Nutrition
Zucchini, 10 ways
01 July, 2022
Lean, green and seriously versatile, there are so many reasons to try a new zucchini recipe for your next meal! From smoothies and brownies (yes, you read that right!) to classic slices and muffins, these 10 zucchini recipes offer something for everyone.
Zucchini, feta and dill fritters
Easy to make and perfect for the lunch box, mid-week dinner or weekend lunch, these fritters are delicious hot or cold. You can stick to the recipe (it’s great on its own) or swap in some of your other favourite ingredients, too.
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Zucchini cheddar cheese muffins
What a combo! Cheesy, savoury and just plain delicious, this recipe is true to the blog name – it’s as easy as apple pie. It yields 10 muffins, too, which means school lunches are sorted for ages.
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Zucchini brownies
We know what you’re thinking – zucchini in brownies?! Don’t knock it until you try it! This recipe is gluten free, paleo and oh so fudgy. The zucchini makes it nice and moist, the maple syrup and coconut sugar make it super sweet and the chocolate chips make it… well, chocolatey!
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Ham and zucchini pastry rolls
This is a modification of an old family recipe of Kidgredients author Kylie’s. These ham and zucchini pastry rolls are delicious as finger food, great for lunchboxes and really easy to make.
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Zucchini bites
Once you serve up these tasty zucchini bites, they’ll be on high rotation for your afternoon snack schedule. They’re also a perfect lunch box filler for school or weekend adventures.
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Zucchini blueberry smoothie
This smoothie recipe is packed with nutrition and loads of vitamins, fibre and antioxidants thanks to ingredients like celery, blueberries and, of course, zucchini. Extras like banana and coconut milk make it deliciously creamy, too.
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Zucchini slice
Healthy and filling, this zucchini slice will be on high rotation for your weekly work lunches. Make ahead of time and have it on hand in the freezer for busy mornings. The kids might even like it – winner!
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Garlic parmesan zoodles
Gluten-free, nutritious and deliciously fresh, zoodles (otherwise known as zucchini noodles) are a great alternative to traditional spaghetti. This recipe shows you how to make your own, and even gives you a simple dressing to serve them up with.
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Zucchini courgettes
For a super quick and easy (not to mention tasty) veggie side dish, you can’t go past this baked zucchini! It’s sprinkled with crispy golden crunchy parmesan so the kids should love it, too.
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Zucchini cannelloni
Substitute your classic cannelloni for this zucchini alternative instead! Stuffed with spinach and ricotta and baked in a tray of tomato sauce, it’s a great mid-week dinner to have on hand.
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