Zucchini is a tasty and healthy vegetable that contains a large amount of microelements and vitamins. You can prepare many delicious dishes from it. As a rule, zucchini is stewed, fried and baked. Most recipes require quite a lot of time to prepare, but what if you want to cook zucchini quickly and tasty? Let's talk about ways to prepare zucchini.

How to cook fried zucchini

This cooking method is perfect for those who have simple and common ingredients on hand.

What do you need:

• Zucchini 1 pc.
• Flour 50-100 gr.
• Garlic to taste.
• Mayonnaise or sour cream 3-4 tbsp. l.
• Salt, spices to taste.
• Vegetable oil.

Sequencing:

• Wash and peel the zucchini and cut it into rings.
• Mix flour with salt and roll zucchini rings in it.
• Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the zucchini on both sides until golden brown.
• Peel the garlic and grate it on a fine grater (you can also use a garlic grater). Mix mayonnaise or sour cream with garlic and let the sauce brew for 5-10 minutes.
• Brush the fried zucchini with garlic sauce and serve.

How to make zucchini salad

What do you need:

• Fresh zucchini ½ pcs.
• Cucumber 1 pc.
• Carrot 1 pc.
• Onion 1 pc.
• Salt to taste.
• Greens to taste.
• Sesame oil to taste.

Sequencing:

• Peel the zucchini and grate it on a coarse grater.
• Peel the carrots and grate them on a fine grater. Then grate the fresh cucumbers.
• Peel the onion and cut into rings.
• Mix all ingredients thoroughly and salt the salad. Then season the salad with sesame oil.

How to cook zucchini baked with cheese in the oven

This cooking method will take a little longer, but the result will be a tasty and nutritious dish.

What do you need:

• Zucchini 2-3 pcs.
• Cheese 150 gr.
• Tomato 2 pcs.
• Mayonnaise 100 gr.
• Garlic 2 cloves.
• Salt, spices to taste.
• Vegetable oil.

Sequencing:

• Prepare the zucchini for baking. To do this, wash them and remove the peel. Then cut them into medium-thick rings.
• Grate the cheese on a fine grater (you only need to use 2/3 of the total cheese), peel the garlic and grate it in the same way. Mix cheese, garlic and mayonnaise (sour cream).
• Place zucchini slices on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil. Sprinkle them with spices and salt to taste on top. Brush the squash with the cheese sauce. Place a slice of tomato on top and brush it with sauce again.
• Grate the remaining cheese on a fine grater and sprinkle it over the zucchini.
• Bake the zucchini in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for about 20 minutes. The readiness of the dish can be determined by the formed cheese crust.

how to cook zucchini stuffed with minced meat

Zucchini is stuffed with a variety of ingredients: cheese, vegetables, meat. The last option is the most popular, as the result is a tasty and very nutritious dish.

What do you need:

• Zucchini 3-4 pcs.
• Minced meat 4 gr.
• Onion 1 pc.
• Carrot 1 pc.
• Rice 1 cup.
• Salt, spices to taste.
• Vegetable oil.

Sequencing:

• Cut the zucchini into 2-3 pieces and boil in salted water. This will take no more than 5 minutes. Remove the pulp from the zucchini.
• Boil the rice, peel the onions and carrots and grate them on a fine grater. Onions, carrots, and zucchini pulp should be fried in vegetable oil for about 2-3 minutes. Add boiled rice and continue to simmer the mixture over low heat for 5-7 minutes. Then add minced meat, salt and spices. Simmer the mixture over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Place the prepared zucchini on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil. Place the filling into the zucchini. Bake the zucchini in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. Zucchini can be sprinkled with herbs on top.

Using the above recipes, you can easily prepare delicious zucchini, which can become not only an appetizer, but also a main dish on your table.

Hello, dear readers! It's amazing what you can do with zucchini quickly and deliciously. Zucchini dishes are surprisingly varied. Despite the fact that zucchini does not have a distinct taste, recipes with zucchini are very popular.

And we have made a selection of several not complicated, but delicious dishes for you, so that you will delight yourself and surprise your loved ones.

1. How to make zucchini pancakes

Now we will look at two dishes, they are very tasty and are not harmful to health. They can also be used by people who watch their figure.

If you are “for” a low-calorie product and do not like frying, then we can advise you to bake the pancakes in the oven.

Zucchini pancakes with cheese

These pancakes cook very quickly and taste amazing. For cooking we will need the following products:

• Zucchini – ½;
• Hard cheese – 40 g;
• Corn flour - 3 tbsp. l.;
• Wheat flour – 3 tbsp;
• Kefir – 50 g;
• Soda – 1 pinch;
• Salt;
• Pepper;
• Vegetable oil;

Cooking method:

1. First, we need to wash the zucchini and divide it into 2 parts (you can set aside the second part and use it for our next recipe).
2. Then put half a zucchini on a coarse grater. If you have an older vegetable, you can peel it.
3. Grate the cheese onto a coarse grater. You can use any cheese you like, but these pancakes taste best with Parmesan.
   You can also not be limited to 40 grams and add as much cheese as you want.
4. Add salt. It is important not to let the zucchini release juice, because the more moisture in the dough, the more flour you will have to add.
5. Lightly mix the mixture, add kefir and stir again. Now you can add 3 tablespoons of corn flour.
6. Add a pinch of soda and do not extinguish it, since we already have an acidic ingredient - kefir.
7. It's time for wheat flour. First add one spoon and mix thoroughly. And if you see that there is juice and the dough is liquid, add another tablespoon of white flour.
8. Our dough is ready and we can start preparing the dish. Grease a frying pan or baking sheet with vegetable oil and be sure to heat it up so that the pancakes do not stick to the container.
9. Spread the dough in a thin layer into small flat cakes. Fry over low heat.

Voila! The dish is ready and can be served for dinner. Zucchini pancakes are delicious both hot and cold.

You can add black pepper, garlic and herbs to this dough - all at your discretion. You can also add flour during the cooking process if the zucchini releases juice.

Perhaps you have a question, why do we need two types of flour? The fact is that corn flour will help us feel the full taste of zucchini, making the pancakes not as soft as wheat flour does.

White flour will help us “glue” all the ingredients together. But it also makes the dough viscous. And when the dish is ready, we will feel one, raw mass.

If you don't have corn flour, you can simply grind the corn grits.

Zucchini fritters with herbs and garlic

The same light dish, but with garlic and without cheese, for lovers of spicy foods. To prepare this dish we take:

• Zucchini – ½;
• Garlic – 1 clove;
• Corn flour – 2 tbsp;
• Wheat flour – 1 tbsp;
• Parsley;
• Soda;
• Lemon acid;
• Salt;

Cooking process:

1. Before we start kneading the dough, we must rinse the zucchini, grate it on a coarse grater, add salt and leave it for 15 minutes so that the juice comes out.
2. After the time has passed, we can begin preparing the dough. And the first step is to add garlic (we put it through a garlic press) and pre-chopped parsley.
3. Take soda on the tip of a teaspoon and add it to the dough. We also take citric acid, but even less than soda, just a little bit.
4. Add corn flour, wheat flour, mix well. Our dough is ready and we can prepare a container for baking or frying them by pouring oil and heating the frying pan.
5. Spread the dough into thin flat cakes and cook over low heat. It is very tasty to serve this dish with sour cream or other sauces of your choice. Bon appetit!

2. Zucchini cake

This cake can also be called dietary. It is easy to prepare and contains a minimum of calories with a maximum of rich taste.

Let's get started and see what products we should have to prepare this delicious dish:

• Zucchini – 4 pcs;
• Low-fat sour cream – 300 g;
• Cottage cheese – 5 tbsp;
• Tomato – 4 pcs.;
• Garlic – 4 cloves;
• Sunflower oil;
• Wheat flour;
• Salt;
• Greenery;

If you have already stocked up on ingredients and are ready to start cooking, then we should move on to the next step - prepare and fry the zucchini.

How to make a zucchini cake

You can read how to properly fry zucchini for a cake below. And now the recipe for making the cake:

1. Let's prepare the cream. To do this, we need to mix sour cream, cottage cheese, garlic and salt. You can use store-bought or homemade mayonnaise, but then our cake will be very high in calories.
2. Next, we need to cut the tomatoes into circles and add salt to taste.
3. Now place the zucchini on the dish in one layer, covering the entire container.
4. Next, grease this entire layer with cream and place tomatoes on top in one layer.
5. Then again there is a layer of zucchini. We lay out all the products in this order until the end.
6. We put tomatoes on top and decorate with herbs.
7. Now we put our delicious dish in the refrigerator for several hours so that it hardens and soaks.

How to fry zucchini

1. First cut 4 small zucchini into circles, about half a centimeter thick.
2. Then we salt them, put them in a bowl and wait for one hour, the zucchini should release juice. Next, drain the juice.
3. Take a frying pan, pour in vegetable oil and heat it thoroughly. It is important that there is not a lot of oil, because zucchini should not be greasy.
4. Pour the flour into a bowl and coat each zucchini slice in the flour. Turn the heat on low and add the zucchini, fry on both sides.
5. You don’t have to wait until the vegetable is completely fried; just brown it slightly. Also, for frying and adding an appetizing taste, we can fry it in batter using eggs.
6. To do this, we need to take several eggs, beat them and after dipping the zucchini in flour, dip it into the egg. Flour can be replaced with breadcrumbs.
7. To make the cake even lighter, we can bake the zucchini and not use any flour at all. Or use oat and wheat bran flour.

As you can see, nothing complicated – just pleasure! And yet, you can arrange the layers of the cake with whatever you like, make it with mushrooms, for example, or add cheese.

3. Easy zucchini rolls

This is an amazing dish. It is prepared very simply, tastes very pleasant, and can be served as a light appetizer before the main course.

We will need:

• Zucchini – 2 pcs.;
• - 150 g;
• Sour cream – 2 tbsp.
• Parsley;
• Vegetable oil;

Cooking method:

We do this with all the zucchini. Place on a plate. You can also add garlic and chopped herbs to the filling.

4. Zucchini boats

To give this dish a piquant flavor, it is best served with garlic sauce. So let's prepare it in advance.

To do this, we need 125 grams of natural homemade yogurt, and 2 cloves of garlic, previously passed through a garlic press.

Mix this, adding spices to your taste and one tablespoon of soy sauce. Place in a saucepan and start preparing the stuffed zucchini.

Ingredients:

• Zucchini – 2 pcs.;
• Onion – 1 pc.;
• Bell pepper – ½;
• Chili pepper – 1 pc.;
• Grated cheese – 50 gr.;
• Salt pepper;
• Vegetable oil;

Preparation:

1. We wash the zucchini, cut off the “tails” and cut them lengthwise into two equal parts.
2. Scoop out the pulp with a spoon and put it in a separate bowl.
3. Cut bell pepper into slices, onion into cubes, and hot pepper into rings.
4. Fry the onion in a small amount of oil.
5. Add the peppers and after 5 minutes the zucchini pulp and fry for 8 minutes.
6. Stuff the zucchini with the resulting minced meat.
7. Now we line a baking sheet with foil, lay out our boats and sprinkle cheese on top.
8. Bake for 25 minutes at 180 degrees.

When serving them, don't forget about the sauce. Bon appetit!

5. Summer stew

Summer, light and tasty stew can be served either as a separate dish or as a side dish to the main dish.

Products for cooking:

• Green zucchini – 1 pc.;
• Yellow zucchini – 1 pc.;
• Champignons – 250 g;
• Onion – 1 pc.;
• Yellow bell pepper – 1 pc.;
• Cherry tomatoes – 100 g;
• Sour cream – 100 g;
• Green onions;
• Salt pepper;

Preparation:

1. First, take the champignons (they should be small) and cut them in half. Then heat a deep frying pan by pouring oil into it.
2. Fry the mushrooms until golden brown. After that, put them in a separate container.
3. Next, clean and dice the onion. Sauté in the same pan until transparent.
4. Wash the zucchini and pepper. Cut the pepper, remove seeds, and cut into small pieces. Cut the zucchini into thin slices.
5. Throw the peppers and zucchini into the onion, add salt and pepper, cover with a lid and simmer until soft.
6. Five minutes before the vegetables are ready, we add fried mushrooms, cherry tomatoes cut in half and sour cream.

Serve it with chopped green onions sprinkled on top.

6. How to cook squash caviar (2 recipes)

We offer you a choice of 2 recipes for preparing squash caviar, both from the store

To better remember, write down the ingredients for 1 liter of caviar (1 jar):

• 1 kg young zucchini
• 250-300 g of ripe and juicy Tomatoes
• 300 g red bell pepper
• 200 g young carrots
• 150 g Onion
• 3 teeth Garlic
• 1 - 1.5 tbsp. l. Sahara
• 2 tsp. Salts
• 1/3-½ tsp. Citric Acid
• Olive oil
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Recipe No. 2 for squash caviar (as in the store)

The secret to making the caviar look like in the store is the absence of pieces of zucchini and the presence of flour in the composition. It is the flour that makes it soft and pleasant to the taste.

Well, let's try it and start cooking tender squash caviar. For this we need:

• Premium wheat flour – 1.5 tbsp. l.;
• Fresh zucchini – 2 kg;
• Carrots – 500 g;
• Onions – 300 g;
• Tomato paste – 3 tbsp. l.;
• Refined vegetable oil;
• Salt – 0.5 tsp;
• Ground black pepper;
• Parsley root;
• Greens to your taste;

Preparation:

1. Wash and peel all vegetables. Including zucchini, we cut them into cubes, just like onions.
2. Take a frying pan, pour oil into it, lay out the zucchini and simmer until soft.
3. Heat another frying pan with oil and sauté the onion in it until transparent.
4. Grate parsley root and carrots. Place them on the onion and simmer until soft over low heat.
5. Add tomato to the vegetables and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
6. Combine vegetables and zucchini in a deep frying pan, mix and add oil. Simmer over low heat until all the zucchini juice has evaporated.
7. After this, add flour, salt, pepper and fry for 5-7 minutes.
8. Next, we need to grind the entire mixture in a blender to a puree.
9. Place everything back into the frying pan or saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
10. Now you can put the resulting puree into sterilized jars and cover them with lids.
11. We place the jars of caviar in a saucepan with water and sterilize the canned food (if the jar is half a liter, then we will need about half an hour).
12. We take out the jars, roll them up with metal lids and wrap them in a blanket. Leave until cool.

After the jars have cooled, they should be taken to a cool place.

7. Spicy zucchini salad

We can also call this dish Korean-style zucchini, because they taste crispy and really spicy.

To prepare this salad we will need:

• Ground red pepper – 2 tsp;
• Ground black pepper - to taste;
• Vinegar – 2 tsp;
• Salt - to taste;
• Sugar – 1 tsp;
• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp;
• Sesame – 2 tsp;
• Sesame oil – 1 tbsp;
• Vegetable oil – 2 tsp;
• Carrots – 3 pcs.;
• Bell pepper – 0.5 pcs.;
• Zucchini – 4 pcs.;
• Onions – 1 pc.;
• Garlic – 2 cloves;

Cooking method:

1. First, wash the zucchini and cut them into thin slices, add some salt and leave under pressure for 2 hours.
2. While we are waiting for the zucchini, we can prepare the rest of the vegetables - finely chop the carrots and add some salt to them, cut the bell pepper into strips, cut the onion into slices and chop the garlic.
3. Next, the onion must be sautéed in a frying pan in vegetable oil. After two hours, when our zucchini is ripe, we must add onions, bell peppers, carrots, red pepper, black pepper and garlic to them.
4. Next, season the mixture with sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar and soy sauce - mix everything thoroughly.
5. The finishing touch is vinegar. Add it and mix our salad again. Before serving, you should keep our Korean dish in the refrigerator so that it soaks.

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Thanks to its neutral taste, which allows it to be combined with any ingredients, zucchini has earned the love of many housewives. Zucchini dishes turn out tasty and healthy, because vegetables contain fats, proteins, organic acids, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. Thanks to this, zucchini is well and easily digested, while removing excess cholesterol and toxins from the body along with liquid. Zucchini is fried, boiled, baked, grilled, and produces many magnificent dishes worthy of the attention of true gourmets.

Quick and tasty zucchini recipes with photos

In August, zucchini is the most popular product from the garden, so many housewives are wondering: what to cook quickly and tasty from it? This vegetable makes it possible to make a lot of interesting dishes in cooking. This universal product allows you to bake muffins, puddings with apples, oranges, dried fruits in dough, and chocolate cakes. You will find the recipes below, where you will find both side dishes and appetizers, as well as soups. Zucchini dishes saturate the body with fiber and other beneficial substances, so they deserve to be on your table.

Squash caviar with garlic in a slow cooker

The most popular dish that you can quickly and deliciously prepare from zucchini is caviar. A tasty, appetizing snack, served for breakfast, lunch and dinner for children and adults, will delight the family. The classic recipe for the dish was created during the Soviet Union, when caviar was the number one dish on any table due to its availability and cheapness. To properly prepare the dish we will need:

• carrots – 2 pcs. medium size;
• zucchini – 1.35 kg;
• garlic – 5 cloves;
• onions – 2 pcs. medium size;
• grated tomatoes – 1/3 cup;
• bay leaf – 2 pcs.;
• sugar – 1 tsp;
• olive oil – 2 tbsp;
• cayenne pepper – 0.5 tsp;

Step-by-step preparation:

• Wash the zucchini, chop it on a grater, and transfer it to a bowl. Sprinkle them with salt, mix, and leave for 20 minutes. This is necessary so that the salt draws out the juices from the vegetable. After the specified time, squeeze out the zucchini.
• Mix zucchini, chopped onion, and carrots in a bowl. Pour oil into the multicooker bowl. It is necessary to fry for 15-25 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
• Add grated tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, bay leaf to the vegetables. Turn on the multicooker in simmer mode for 40 minutes.
• Let the stewed vegetables cool slightly, and use a blender to puree them to the consistency you like. The caviar is ready.

Pancakes

The next dish that is quickly and deliciously prepared from zucchini is pancakes. This is a simple appetizer that you can add to any meal. To prepare it, you will need only two ingredients, and for serving, use lemon-yogurt sauce, which perfectly complements and enriches the taste of the pancakes. We will need:

• potatoes – 500 g;
• vegetable oil – 3 tbsp. l.;
• zucchini – 500 g;
• salt, ground black pepper - to taste;
• natural yogurt without additives – 1 glass;
• lemon juice – 1 tbsp;
• chopped dill – 1 tbsp;
• garlic – 1 clove.

Step-by-step preparation:

• Peel the potatoes and zucchini and chop them on a grater. Transfer to a large bowl, add salt to taste, and leave for five minutes. During this time, the moisture will come out, then transfer the vegetables to a colander, squeeze with your hand, and pepper. Mix all ingredients for the sauce in a small ceramic bowl: yogurt, dill, crushed garlic, lemon juice.
• Place a frying pan over moderate heat and heat the vegetable oil. Spoon the vegetable mixture into the hot frying pan and fry for five minutes on each side. Serve pancakes with sauce.

Vegetables baked in the oven with cheese and chicken

Casserole is a great, flavorful dish that you can make from zucchini quickly and deliciously. Its beauty is that it does not take much effort or time to prepare, and the result is satisfying. We will need:

• garlic – 3 cloves;
• chopped basil - 0.25 cups;
• zucchini – 4 pcs.;
• chicken breasts – 600 g;
• dry Italian herbs – 1 tbsp;
• bread crumbs - 1 cup;
• melted butter – 6 tbsp;
• grated mozzarella cheese – 250 g.

How to bake vegetables? Step-by-step preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
• Chop the zucchini, red bell pepper, garlic, basil and place in a bowl. Cut the chicken breasts into cubes and add to the vegetables. Add dried Italian herbs, melted butter and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly.
• Transfer the contents of the bowl into a baking dish.
• Bake for half an hour. After this time, sprinkle grated cheese on top of the casserole. Return the pan to the oven and cook for another 15 minutes until the cheese is fully cooked and melted.

Rolls with minced meat in the microwave

Thin slices of zucchini stuffed with meat and broccoli, baked in an incomparable sauce, seasoned with garlic, onions, cheese, roasted peppers - a hearty, tasty, aromatic dish. The recipe cannot be called simple, because to prepare zucchini rolls, you will have to spend a little effort and time. But rest assured that the result is worth it. We will need:

• zucchini – 4 pcs.;
• tomato sauce - 2 cups;
• cream – 0.5 cups;
• cream cheese – 120 g;
• red sweet pepper – 1 pc.;
• red onion – 0.5 pcs.;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• chopped parsley - 1 tbsp;
• boiled broccoli – 350 g;
• minced meat (pork, beef, poultry) – 600 g;
• grated mozzarella cheese - 1.25 cups;
• grated cheddar cheese - cups.

Step-by-step preparation:

• Cut the zucchini lengthwise into 6 mm thick slices. Place the slices on a wire rack, sprinkle salt on each side, and leave for half an hour to release excess moisture. This will make the vegetables more pliable and you can quickly roll them into rolls.
• Grease the baking dish with oil. Cut the bell pepper into cubes and fry it in a frying pan until soft. Pour tomato sauce and a quarter cup of cream into the bottom of the mold.
• Melt a glass of grated mozzarella cheese in the microwave for 20 seconds. Mix it with the remaining cream. Add minced meat, chopped cooked broccoli, grated cheddar, chopped garlic, parsley, pepper, cream cheese. Salt and pepper the mixture to taste. This is the filling.
• Pat the zucchini slices with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place 2 tablespoons of filling on each slice and carefully roll up the rolls.
• Transfer the rolls to the pan, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella, and bake without foil for 25 minutes or more until the top is golden brown.

Cream soup with squash and cabbage

The next great dish that you can quickly and deliciously is creamy soup. This is a tender, creamy, light first dish that can be consumed by people aimed at losing weight, those suffering from pancreatitis, liver ailments, and diabetics. Adding celery gives the cream soup a pleasant aroma and piquancy. We will need:

• butter – 20 g;
• zucchini – 1 pc.;
• squash – 1 piece;
• chopped garlic – 0.5 tsp;
• celery – 0.5 stalks;
• broccoli – 0.5 cups;
• chicken broth – 1 l;
• potatoes – 2 pcs.;
• cream – 0.5 cups;
• ground black pepper, salt - to taste.

Step-by-step preparation:

• Add butter to a large saucepan and place on fire. Add chopped garlic and celery. Cook until golden brown.
• Add chopped broccoli, squash, zucchini, potatoes, mix and cook for a few minutes.
• Add chicken broth, salt and pepper to taste.
• We wait until it boils, reduce the heat, and cook for half an hour until the vegetables become soft.
• Let the soup cool slightly and grind in a blender until pureed.
• Before serving, pour a little cream into each serving.

Stew with eggplant and tomatoes

The next recipe that you can prepare from zucchini is tasty and quick - stew. This tender, tasty dish with the addition of eggplant and tomato will successfully complement any dinner. The star of this recipe is the tomato marinara sauce with herbs and garlic. Once you try making homemade, flavorful, fresh sauce, you will never go back to store-bought ones. We will need:

• tomatoes – 16 pcs.;
• yellow onion – 1 pc.;
• garlic – 6 cloves;
• olive oil – 2 tsp;
• celery – 1 stalk;
• carrots – 2 pcs.;
• eggplant – 1 pc.;
• tomato paste – 2 tbsp. l.;
• ground red pepper – 0.5 tsp;
• basil – 8 leaves;
• zucchini – 4 pcs.;
• salt, ground black pepper - to taste.

How to stew a stew? Step-by-step instruction:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a little salt. Cut each tomato crosswise at the top. Pour water into a large bowl and add ice. Place the tomatoes in boiling water for a minute, and use a slotted spoon to transfer them to ice water for a couple of minutes. Remove the skin.
• Chop all the tomatoes.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add chopped garlic and onion and fry until transparent. Add chopped celery, carrots, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until vegetables are soft. Then add the tomato pulp, tomato paste, and bring to a boil.
• Add basil and red pepper and cook over low heat for an hour, stirring every 10 minutes. 25 minutes before readiness, add chopped blue zucchini.
• Remove from the heat half of the vegetable mixture, trying not to take the zucchini and eggplant, and puree in a blender or food processor. Transfer the sauce back to the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Instant Korean marinated zucchini for the winter

The next quick way is to pickle lettuce in Korean for the winter. This is a delicious lightly salted appetizer that will add a touch of piquancy to any winter feast. You can pickle cucumbers using the same method. We will need to preserve the vegetable:

• carrots – 1 kg;
• zucchini – 2 kg;
• onion – 500 g;
• salt – 2 tbsp. l.;
• sugar – 1 glass;
• sunflower oil – 1 cup;
• coriander - to taste;
• vinegar - 1 glass;
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Preparation of quick and tasty preserves step by step:

• Grind the zucchini and carrots for pickles on a Korean carrot grater.
• Peel the onion and cut into thin half rings. For marinating, mix salt, pepper, coriander, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil. Pour in the vegetables, stir, leave for a couple of hours to pickle.
• We transfer the salad into half-liter jars, compact it, sterilize it for 15 minutes, after which we need to close it, roll it up, and turn the preserve over. We keep the preparations at room conditions for a day, wrapped in a blanket, and then move them to the cellar to preserve them until winter.

Diet vegetable casserole

When you want something light and dietary, zucchini is the housewife’s best assistant to quickly and tasty prepare a dish. This vegetable casserole is very tasty, aromatic, and is suitable for people on a diet who want to lose weight not only on oranges. The recipe uses cream cheese, parmesan and mozzarella. At your discretion, you can not use Parmesan, since it has a high percentage of fat content, and use cottage cheese or feta instead of cream cheese. To bake vegetables quickly and deliciously we will need:

• large yellow onion – 1 pc.;
• green zucchini – 2 pcs.;
• yellow zucchini – 2 pcs.;
• chopped basil - 2 tbsp. l.;
• chopped green onions – 2 tbsp. l.;
• oregano – 1 tsp;
• garlic powder – 1 tsp;
• cream cheese – 120 g;
• grated parmesan – 0.5 cups;
• mozzarella – 1 glass.

Recipe:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
• Chop the green onions.
• Chop fresh basil leaves.
• Cut the onion into small pieces.
• Chop the zucchini into half slices.
• Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 30 seconds.
• Mix green onions, basil, zucchini, cream cheese, Parmesan, half a glass of mozzarella, oregano, garlic powder. Mix with a spatula.
• Grease the baking dish with oil and transfer the vegetable mixture.
• Cook the casserole in the oven for half an hour. Remove, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, return to oven for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

With onions and carrots in a frying pan

Another delicious quick way to cook them is to simmer them with carrots and onions. The result is a tender, savory dish that you can serve with any meal (spaghetti, rice, buckwheat, pasta), and also eat with crispy buns or toast. We will need:

• small zucchini – 900 g;
• yellow onion – 400 g;
• carrots – 300 g;
• tomatoes – 2 pcs.;
• red sweet pepper – 2 pcs.;
• bay leaf – 3 pcs.;
• black pepper, salt - to taste;
• hot sauce (Tabasco) – 1 tbsp.

Preparation step by step:

• Heat a large deep frying pan over moderate heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Cut the onion into small cubes.
• Grind the carrots on a grater.
• It is necessary to fry the onions and carrots until soft.
• Cut red pepper into cubes.
• Pour the pepper into the pan and cook for five minutes.
• Slice the zucchini.
• Chop the tomatoes.
• Add the zucchini and tomatoes to the vegetables along with the bay leaf, cook for 20 minutes until soft.
• Salt to taste.
• Add pepper and favorite spices to taste.
• Add hot sauce. Stir and cook until excess liquid has evaporated.

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Zucchini is a healthy and indispensable component of a variety of dietary and healthy meals. For culinary purposes, it is better to use a young vegetable rather than an overripe or overripe one, since it is easily digestible, has excellent taste, cooks quickly, and takes a minimum of time for pre-processing. The videos below are exclusively collected to help you prepare a variety of dishes. These dishes are distinguished by their sophistication and excellent aromatic qualities.

Zucchini arrived in Europe in the 16th century as an ornamental plant, but over time it conquered not only Europeans, but also Slavs with its taste. Its tender and fast-cooking pulp is easily digestible and has a minimum of calories, and the variety of dishes that can be prepared from it is surprising. Let's prepare delicious, quick, easy, unusual dishes from zucchini together.

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Zucchini dishes: simple, tasty, healthy

As you know, vegetables are one of the main components of the human diet; they are tasty and healthy. The group of vegetables necessary for the body can safely include zucchini or its varieties such as zucchini, squash, and zucchini.

Zucchini– this is a godsend for people who follow food culture. It is great for baby food, can be a side dish for meat or an excellent dish for those losing weight.
The main advantages of zucchini include:

• Suitable for any method of heat treatment, can be consumed raw (in salads) and pickled.
• Low in calories, which allows you to eat it without restrictions.
• Rich in microelements such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium.
• Easily combines with many products.
• It cooks very quickly and is rich in fiber.

Zucchini deserves a place of honor in the human diet and your table should be no exception. If you think that nothing can come out of this vegetable other than squash caviar, then we hasten to convince you. Try preparing several different dishes from it and appreciate all its taste qualities.

The simplest zucchini dishes with photos

We prepare delicious, healthy and quick zucchini dishes. You can serve these dishes to your loved ones from work or include them in your diet.

Light zucchini soup

The recipe is so simple that you simply have to make this delicious dish. This soup will surely surprise your loved ones and will remain in your favorite recipes for every day.
For cooking you will need the following products:

• One small zucchini. If you only have large ones, then half is enough.
• 100 g fillet of any bird for quick cooking.
• Two potatoes.
• One carrot.
• One onion.
• One tomato.
• Dill.
• Salt and spices.

1. Wash the fillet, cut into cubes and cook. Skim off foam during cooking. The meat should be completely cooked.
2. Cut the onion and potatoes into small cubes, and if desired, dice the carrots or grate them on a coarse grater. Send everything into the resulting broth.
3. When the potatoes are completely ready, add the zucchini, cut into small cubes, into the soup and cook for 15–20 minutes.
4. Lastly, add finely chopped dill, tomato, salt and spices to the soup. Wait until it boils and turn it off.
5. This soup should be served with brown bread and sour cream.

Vitamin zucchini salad

This dish is suitable not only for vegetarians and raw foodists, but will be an excellent addition to main courses or an unusual appetizer at a dinner party.
For the salad you will need:

• One small young zucchini. Be sure to check the skin so that when you apply pressure with your nail, it can be easily pierced.
• One green apple.
• Two cucumbers.
• Greens you like (parsley, basil, cumin).

1. Wash all vegetables, cut into small cubes or strips.
2. Finely chop the greens and add to the vegetables. Those who like it spicy can put onions in the salad.
3. This salad, depending on your mood, can be seasoned with mayonnaise or sunflower oil.

Omelet with zucchini

Even a standard omelet can be varied with the help of zucchini. This dish can be served for breakfast or surprise everyone with a quick dinner.
You will need for an unusual omelet:

• One medium zucchini.
• Three eggs.
• 50 ml of milk: those who do not like milk can replace it with 3 tbsp sour cream + 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
• 2-3 tbsp flour.
• Favorite herbs and spices.

1. Beat the eggs, add milk and flour. Add spices and chopped herbs.
2. Cut the zucchini into rings and add salt.
3. Pour the egg mixture into a baking or frying pan.
4. Place zucchini slices on top.
5. If you make an omelet in the oven, then keep it there for 30 minutes at 180°C. In a frying pan under a lid for 20-25 minutes over low heat.

Zucchini stew: a quick recipe

With this recipe, you will prepare an exclusive dish in just 20 minutes, and if beautifully decorated, it will look no worse than a restaurant one.


Ingredients:

• Zucchini – 3–4 pcs.
• Tomatoes – 2–3 pcs.
• Sour cream (the highest fat content you can find) – 1 cup.
• Wheat flour – 1–5 tbsp.
• Garlic – 4 cloves.
• Butter – 1 tbsp.
• Parsley for decoration.
• Spices.

Mark the time, let's start cooking:

1. Cut the zucchini into large cubes 3 cm long.
2. Cut the tomatoes into cubes.
3. Chop the garlic and parsley.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan and fry the zucchini sticks in it. An appetizing crust should appear on them.
5. Sprinkle the rosy zucchini with wheat flour and add spices. Simmer for 1 minute.
6. Slowly pour sour cream into the zucchini, stirring constantly. After it boils, add parsley with garlic and tomatoes. Mix and serve.

Delicious zucchini dishes: recipes in the oven

Recipes for zucchini cooked in the oven should be taken note by all housewives, firstly - it’s fast, secondly - tasty, thirdly - original.

Zucchini in a cheese coat

What you need to have:

• Two young zucchini.
• Four tomatoes, the same diameter as a zucchini.
• 4 tbsp wheat flour.
• 100 g hard cheese.
• 2–4 cloves of garlic.
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise.

Cut the zucchini into slices, dip in flour and fry.

Chop the garlic and mix with mayonnaise. Tomatoes mode in circles. Three cheese on a fine grater.

Place the fried zucchini in a baking container, grease it with garlic mayonnaise, put tomato rings on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15–20 minutes at 150–180 degrees.

Zucchini soufflé

To prepare the soufflé you need:

• One young zucchini.
• 1 tbsp milk.
• 4 eggs.
• 200 g minced chicken.
• 30–50 g wheat flour.
• 2–4 tbsp butter.

Blend the zucchini and minced meat in a blender. Beat butter and flour until smooth. Pour milk into this mixture and add yolks, add zucchini and meat. Beat the remaining whites until foamy and gently fold into the dough.


Divide the dough into portioned molds and bake at 160-180°C in the oven for 20-30 minutes. Readiness to check with a wooden stick.


This soufflé should be served with sauce. Mushroom or garlic sauce will ideally complement the taste. By changing the sauce, you will get a new “sound” of zucchini soufflé.

Stuffed zucchini: tasty and simple

“Everything ingenious is simple,” a catchphrase that perfectly characterizes this dish. There is no shame in putting it on the festive table and surprising your guests.

Products:

• 0.5 kg of large zucchini.
• The same amount of meat.
• Two onions.
• Two carrots.
• 100 g hard cheese.
• 150 g mayonnaise.

Make minced meat and half an onion, add salt and pepper.


Cut the zucchini into wide circles. The width of one is approximately 4 cm.

Scoop out the pulp from the centers and boil the resulting “moulds” in salted water for 3–5 minutes.


Cut the remaining onion into cubes and coarsely grate the carrots. Simmer everything in a frying pan, adding salt.


Place the zucchini on a baking sheet; it would be a good idea to cover it with foil first. Stuff the resulting cells with minced meat.


Place fried carrots and onions on top and spread with mayonnaise.


Coarsely grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the zucchini.


Bake in the oven until golden brown. The casserole goes well with sour cream.

Zucchini casseroles with vegetables and meat

There are different types of casseroles and zucchini fits perfectly into this dish. Let us introduce you to recipes for casseroles using zucchini.

Casserole “Taste of Summer”

For the casserole you need to prepare:

• A kilogram of young zucchini.
• Half a kilo of minced chicken.
• 3-4 tbsp homemade ketchup or adjika, you can use fresh tomato.
• Lots of greenery.
• 2 tbsp sour cream.
• 2 eggs.
• Flour (as much as it will take).
• Spices to taste.

Cooking process:
Cut the zucchini into thin strips and add salt. Add chopped herbs and spices to the minced meat. Lay out the casserole in layers.

1. Zucchini.
2. Half minced meat.
3. Homemade ketchup.
4. Zucchini again.
5. Ground meat.
6. Ketchup.
7. Top and final layer of zucchini.

Prepare the filling: beat eggs with sour cream and add flour. You should have the consistency of liquid sour cream. Pour this mixture over the casserole and place in the oven at 180°C.

Zucchini Dinner Casserole

Let's prepare the products:

• 4 young zucchini.
• 0.5 kg minced meat.
• 5 tomatoes.
• 100 g hard cheese.
• 2 tbsp tomato paste.
• 4 eggs.
• 100–150 g sour cream.
• Spices to taste, herbs - as much as you want.

Prepare the casserole like this:
Grate the zucchini on a carrot grater, add salt and squeeze out excess liquid. Cut the onion into cubes and fry with minced meat and pasta. Cut the tomatoes into slices.

Assembling the casserole.

1. Place half the zucchini on the bottom of a deep baking sheet.
2. Ground meat.
3. The second half of the zucchini.
4. On top of a tomato slice.

To top the casserole, mix the eggs with sour cream and pour over the tomatoes. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Afterwards, remove, sprinkle with grated cheese and return to the oven for 10 minutes.

Zucchini rolls

Zucchini rolls can serve as both a universal appetizer and a complete second course. Don't believe me? Read the recipes.

Hot meat rolls

How to cook:

1. Cut two small zucchini into strips. Place on a baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 150°C for 5 minutes. This will make them soft and allow them to roll into a roll.
2. Cut 300–400 g of chicken breast into lengths and pound like chops. Place the chicken in a plate, add 2-3 cloves of chopped garlic, salt and pepper. Let it brew for 20 minutes.
3. Grease the zucchini with mayonnaise, place a piece of meat on top, twist and secure with a toothpick. Place the finished products in the oven, first sprinkled with hard cheese. These rolls can be a full dinner or a second course for lunch.

Pickled zucchini rolls

Cooking method:

1. Cut two zucchini along the entire length into thin slices and add salt.
2. For the filling, chop one red bell pepper and carrots.
3. Place arugula and basil in equal quantities into a blender. Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and one clove of garlic. Salt and pepper - to taste. The end result should be a thick, creamy paste.
4. Place a teaspoon of hot paste, a slice of pepper and a carrot on a strip of zucchini. Twist the tube and, if necessary, secure with a toothpick. For a more impressive look, you can wrap whole arugula leaves along with the filling. This dish can fully replace a vegetable salad.

Spicy snack rolls

Cooking process:

1. Wash two zucchini and cut along the entire length into thin slices. Season with salt and fry on both sides in a frying pan.
2. For the filling, grate two processed cheeses. Chop two cloves of garlic there and add 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Cut one tomato into half rings.
3. Place processed cheese filling and a tomato slice on the edge of the zucchini plate. Roll into a roll and serve with a side dish or as an appetizer.

Zucchini pancakes: recipes with photos

Who doesn't like to treat themselves to pancakes in the morning? Such a delicious breakfast will not leave any gourmet indifferent. What do you think about making zucchini pancakes? They can be made in any interpretation: spicy, sweet, with herbs. You can fantasize about this topic for a long time, but we’ll suggest a couple of interesting recipes.

Sweet zucchini pancakes

To prepare them you need the following products:

• One young zucchini.
• Kefir – 1 tbsp.
• 3 eggs.
• Sugar – 3 tbsp.
• Soda and vinegar.
• Flour – 9–12 tbsp.

Prepare as follows:
Grate the zucchini on a fine grater. Add eggs, sugar and mix everything.


Add kefir, soda, slaked with vinegar, and flour to the resulting mixture. Mix. The dough should turn out like thick sour cream.

Over medium heat, fry the pancakes on both sides.


Serve with sour cream, honey or jam.

Cheese zucchini pancakes

Products you need to have:

• One medium zucchini.
• 0.5 tbsp kefir.
• 50 g hard cheese.
• One egg.
• Flour (as much as it will take).
• 2-3 cloves of garlic.

Let's prepare it like this:
Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater and add salt, pepper and chopped garlic.


Afterwards, add kefir, egg and flour into the dough. Stir. The last ingredient to go into the dough will be grated cheese.


Fry pancakes from the resulting dough, on each side for 2–4 minutes. Serve with sour cream or mushroom sauce.

Zucchini cake: a delicious holiday dish

To prepare such a “yummy” dish, you won’t need many ingredients.

• For the cake layers you will need: zucchini, eggs, spices and flour.
• For filling and spreading: cheese, tomato, green onions, mayonnaise and garlic.

Step-by-step preparation:
Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater.


Send eggs and spices to them.


After that - flour. The mass should resemble thick sour cream.


Place some of the dough into a well-heated frying pan. Give the cake a round shape.


Fry the cakes on both sides. If you want more layers, make the cakes thinner.


Mix mayonnaise with garlic and spices.


Chop the onions and tomatoes, grate the cheese.


Wait until the cakes have cooled before you can assemble the zucchini cake.


Grease each cake with garlic mayonnaise, place tomatoes on it and sprinkle with cheese and onions.

Collect until the cakes are gone.


Decorate the cake as you like.


An ideal solution for a holiday table.


Bon appetit!

Video recipes for zucchini dishes

The best way to prepare fresh vegetables in season is in simple, uncomplicated dishes that preserve the original taste and texture of the vegetable. Simple zucchini dishes will allow you to appreciate the taste of this vegetable, and their ease of preparation will make you want to come back to them again and again.

The simplicity of zucchini is also reflected in its nutritional value. Zucchini is famous for its very low calorie content - only 24 calories per 100 g - so their regular consumption is not only tasty, but also good for your figure. For people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, zucchini is an essential vegetable because it is very easily absorbed by the body.

Vegetable stew with zucchini is a classic of Russian cuisine. Due to the fact that this dish can be prepared from almost any product using various combinations, you can always delight your loved ones with new tastes and aromas. Classic stew is something between a soup and a hot dish, so it can be served as both a first and second course, and in some cases as an appetizer.

Vegetable stew with zucchini

Ingredients:
1 young zucchini,
2-3 potatoes,
1 onion,
1 carrot,
1 sweet pepper,
1 tomato
2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil,
1 bunch of fresh herbs,
salt and pepper to taste,
sour cream to taste.

Preparation:
Cut the onion into small cubes. Cut the potatoes into medium slices. Cut the carrots into thin rings. Cut the sweet pepper into thin strips. Cut the zucchini into medium-sized cubes.
Fry the prepared vegetables for 15 minutes in vegetable oil.
Cut the tomato into slices and add to the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste, cover and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Be sure to stir the dish periodically to prevent it from burning. If the vegetables produce little juice, add a little water. When the vegetables are soft, remove from heat and leave covered for a few minutes.
Sprinkle the stew with finely chopped herbs and stir. Fresh sour cream will perfectly highlight the taste of this aromatic dish.

Pickled zucchini will be an excellent dietary side dish or light snack. The preparation of this dish involves pre-frying vegetables and then marinating. This dish is inspired by a Jewish-Roman recipe that dates back hundreds of years. Jews living in Rome prepared summer vegetables - including zucchini - by cutting them and frying them in olive oil, then marinating them with fresh herbs, garlic and vinegar. Herbs and garlic add wonderful flavor and freshness to marinated zucchini.

Ingredients:
500 zucchini,
1 cup flour,
1 onion,
2 cloves of garlic,
bay leaf to taste,
1 glass of apple cider vinegar 5-6%,
2.5 glasses of water,
vegetable oil,
greens to taste.

Preparation:
Dip the zucchini cut into slices in flour and fry in a frying pan in vegetable oil until golden brown. Place the cooked zucchini on a paper towel and let the oil drain.
Heat a little oil in a large frying pan, add chopped garlic and thinly sliced ​​onion. Simmer over low heat until the onion becomes transparent.
Add vinegar, water and bay leaf, bring to a boil and cook for a few minutes.
Place the zucchini in a large container, pour over the warm marinade, sprinkle with chopped herbs and let cool. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. After 12 hours, the zucchini can be served. Leftover zucchini should be stored in the refrigerator.
Zucchini soup will come in handy if you want something light and quick. The taste of this soup is very delicate and creamy, although it does not involve the addition of any dairy products. This soup will be appreciated by vegetarians and lovers of healthy eating.

Ingredients:
1.3 kg zucchini,
2 small onions,
2 cloves of garlic,

5 glasses of water,
salt and pepper,
thinly sliced ​​zucchini for decoration.

Preparation:
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the small sliced ​​zucchini and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add water and bring to a boil. Cook until the squash is very tender, about 10 minutes.
Puree the soup using a blender or food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with zucchini strips and serve hot or chilled.

You'll be amazed at how easy zucchini dishes can be made in just a few minutes. Zucchini salad will delight you with its lightness, low calorie content and simplicity. To prepare this salad, it is better to take small, young zucchini with tender skin. If you want to give the dish a piquant touch and a fresh aroma, add a few drops of lemon juice to it. This salad is good served with steak or fried fish.

Ingredients:
2 cups grated zucchini,
1 cup grated carrots,
4 tablespoons vegetable oil,
1 teaspoon sugar,
salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:
Place the grated zucchini in a colander and let the liquid drain for 30 minutes.
Mix zucchini with grated carrots in a large salad bowl, add butter and sugar.
Place the salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the flavors of the vegetables to blend, then season with salt and black pepper and serve.

Zucchini omelet is great for brunch, dinner, or even as an appetizer if cut into thin slices. This dish can be an excellent alternative to banal scrambled eggs.

Ingredients:
600 g zucchini,
6 large eggs,
100 g grated cheese,
2 tablespoons fresh dill,
2 tablespoons vegetable oil,
1 teaspoon salt,
black pepper to taste.

Preparation:
In a medium bowl, stir together eggs, cheese and dill. Season with black pepper. Mix thinly sliced ​​zucchini with salt.
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add zucchini and cook, stirring, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour the egg mixture over the zucchini. Cover and cook until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and carefully invert the omelet onto a serving platter.

An easy zucchini pie is one of the most delicious ways to enjoy this summer vegetable. The pie does not take much effort to prepare, and with some imagination, you can use it as an unusual side dish for fried meat, poultry or fish.

Ingredients:
750 g zucchini,
1 small onion
1 cup flour,
1 teaspoon baking powder,
250 g cheese,
3 eggs,
1/4 cup vegetable oil,
greens to taste,
1 teaspoon salt,
1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Preparation:
Grate the zucchini, grate the cheese, finely chop the onion.
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon cheese.
Place the zucchini mixture in a greased round baking dish. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let the pie cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Zucchini is a wonderful summer vegetable that is easy to grow and even easier to cook. Its mild taste, high vitamin content and low calorie count make zucchini an excellent addition to your table. At this time of year, when gardens and markets are overflowing with zucchini, the harvest of this vegetable should not go to waste, and we hope that our simple zucchini dishes will help you make good use of these seasonal fruits.