Do you like eating zucchini? Did you know that the vegetable can be cooked to make various dishes ranging from spicy, savory to sweet delicacies? It’s rich in vitamin A, has got a few calories and is very simple to cook. Take a look at these quick and easy recipes:
Zucchini fries
Zucchini fries can be your perfect summer snack. Try cooking parmesan-encrusted zucchini fries. The squash strips get baked and breaded. Its light and is appetizing. You can lower the cholesterol content by opting for egg whites instead of the yolk.
Zucchini muffins
The muffins can be a perfect snack after dinner or breakfast. It’s a treat for your stomach and it tastes yummy. These muffins can also be preserved in the freezer for a few days.
Zucchini bread
It’s a classic treat. The dish is moist, light and contains the right amount of sweetness. You can add some nuts, maybe walnuts to make the bread more crunchy and delicious.
Marinated zucchini and yellow squash salad
Peel the zucchini lengthwise instead of going horizontally as your salad will look beautiful with those green and yellow squash. Add some fresh basils as that will increase vitamin A in your dish.
A colourful salad with a lot of flavor, marinated zucchini and yellow squash salad is ready in no time.
Tomato-Zucchini Bake
Cook zucchini with some vegetables available in your fridge like corn, tomatoes and more. Toss them all in an oven. This baked dish tastes crunchy and has got no calories since you don’t have to use oil. It’s a perfect summer snack.
Zucchini bread with Moroccan spices
Add a twist to the classic zucchini bread by spicing it up with diced red bell peppers and hot chilli flakes. This Morrocan spiced zucchini bread will taste even better if you can add a few pistachios and make it crunchy.
Zucchini with corn and cilantro
Your salsa dishes or guacamole can be easily replaced by zucchini- corn and cilantro. This dish has a very less content of fat than the traditional guac and also contains less sodium. If you have less time to cook then this dish is a perfect savior comprising healthy nutrition.
Zucchini spaghetti
Here’s a guilt free way of indulging in your favourite pasta dish without the extra calories. It is light, tastes brilliant and can be cooked spicy. Opt for whole-wheat pasta to increase the fiber intake.
Asparagus and zucchini Pizza
A pizza serving with fewer calories is possible with zucchini and some veggies. Bake zucchini properly with this recipe for a crunchy pizza. Top it up with colourful veggies.
Zucchini oven chips
These oven baked chips are low in fat, cholesterol and saturated fat. This recipe is perfect for both your waist line and your heart.
Crunchy zucchini rounds with sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese
Zucchini’s vibrant green colour looks refreshing for an appetizer. Make small pieces in round and top it up with goat cheese and some dried tomatoes. A beautiful dish to hog on! You will like the savory taste and it’s cooked in no time.
Shrimp and zucchini barley risotto
Got only ten minutes to cook a meal? Shrimp and zucchini barley risotto can be easily prepared in no time. You need to keep it for 40 minutes for cooking. The shrimp is rich in vitamin D and the barley will bring in fiber nutrition.
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