Versatile Zucchini Spread Recipes

25+ BEST ZUCCHINI RECIPES: BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE WITH PARMESAN AND THYME

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme, and spices in a medium bowl.
• Prepare a large baking sheet that's topped with a wire baking rack. Lightly brush the wire baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Place the zucchini spears, skin-side down, on the baking rack in a single layer. Brush each one with extra virgin olive oil.
• Sprinkle the herb and cheese topping on each zucchini stick so they are all lightly coated.
• Bake in the heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. For a crispy golden topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more. Watch it carefully so the zucchini does not burn.
• Serve immediately as an appetizer with a dipping sauce, or as a side next to your protein of choice.

VERSATILE ZUCCHINI PATTIES

Steps:

• 1. Spread zucchini. Lay out on paper towels or in a colander (with a bowl under it), sprinkle zucchini with salt and let rest for at least 30 minutes (I get best results when I let it sit for several hours). This step pulls out excess moisture from the zucchini/squash.
• 2. In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese (add seasoning at this time as well if you desire).
• 3. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden.

VERSATILE ZUCCHINI SPREAD

Steps:

• Squeeze the excess water out of the shredded zucchini.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a deep frying pan on medium. Add the chopped shallot and garlic and lightly sauté,
• Add the zucchini and cook for 20 minutes or so, stirring until the zucchini has caramelized and the mixture looks like a thick jam. If you are adding the parmesan do so at the end and let it melt before taking off the stove.
• Remove from the heat and cool. Spoon into your small glass canning jars and store in the refrigerator. You can also can for storage and giving away as holiday gifts.

OLIVE ZUCCHINI SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; beat until blended. , Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve with baguette slices.

ZUCCHINI SPREAD

Steps:

• Squeeze the zucchini to remove excess water.
• In a food processor or blender, process the zucchini and all other ingredients except the nuts until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
• Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl.
• Fold in the nuts.
• Cover and refrigerate before serving.