Zucchini squash is not only a very healthy and low-calorie vegetable, but also a very tasty vegetable! There are many ways to use it in cooking, but I suggest you get to know the most original ways.
1. Basis for sandwiches. Cutting the zucchini into thick slices can be a substitute for bread! Goat cheese and chili sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, turkey with cheese and spices will go especially well with this base. In addition, such a sandwich will be much healthier for your figure!
2. Snack rolls. Cut the zucchini into long, thin strips (it is convenient to do this with a vegetable peeler). In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with finely chopped fresh herbs and spices to taste - this is our filling. Apply it to strips of zucchini and roll them into rolls, securing each with a toothpick. A light refreshing summer snack is ready!
3. Add to your pasta … Add finely chopped zucchini to boiled pasta and pour over your favorite sauce - this will refresh the familiar dish and make it healthier.
4. … or make a paste from the squash itself! This recipe will be especially appreciated by adherents of a healthy diet: cut off the ends of the zucchini, grate it on a Korean carrot grater to get thin long sticks and send it to a preheated pan with a little olive oil. Fry quickly to preserve the texture of the "spaghetti", add the sauce, heat and serve.
5. Pesto with zucchini. Zucchini can also be part of delicious sauces like this pesto! Take 100 g zucchini, 15 g each parmesan, pine nuts and almonds, 3-4 fresh basil leaves, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil to taste.
Grate the vegetable on a medium grater, salt, put in a sieve and let stand for a while. In the meantime, grind all other ingredients in a food processor until smooth with the addition of oil. Then add the squeezed zucchini there and chop again until smooth.
6. A healthy alternative to French fries. Another way to make your diet healthier is to replace french fries with bread-baked zucchini. Cut it into medium circles, roll in breadcrumbs and bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Serve with your favorite sauce!
