The beginning of summer is the season of fresh zucchini. Delicious and healthy dishes are made from them. Zucchini recipes are easy to prepare and can be combined with any food. Low in carbohydrates, fat and calories. Children and adults will like it.
Content:
- Casserole.
- Vegetable stew.
- Omelet.
- Zucchini fritters.
- Soup.
Casserole
The dish turns out to be hearty and tender, suitable for lunch and dinner.
You will need:
- 500 grams of minced chicken;
- two young zucchini;
- 150-170 grams of cheese;
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream;
- two cloves of garlic;
- salt and pepper to taste.
Minced meat is salted, spices, sour cream, garlic are added and mixed well. Leave to marinate for 15-20 minutes. Clean zucchini is cut into portions and mixed with minced meat. Spread out in a mold, bake in the oven at 180 ° for 30 minutes, in a preheated oven. The finished dish is sprinkled with pre-grated cheese and baked again until the cheese is melted.
Vegetable stew
Suitable for a side dish or as an independent dish.
Would need:
- One zucchini;
- one small carrot;
- medium bell pepper;
- 2 potatoes;
- one onion;
- one tomato;
- dill;
- salt and pepper to taste;
- 1-2 cloves of garlic.
All vegetables are washed and cleaned. Zucchini, potatoes, peppers and onions are cut into cubes or in another convenient way. Grate carrots and garlic on a fine grater. Put the ingredients in a saucepan, mix, leave to simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Add tomato, salt, dill and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
If the dish burns during cooking, add a little water.
Omelet
Eggs and zucchini can be used to prepare a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
Would need:
- Two chicken eggs;
- 30 grams of hard cheese;
- 100 ml of milk;
- dry garlic and salt to taste;
- half of one young zucchini.
Grate the zucchini on a fine grater. Milk, eggs, salt and garlic are mixed separately. The resulting mixture and grated cheese are added to the zucchini. Fry under a closed lid, 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
Zucchini pancakes
The pancakes are perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Dough:
- One zucchini;
- medium-sized chicken egg;
- salt, dry garlic and pepper to taste;
- 50 grams of grated cheese, optional;
- 30 grams of rice or wheat flour;
Sauce:
- 2-3 tbsp sour cream or soft cheese;
- salt and dry garlic.
Grate the zucchini on a fine grater, squeeze out the water, add the egg, flour, spices and mix well with a fork. Shredded cheese is added. Pour the dough into a preheated pan with a spoon and fry on each side for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
Sour cream and spices are mixed in a separate container. Served with ready-made pancakes.
Soup
Squash puree soup turns out to be light and satisfying.
You will need:
- Two medium-sized young zucchini;
- 200 ml of water, chicken or vegetable broth;
- onion head;
- salt and pepper to taste;
- 100-120 grams of processed cheese;
- dry garlic or one clove;
- croutons or croutons;
- fresh dill.
The courgette is peeled and cut into cubes. Transfer to a saucepan, add onion, garlic, salt and spices fried until golden brown. Pour in broth, bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, over low heat. Add cheese, mix well and remove the pan from heat. Grind with a blender. Bring to a boil and turn off the stove. Dill and croutons are added before serving.
Bon Appetit!
