When looking for inspiration for recipes, we often look at what holidays are coming up. Friday is Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. We often chuckle at sillier holidays. But, while this one is silly, anyone who gardens knows that it grows in abundance.
If you have it in your yard, it’s great to share. But there can also be too much for home gardeners to simply share. A person only has so many friends! Sneaking some onto a neighbor’s doorstep is a great way to surprise them with a gift and get rid of some surplus produce. But, obviously, if you have grown zucchini, you should enjoy some yourself! It’s in season, low in calories, high in fiber and water-rich. It helps you stay full and is an excellent summer food. Here are four excellent ways to prepare zucchini.
An egg custard is packed with zucchini, onions and cheddar to make a crustless quiche that is perfect any time of day. This dish works for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is a great make-ahead option. We’re huge fans of bringing this dish to picnics and parties as it’s portable and great at room temperature! A serving has 227 calories, four grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 19 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
A tasty, crunchy waffle with a cheesy crust is called a chaffle. By using cheese and zucchini in place of flour, you end up with a crispy, low-carb bread substitute. It can be used as a bun, or as a tasty savory side as it’s seasoned with garlic, onions and optional herbs. This is a versatile recipe as you can play with how you spice it, and it can be used when you need something to play the role of a satisfying carb — despite not having many. A serving has 170 calories, five grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 12 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Zucchini noodles are a classic low-carb swap. For lasagna, it can be a delicious way to lighten up the dish. This recipe bakes the zucchini to remove some of the moisture. The recipe calls for marinara sauce. It has a link to a low-carb marinara sauce recipe. You can also buy low-sugar versions if you want to use store-bought tomato sauce. A serving has 391 calories, seven grams of carbs, 1.2 grams of fiber and 27.9 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
If you still have zucchini left, it’s time to treat yourself to some fries! We love that this recipe is not only for a delicious, battered fry but also has different cooking methods. While the moisture of zucchini stops them from being as crunchy as potato fries, the batter is crispy and tasty. And, if you are brave enough to fry them, they do get very crisp. A serving has 205.9 calories, 7.2 grams of carbs, 2.9 grams of fiber and 15.2 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope all of these recipes let you use up any zucchinis you don’t manage to sneak onto your neighbor’s doorstep. While they’ll appreciate the fresh produce, there are plenty of ways you can enjoy it yourself.
