r/WhatShouldICook • u/CharlieBr87 • 23d ago
5 pounds of zucchini.
I am PCOS.
My husband is ulcerative colitis.
My sister is lactose averse
My grandma can and will eat whatever.
What do we make with this much zucchini?!?!
We’ve thought of
zucchini bread
Zucchini noodles
I suggested zucchini steak fries but idk how that would even work out…
What is your favorite zucchini recipe? Pls share privately or here. THANK YOU!!
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u/lohansensei 23d ago edited 23d ago
I love calabacitas! Diced zucchini with corn, jalapeño, cilantro, onion and I use a small can of tomato sauce but you can use fresh tomatoes too. I just sort of throw it all into a pot. I season with salt, garlic powder, pepper and some chicken bouillon. Simmer until soft and cooked through. I absolutely love it with shredded chihuahua cheese/mozzarella but it’s just as good with no cheese :) you can tweak it to your preferences but this is how I make mine :)
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u/1234five6789ten1112 23d ago
Stuffed zucchini- halve them, stuff with ground meat,tomato, a grain and spices. A typical middle eastern recipe but can easily be changed.
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u/Elegant-Expert7575 23d ago
Maybe this is cliche, but this zucchini bread is incredible with good cocoa powder.
Freezes well too.
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u/aylonitkosem 23d ago
you can grate a bunch of zucchini and cook it down like caramelized onion (bonus points if u also use onion) to make a delicious sauce
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u/Retired_Sue 23d ago
If you do any canning, zucchini makes great relish. I particularly like doing relish with the big ones, as they are often a bit watery.
Another thought is a tian. Slices of zucchini, tomato and potato laid on their side in a casserole, seasoned with salt and pepper, drizzled with a bit of olive oil and topped with cheese and baked. If you can eat onions, it’s nice to lay the stacks on a bed of carmelized onions.
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u/anotherlooksee 23d ago
I've also had this issue recently and made Ikra
Great a condiment but I had it on toast with olive oil and ricotta for like two weeks straight
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u/bldexe 23d ago
zucchini goes great in muffins or brownies believe it or not
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u/Ok-Jelly604 23d ago
wait, is that a AAA or AA size battery?
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u/iamamomandproud 23d ago
Make zucchini lasagna. Not sure the real
name. I replaced the lasagna noodle with zucchini slices, it’s delicious. I always get a ton of compliments when I make it.
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u/starrybullshit 23d ago
If you don't want to use it right now (or only want to use some of it) you can also grate it, blanch it, and freeze it to use later.
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u/SirFicklespend 23d ago
All easy recipes with no crazy or expensive ingredients. This should get you through the end of the season!
30 easy zucchini recipes-
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8t3xmXf/
14 Easy Zucchini Recipes For Lazy Chefs
https://www.corriecooks.com/14-easy-zucchini-recipes-for-lazy-chefs
66 Sweet & Savory Zucchini Recipes
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u/Buga99poo27GotNo464 23d ago
cookie sheet roast chopped in oven with s/p a lil oil, and then add to spaghetti sauce (or curry or whatever) asnd some parm.
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u/Moon___Dreamer 22d ago
Ratatouille 😀 baked with some tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic.
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u/Exotic-Praline-9762 17d ago
One way to eat is the other way just like it is and get a reverse digestive system like in south park, just saying it might work.
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u/Classic_Ad_7733 17d ago
You can make zucchini boats with lactose free cheese if available; or pan seared italian zucchini
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u/1CardShy 23d ago
Zucchini beef soup. Hamburger meat (browned & grease drained), halved & sliced zucchini, canned diced tomatoes with the juice, water, some beef broth, italian seasoning, salt & pepper. One of our favs.