‘Zucchini’ Articles at Sweetnicks

Recipe: Japanese Zucchini & Onions {Whole30}

March 4, 2018 · Narrative, Whole30

A very simple and quick side dish that is packed with flavor and Whole30 compliant. Let’s dig in to Japanese Zucchini and Onions!

My go-to method of having zucchini is usually making them into zucchini noodles (aka zoodles), but to be honest, zucchini is usually a take-it-or-leave-it vegetable for me. I don’t mind it and will eat it, but I don’t really crave it, so sometimes you want to change it up a bit, and here we are. This dish seriously takes less than ten minutes to make and was so packed with flavor, I may or may not have licked the plate when I was done.

True story.

I also made it two more times that week.

Yes. It’s that good.

A simple slicing of the zucchini to make bite-size strips, thin slicing of the onions and mushrooms, add in some seasonings, stir fry it, and devour.

And if you happen to be following Whole30, paleo, or just like to eat clean, this recipe hits all those marks. I served it alongside some lemon grilled chicken, but it would be equally delicious with some fish or a host of other main entrees.

And, tbh, I just ate a small plate of it for lunch one day as well.

Hungry for more zucchini recipes?
This recipe for Zucchini and Carrot Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce isn’t Whole30, but it’s still fresh and delicious.
Baked Zucchini Fries are a perfect side dish to hamburgers.
If I’m in the mood for zucchini noodles, this recipe is one of my favorites.

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Recipe: Baked Zucchini Fries

August 8, 2016 · Narrative

Baked Zucchini Fries are a super simple, nearly guilt-free snack or appetizer recipe that will keep you coming back for more.

I’ve gotta be honest.

When it comes to zucchini, I can take it or leave it.

I have no problem eating it, but I’m just not going to be craving it anytime soon.

And I speak from years of experience.

So, like cauliflower, it means that I tend to keep my eyes out for ways to get creative with it, in the interest of eating more of it.

So here we are.

At 14, Nick is a full-fledged teenager, and with that comes the appetite. Although he, more often times than not, chooses healthier fare on his own, he does love mozzarella sticks, so I was aiming to make something that might taste like mozzarella sticks … without all that fried guilt.

I wouldn’t go so far as to say you’ll think you’re eating mozzarella sticks when you take a bite of these zucchini fries, but they just might be the next best thing.

Slice your zucchini up into fry-like pieces, dip them in an egg wash bath, and then a bread crumb coating and bake them up. Serve them with a side of marinara sauce for the runner up to the more traditional mozzarella sticks.

No joke, these were actually my dinner last night.

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Recipe: Vegetarian Zucchini Fritters

September 30, 2015 · Narrative

These cute little zucchini fritters are a delicious way to get those servings of green vegetables in.

I’m of the school of thought that you can put most things in a fritter and it can taste good. I’m of the same school of thought that vegetable fritters are a good way to get kids to eat vegetables. They look slightly less icky this way. If you’re a seven year old.

So there’s that.

And so it was with these fritters and an evening that my kids ate zucchini.

#winning

I also feel like zucchini is kind of like cauliflower. It doesn’t really have an overwhelming taste on its own, so is more ~~easy to hide~~ palatable, which makes it a little more kid-friendly if your kids give vegetables the side eye.

This is also a super forgiving recipe. It would be just as awesome with a little shredded carrot added in, or even potatoes. I served them alongside steak on one night, and grilled chicken the next. Put a runny egg on it and you have a perfect light dinner or lunch all by itself. A friend suggested having them with a yogurt dipping sauce.

However you serve them, you can’t go wrong.

Hungry for more fritter recipes?
Clearly I’m always thinking about a runny egg, because I put one on these Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Fritters.
Broccoli Parmesan Fritters are seriously amazing morsels, and kid-approved, even by the admitted broccoli haters at the table.
These Zucchini and Sweet Potato Fritters were another delicious twist.
Cauliflower Fritters. Kind of like a latke, but kind of not.

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