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Arguably the most versatile vegetable: Zucchini

  • Writer: Sienna Provvidenza
    Sienna Provvidenza
  • Nov 14, 2021
  • 2 min read

Zucchini is a staple that I always keep in my fridge. The best part about zucchini is that if you don't end up cooking it throughout the week for lunch or dinner, you can make incredible desserts with it...and you can't even taste it!


I'm going to share 2 of my go-to zucchini recipes for you to try..


Zucchini tomato pasta

The perfect fresh, light, and healthy dinner!


Ingredients:

Zucchini

Tomatoes

Ditalini pasta

Garlic

Basil

Chicken boullion

Salt

Pepper

Crushed red pepper

Pecorino romano cheese


If you have read my previous blogs then you know I don't measure. So if you have never tried cooking without measuring here is your chance to test it out!


Steps:


1. Cut up your zucchini, tomatoes, and garlic.

*Tip: you want to cut the vegetables to match the size of your pasta. This is a trick I learned from my Sicilian grandpa. What I mean by this is if you have small pasta (like Ditalini) then cut your zucchini in smaller pieces, if you have larger sized pasta (like Rigatoni) then you can cut them into larger pieces.


2. Grab a pot of water and start bringing it to a boil for the pasta.


3. Now get out a skillet pan and put just enough water to cover just the bottom of the skillet and small drizzle of olive oil. You can start the burner and put a chicken bouillon into the skillet so that it melts.


4. Go ahead and throw in all of the zucchini, tomatoes, and garlic. Let those cook down for about 15 minutes. You might need to add some water as they cook down if the veggies start sticking to the pan.


5. While the zucchini and tomatoes are cooking down, you can add your pasta to the boiling water.


6. When the pasta is done cooking, drain it like normal and drizzle with some olive oil. Mix the zucchini into the pasta. Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy!



This is what the zucchini and tomatoes should look like when they are cooking down
Zucchini & tomatoes cooking down

Double chocolate zucchini brownies

Deliciously rich and chocolatey for when you just need CHOCOLATE (that is healthy too)!


Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 tbsp vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

3 cups finely grated zucchini (not drained)

1 1/4 cups chocolate chips

Walnuts


Yes there are measurements on this blog recipe because when baking you NEED to measure!!!


Steps:


1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with coconut oil or olive oil spray.


2. In a bowl add oil, sugar, and vanilla until completely mixed together.


3. Then add flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until combined. The batter should be dry!! It will get moist once you add the zucchini.


4. Add the zucchini into the bowl and stir. Once those ingredients are fully mixed, add the chocolate chips


5. Spread the batter into the baking pan and bake for 25-35 minutes. Check to see if the brownies are done by putting a fork into the center and seeing if there is wet batter on it.



Add chocolate chips and walnuts if you desire!
Perfectly moist zucchini brownies


These are just 2 of my favorite zucchini recipes but there is SO much you can do with this vegetable! After you try those zucchini brownies you will be sure to understand why zucchini is the most versatile vegetable!


Comment below your favorite zucchini dishes!



 
 
 

12 комментариев


Maggie Connors
Maggie Connors
21 нояб. 2021 г.

I'm not sure how I feel about vegetables in my desserts, but you made it look intriguing! I would be willing to try this recipe if you say you can't taste the zucchini!

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Sienna Provvidenza
Sienna Provvidenza
23 нояб. 2021 г.
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Hi Maggie! I felt the same way, but you would be totally surprised. I say you try it out, and then come back to let me know your thoughts. I promise it won't disappoint!

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Victoria Couto
Victoria Couto
20 нояб. 2021 г.

Omg that looks amazing!!! I love zucchini, and I’ve tried a similar pasta before, but I’m definitely trying yours next time. To be honest, I’ve never had zucchini as a dessert, but those brownies look amazing, so I’m super curious to know how they taste. Definitely trying this!

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Sienna Provvidenza
Sienna Provvidenza
23 нояб. 2021 г.
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Hi Victoria! If you love zucchini, you would love the pasta with zucchini & tomatoes. It's one of my weekly go-to dinners when I need something quick and delicious. I highly recommend trying the brownies if you've never tried it before. Trust the process.

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jessica.gaseor
19 нояб. 2021 г.

Wow these look amazing!! Zucchini is hands down one of my favorite veggies to cook with! I will definitely let you know when I try it because it looks absolutely delicious. Im a little skeptical about the brownies, but they look delicious so I will try to try it out, but probably won't lol

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Sienna Provvidenza
Sienna Provvidenza
23 нояб. 2021 г.
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Hi Jessica! Zucchini is definitely a great veggie to cook with. You can pretty much do anything with it. I would definitley recommend trying out the brownie recipe even if it seems intimidating. You'll thank me later :)

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Nicholas Cecora
Nicholas Cecora
19 нояб. 2021 г.

Im usually terrified of most vegetables, yes Im aware I sound like a 10 year old saying that. But the fact you can turn a vegetable into a dessert like a brownie... crazy stuff. If that was in front of me I definitely wouldn't be as intimidated as I usually am by vegetables. Great article can honestly say I learned something new.

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Sienna Provvidenza
Sienna Provvidenza
23 нояб. 2021 г.
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Hey Nick! I promise you, if I gave you one of those brownies you would have no clue there was zucchini in it!

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Brenda LaRocca
Brenda LaRocca
16 нояб. 2021 г.

It’s one of my go to veggies too!!! So many things you csn make. But your first recipe is my fav one.

I’m going to have to try the brownie own I’m a big time chocolate lover do right up my alley!!

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Sienna Provvidenza
Sienna Provvidenza
17 нояб. 2021 г.
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Hi Brenda! There is indeed so many different things you can do with zucchini. If you love chocolate then you would love those brownies !

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