so you can get the most out of them (literally and figuratively) and make them your new best friends in the kitchen. You'll see that you can make tons of delicious, easy, and varied dishes with zucchini
Look, the first rule to avoid frustrating a meal with zucchini is to understand and accept zucchini, with its virtues and defects. It's a vegetable with a lot of water—a lot! And if we don't remove that moisture before or during cooking, we end up with a sad, watery dish.
stuffed zucchini isn't everything this vegetable has to offer . There's a whole universe of flavor to discover if you know how to cook zucchini .
One option is to steam them , or cook them on a griddle over high heat . They can also be cooked in the oven . The latter is one of the easiest ways to prevent the zucchini from releasing too much water.
Grilled Zucchini: A basic but glorious recipe. Slice the zucchini thinly, add salt, pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and grill until golden brown. They're incredible served with a fried egg or as a side dish for meat . The secret: a touch of lemon at the end. Expert-level zucchini recipes with zero effort.
Savory Zucchini Pudding: Ideal for when there's a lot of zucchini in the fridge and you need to use it before it goes bad. Grate zucchini and mix it with sautéed onions, cheese, eggs, and a little flour. Pour everything into a pudding pan and bake. It's moist, flavorful , and can be eaten hot or cold. A star among zucchini dishes .
Zucchini goes great with a ton of things. Think onion and garlic , obviously, the foundation of everything. But zucchini recipes also go very well with cheese (always cheese!), egg, corn, rice, bulgur wheat, or couscous ; with other vegetables like carrots , bell peppers , and, of course, eggplant .
Fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or basil bring them to life. A few good spices, a touch of heat... and voila! Instantly pure flavor.
Because yes, beyond the classic stuffed zucchini , there's a world of zucchini recipes . From zucchini tarts , grilled zucchini , and vegetable millefeuilles , which are a go-to for any lunch or dinner, to quick stir-fries and creamy soups .
The great thing about zucchini recipes is that they can save an impromptu meal or be a healthy lunch for work. Because the best thing about zucchini dishes is that they don't have to be complicated or sophisticated to be spectacular.
