I think there is another zucchini lurking in the undergrowth as well....trying to get too large before I find him. lolz
Lettuce 14.10 oz
Basil 2.00 oz
Eggplant 2.40 oz
Squash 182.30 oz
Tomatoes 79.90 oz
Zuke 396.40 oz
SubTotal...677.10 oz or 42 lbs. 31 oz.
I've been trying to find ways to use up all this zucchini. I am trying to stay ahead of it.
The Sunday before my foot got hurt, I made small loaves of zucchini bread with chocolate chips........
I made 6 but by the time I got off bed rest and took a photo, 2 loaves had disappeared.
Putting chocolate in it guarantees the family will eat it. ;-)
I have made in the last 3 weeks.......
* Fried Zucchini
* Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke and Tomatoes
* Fried Zucchini again
* Zucchini Bread
* Stuffed Zucchini
* Zucchini Risotto
* Zucchini Waffles
Still on the list is Chocolate Zucchini Cake(will make this next week)and prolly another night of Fried Zucchini and then I am grating and slicing the rest for the freezer for use later this year.
I got creative the weekend before last w/some zuke.
I had these chicken sausages lingering in the freezer that needed to be used..........
So I caramelized some onions and browned some zucchini pieces over high heat.......
Then took half the stock from when I boiled two chickens end of last month, added some water and heated it up..........
so I could make risotto rice....
Add the zucchini and onions and the grilled chicken sausages and there's dinner!
I also riffed on stuffed green peppers(I don't care for green pepper)and did stuffed zucchini with a Mexican flair......
Used up 3 zucchinis, ground beef I had browned up and frozen, 3 ears of leftover corn and the rest of the leftover enchilada sauce I made from scratch when we had chicken enchiladas.
Shred cheese on top and bake and you've got Taco Zucchini.
Next year I think TWO zucchini plants will be sufficient in the garden. ;-)
Sluggy
I've been trying to find ways to use up all this zucchini. I am trying to stay ahead of it.
The Sunday before my foot got hurt, I made small loaves of zucchini bread with chocolate chips........
I made 6 but by the time I got off bed rest and took a photo, 2 loaves had disappeared.
Putting chocolate in it guarantees the family will eat it. ;-)
I have made in the last 3 weeks.......
* Fried Zucchini
* Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke and Tomatoes
* Fried Zucchini again
* Zucchini Bread
* Stuffed Zucchini
* Zucchini Risotto
* Zucchini Waffles
Still on the list is Chocolate Zucchini Cake(will make this next week)and prolly another night of Fried Zucchini and then I am grating and slicing the rest for the freezer for use later this year.
I got creative the weekend before last w/some zuke.
I had these chicken sausages lingering in the freezer that needed to be used..........
So I caramelized some onions and browned some zucchini pieces over high heat.......
Then took half the stock from when I boiled two chickens end of last month, added some water and heated it up..........
so I could make risotto rice....
Add the zucchini and onions and the grilled chicken sausages and there's dinner!
I also riffed on stuffed green peppers(I don't care for green pepper)and did stuffed zucchini with a Mexican flair......
Used up 3 zucchinis, ground beef I had browned up and frozen, 3 ears of leftover corn and the rest of the leftover enchilada sauce I made from scratch when we had chicken enchiladas.
Shred cheese on top and bake and you've got Taco Zucchini.
Next year I think TWO zucchini plants will be sufficient in the garden. ;-)
Sluggy
Hi Sluggy, this is Chris. We like zucchini and tomatoes as a side dish, I slice the zucchini and cook in a little olive oil. Add the chopped up tomatoes and cook briefly, and also add a little Italian seasoning. Using zucchini for stuffed peppers instead of peppers sounds good also.
ReplyDeleteSounds a lot like my Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke and Tomatoes, thanks.
DeleteOn my blog there is a zucchini casserole that is so delicious that little children ate it and begged for more. So, one night we had several pans of it. It might be something different for you. I don't like bell peppers either, except for as a flavoring. When I do make it, I give the pepper to exbf to eat.
ReplyDeleteoh yum! I love zucchini, those taco zucchini look so good!
ReplyDeleteWould you have any interest in a recipe for zucchini meatballs? My son is a vegetarian and I made them for him - I even liked them.
ReplyDeleteYes, please the recipe do the meatballs!
ReplyDeleteThe "taco zucchini" looks fantastic and I am always looking for new ways to use up zucchini!!! I have a bunch shredded in the freezer - any ideas for using that up aside from bread & muffins?
ReplyDeleteI've added shredded zuke to waffles, meatloaf and spaghetti sauce. I use to hide things like zuke, carrots, squash in food when the kids were little. 8-)
DeleteTry Ina Garten's zucchini gratin.
ReplyDeleteThat looks similar to a zucchini casserole I make, thanks.
DeleteZUCCHINI MEATBALLS (from SkinnyTaste.com)
ReplyDelete5 Freestyle Points 259 calories
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
These meatless meatballs were a HUGE hit in my house, I even let my neighbors and friends try and everyone loved them! Made with grated zucchini, garlic, Pecorino Romano, basil, bread crumbs and egg, then baked in the oven and finished in a pomodoro sauce.
INGREDIENTS:
cooking spray
1 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/4 lbs unpeeled zucchini, grated
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 ounce (1/4 cup) Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
2 cups quick marinara sauce or jarred (I love DeLallo Pomodoro)
part skim ricotta cheese, for serving (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Heat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot add the garlic and saute until golden, about 30 seconds.
Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook on high heat until all the water evaporates from the skillet, 5 to 7 minutes.
Transfer to a colander to get rid of any excess water, then to a large bowl along with the bread crumbs, beaten egg, Romano cheese and chopped basil. (Note: I used cheesecloth to squeeze out the water.)
Form the zucchini mixture into 16 balls about 1 oz each, rolling tightly and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Spray the top and bake until firm and browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat the sauce in a large deep skillet to warm the sauce, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Garnish the meatballs with fresh basil leaves and serve with ricotta or grated cheese if desired.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 4 meatballs
Amount Per Serving:
Freestyle Points: 5
Points +: 7
Calories: 259 calories
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 52mg
Sodium: 1182mg
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 10g
Read more at https://www.skinnytaste.com/zucchini-meatballs_20/#MAbIJoxL0pw85pQl.99
Thanks for the recipe Bobbie. Do you know if these freeze well?
DeleteOooh...Taco Zucchini sounds fabulous! Adding cheese to anything and i’m in! I just picked our first tomato. It would be the fifth except the first four were tossed due to craters in the flesh. boo....
ReplyDeleteWe've lost quite a few maters to critters here.
DeleteYour garden has been very productive! We grill just about everything, including zucchini. Slice in half lengthwise, scoop out middle, season with salt and pepper, grill on both sides and then we stuff them with shredded cheese, sour cream and bacon when done.
ReplyDeleteSo serve it like a baked potato? Everything is better with bacon.....hehehe
Deleteit's either feast or famine with zucchini.Luckily I like zucchini, may make a zucchini, onion, mushroom and cheese omlette for supper tonight...
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of Zucchini on your menu, Sluggy. That;s funny that some of the loaves disappeared since they had chocolate in them. Your tomatoes are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNow there's an idea I'm going to swipe! We like stuffed peppers but we also LOVE us some zucchini! Thanks!
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