What to cook with zucchini in season? Easy recipes and anti-waste tips
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When summer arrives, zucchini invades market stalls, vegetable gardens... and our baskets! Versatile, light, affordable, it can be used in a thousand recipes. But how can you renew your dishes and avoid boredom? Thanks to a few tips and creative ideas, you'll (re)discover this star vegetable without ever getting tired of it. Bonus: tips for cooking everything, throwing nothing away, and enjoying healthy meals, all while keeping an eye on your budget!
Are you hesitating between a tart, a stir-fry, or a more original dish? Thanks to this guide, discover how to easily enhance zucchini, with recipes suitable for every day and solutions to ensure nothing is wasted. 🥗
Recipe ideas and clever uses
Quick sautéed zucchini
Slice them thinly and sauté them over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, a little salt, and finish with a twist of the pepper mill. As a quick side dish, it's unbeatable!
Baked Summer Tian
Alternate slices of zucchini, tomato, eggplant, and onion in a dish. A drizzle of oil, some herbes de Provence, and voila, in the oven! A friendly, economical recipe that enhances seasonal vegetables.
Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini 🥗
Cook the meat with rice, herbs, feta, or leftover vegetables. Fill the hollowed-out zucchini and bake. It's delicious, meat-free, and perfect for using up leftovers.
Soft zucchini cake
Yes, zucchini can also be used in desserts! Grated, it adds a soft touch to a chocolate cake, while remaining discreet. Ideal for getting children to love vegetables.
Spaghetti-style zucchini
Cut into ribbons with a vegetable peeler or spiralizer, sauté for two minutes, then serve with homemade tomato sauce. Light, quick, and perfect for a change from classic pasta!
Grilled Zucchini on the Barbecue 🔥
Brush with marinade (olive oil, lemon, thyme, garlic), then grill for a few minutes on your barbecue. A must-have for fish, meat, or even in a sandwich.
For even more summer inspiration, discover our barbecue and grill selection , and let your creativity run wild with seasonal vegetables.
Anti-waste & conservation tips
Looking for a different kind of recipe? Browse our weekly recipes : you'll find plenty of ideas for cooking zucchini, from family meals to lunchbox dishes!
How to buy smart?
In peak season, zucchini is one of the most affordable vegetables. Favor local markets or AMAPs to take advantage of the freshness and support local producers. Firm zucchini with thin, shiny skin are a guarantee of freshness. Smaller ones are often more flavorful and less waterlogged.
To blend your dishes, invest in a blender : ideal for cold veloutés, gazpachos, or green smoothies. And if you love crispy dishes, consider trying oil-free cooking in an air fryer for light and golden zucchini chips or fries!
Zucchini FAQ
How can I prevent my zucchini from releasing too much water?
Sprinkle a little salt over the slices, let them drain for ten to fifteen minutes, then pat them dry before cooking. For gratins, prefer cooking over high heat or pre-cooking in the air fryer.
Can you eat the skin and seeds?
Absolutely! The thin skin is full of fiber and nutrients. The seeds of young zucchini are tender; if the zucchini is very large, remove the center if it seems too spongy.
How to use a zucchini that is a little soft or forgotten in the fridge?
If it's not damaged or moldy, grate it and add it to an omelet, savory cake, or homemade tomato sauce. Even slightly wilted, it will find its place in stews or soups!
Any anti-waste ideas for leftover cooked zucchini?
Blended, leftovers become a quick soup or pasta sauce base. You can also add them to a tortilla, curry, or even a cold rice salad.
Can you freeze raw zucchini?
It's possible, but it's best to blanch it for a minute to preserve its texture and color. Cut it into cubes or slices, blanch it, cool it, and then put it in the freezer!
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