4 non-standard zucchini dishes: step by step recipes (+ bonus video)

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is rich in nutrients, readily available, and can be the basis for unusual and delicious dishes. At joy-pup, we offer four custom zucchini recipes that allow you to experiment with flavors and textures.

Watch the bonus video of zucchini spaghetti recipes

Zucchini rolls with shrimp and avocado

Try such non-standard rolls that will please you with a delicate and at the same time rich taste.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini
• 12 large prawns, peeled and boiled
• 1 avocado cut into thin strips
• Soy sauce for serving
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Step by step preparation:

• Slice the zucchini into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandolin.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
• Saute the zucchini for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are soft but retain their shape.
• Lay two strips of avocado and one shrimp on top of each courgette and carefully roll into rolls.
• Serve with soy sauce.

Zucchini chips with paprika and parmesan

With this dish you can please all your loved ones. It will be a good snack option.

Ingredients:

• 2 large zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Step by step preparation:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
• Cut the zucchini into thin round slices.
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper.
• Dip each zucchini into the mixture so that they are evenly coated.
• Place the zucchini chips on a baking sheet, sprinkle them with grated parmesan and bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve hot.

Zucchini lasagne with mushrooms and cheese

Add zucchini to classic lasagna. It will make it more tender in texture and taste.

Ingredients:

• 2 large zucchini
• 250 g mushrooms, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup grated mozzarella
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step preparation:

• Cut the zucchini into long thin slices.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
• Add mushrooms and fry them until they turn golden.
• Pour the tomato sauce into the pan, add salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
• In a pre-greased baking dish, lay out a layer of zucchini, then a layer of mushroom filling and sprinkle with mozzarella. Repeat layers until you run out of ingredients.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 25-30 minutes until the top of the lasagna is golden.

Zucchini pancakes with sesame seeds and sweet and sour sauce

You can cook diet pancakes from zucchini. Ingredients:

• 2 large zucchini, grated
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons sesame
• 1 teaspoon soda
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Step by step preparation:

• In a bowl, mix the grated zucchini, egg, flour, sesame seeds, soda, salt and pepper until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
• Spoon portions of the dough into the pan and form pancakes. Fry them on each side until golden brown.
• Place fritters on paper towel to remove excess fat.
• Serve pancakes with sweet and sour sauce.

Ingredients for sweet and sour sauce:

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (you can adjust the amount according to your preference)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed ginger juice
• 1 teaspoon starch
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove of fresh garlic, minced)

Cooking:

• In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Add the ginger juice to the ketchup and vinegar mixture.
• Stir the starch into a small amount of water to make a smooth paste.
• Place the saucepan over medium heat and, stirring, bring the mixture to a boil.
• Gradually add the starch paste to the boiling mixture, stirring constantly. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and becomes more translucent.
• Add garlic powder or minced garlic to the sauce. Stir for a couple more minutes to distribute the garlic evenly.
• Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency and flavor, remove it from the heat.

To be continued…