I loved the headline of an obscure post: “14 Trending Zucchini Recipes — Because We Know You’ve Hit a Recipe Rut” And I was delighted to find it contained some really cute, creative and yummy uses for the notoriously ‘surplus’ vegetable…
New, creative, crunchy, zesty Zucchini Parmesan Chips…
Again, kudos to Sister Erin! She showed exceptional perseverance as well as due diligence in uncov-ering the post in question. Thank her for your impending edification…
Truly new and enticing…
The recipes I want to expose you to today represent a carefully curated selection of truly new, cre-ative applications for the notorious summer species Cucurbita pepe, commonly known as the Zucchini.
Had enough of Zucchini Boats, Breaded Zucchini and Zucchini Ragout? Get a load of these great prep ideas…
Zucchini Parmesan Chips
Fried grated cheese (cheddar can be subbed in or blended-with) and shredded Zucchini, pan-fried until crispy. You’ll never buy potato or corn chips again!
Flourless Zucchini Fritters
Think of them as sort of… Zucchini Hash Browns. With garlic, fresh herbs and a pinch of curry! Use them in place of flatbreads for single-serving topped creations. Always serve warm!
Zucchini Mini Pizzas
The ‘crust’ is a zucchini round, topped with your gave pizza adds. Baked just long enough for the cheese to develop little golden-browned bubbles… A great use for those oversized Zucs.
Fried Green… Zucchini
Without the breading, with simple seasonings and minimun fat. Quick, easy – and almost foolproof in the air fryer! Superb crispy ‘crust’.
Zucchini Ketchup
The flavour will surprise you – pleasantly! With onions and sweet paprika. Garlic optional! Make a big batch and bottle for use throughout the coming year…
My take
I think you’ll agree with me that these new Zucchini dishes deserve a try. Even if your friends, neigh-bours and family may not relish the gift of your surplus Zucchini, I guarantee they’ll love a plate ( or jar, as the case may be) of any of the above!
~ Maggie J.