Pickled Zucchini Ribbons Recipes

REFRIGERATOR PICKLED ZUCCHINI RIBBONS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into thin strips: Using a knife or mandolin, cut zucchini into long strips after washing.
• Prepare the pickling jar: Add cut zucchini to a large jar and add dill or other desired herbs, mustard seeds, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
• Prepare and add the brine: In a medium saucepan bring the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil. Once boiling, pour into the jar until the liquid completely submerges the zucchini. Close the lid on the jar tightly.
• Pickling instructions: Let the jar cool on the counter until it reaches room temperature. Once cooled, put the jar into the refrigerator and let the zucchini slices pickle for at least 2 hours before serving, but for best results serve after at least 24 hours. Quick pickled zucchini are good up to one month in the refrigerator.

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring pot of water to boil.
• Mean-while, with vegetable peeler-slice zucchini lengthwise into ribbons. Add zucchini to boiling water; cook until tender, 30-60 seconds.
• Drain and transfer zucchini to serving bowl.
• Add butter, oil, parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes; gently toss until butter is melted and zucchini are coated.
• I also added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to this!

REFRIGERATOR PICKLED ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

Steps:

• Combine first nine ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
• Combine zucchini and onion in a large bowl and pour hot vinegar mixture over vegetables.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 hours.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours before using.
• Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

PICKLED ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

Steps:

• Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the zucchini lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Halve the onions lengthwise, and cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Transfer the vegetables to a colander set in a bowl. Toss well with the salt. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, bring the vinegar, sugar, and spices to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Rinse the zucchini and onions well, and drain. Pat dry between paper towels.
• Transfer the zucchini and onions to a large bowl; pour in the brine. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (and up to 3 weeks).

LEMONY ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices; arrange on a serving plate., To serve, drizzle with dressing and toss lightly to coat. Top with cheese.