Source: Teleginatania, AdobeStockSometimes you crave an original side dish but have no time to cook. That's when delicate zucchini puree comes to the rescue. It has a slightly watery texture but a mild flavor and minimal calories. We're sharing 12 tried-and-true recipes!
1. Zucchini Puree with Carrots and Onions
Source: mirtesen.ruA thick and aromatic puree that makes an excellent alternative to potatoes.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 1 carrot, 1 onion, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the carrot and onion, and sauté them in oil for a couple of minutes. Add the peeled and diced zucchini, season, and simmer until tender. Blend the zucchini puree until smooth.
2. Zucchini Puree with Potatoes
Source: enmsk.livejournal.comA more classic puree option – an excellent choice for meat or fish.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 250 g potatoes, 5 g dill, 15 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender. Separately parboil zucchini until soft and mash all vegetables into a puree using any convenient method. Add butter, spices, and chopped dill. Mix the puree.
3. Zucchini Puree for Babies
Source: fb.ruAn excellent zucchini puree recipe for the little ones who are just starting solids.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Peel the zucchini, dice it, place it in boiling water, and parboil for 15-20 minutes. Drain the water and mash the puree through a sieve or blend it.
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4. Zucchini Puree with Apple
Source: AdobeStockAnother good baby puree. For this recipe, it's best to use young zucchinis!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 apple, 200 ml water, salt, sugar.
Preparation: Peel the zucchini and apple, dice them, cover with water, and parboil for 15 minutes. Drain the water and blend the puree with salt and sugar.
5. Zucchini Puree with Spinach
Source: recept-borscha.ruNot only delicious, but also a very vibrant and rich color.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 100 g spinach, 1 onion, butter, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion in butter until translucent. Add the peeled and diced zucchini with chopped spinach to the sautéed onion, season, and simmer until tender. Blend the zucchini puree until smooth.
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6. Zucchini Puree with Cheese
Source: karamelcafe.ruYou can also add a little chopped herbs to your liking.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 250 g potatoes, 70 g cheese to taste, 15 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Peel the potatoes and zucchini, dice them, and boil for about 20 minutes. Drain the water, blend the puree, add butter, spices, and grated cheese, then mix.
7. Zucchini and Cauliflower Puree
Source: pinterest.comIf the puree turns out too thick, thin it with broth or cream.
You will need: 200 g zucchini, 250 g cauliflower, 100 g onion, 15 g garlic, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the zucchini and cauliflower into arbitrary pieces, drizzle with oil, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. Mince the onion and garlic, and sauté them until golden. Blend everything and season the puree.
8. Zucchini and Broccoli Puree
Source: avrorra.comEspecially appreciated by healthy eating enthusiasts.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 250 g broccoli, 100 g leek, 50 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Sauté the chopped zucchini with leek until tender. Separately parboil broccoli florets until soft. Blend everything into a puree and thin with warm cream to taste. Season.
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9. Zucchini Puree for Winter Storage
Source: AdobeStockWithout this recipe, the zucchini puree collection would definitely be incomplete.
You will need: 1.2 kg zucchini, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1.5 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt and sugar each, 2 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: Peel and arbitrarily chop the zucchini, remove the seeds, and parboil for 5-10 minutes until tender. Blend until smooth.
Chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté until golden in oil. Add salt, sugar, spices, and tomato paste. After 1 minute, add the zucchini, simmer everything together a little longer, and blend again. Bring the puree to a boil again, add vinegar, and seal it in sterilized jars.
10. Zucchini and Green Pea Puree
Source: pinterest.comAnother vibrant and beautiful option made from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 150 g green peas, 1 onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 sprigs parsley, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and sauté in oil until translucent. Peel and chop the zucchini, add them and simmer until tender. Parboil the peas for a couple of minutes until soft. Blend everything, season to taste, and add chopped herbs.
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11. Zucchini and Pumpkin Puree
Source: bor72.ruYou can additionally add a little spice like paprika or nutmeg.
You will need: 250 g zucchini, 250 g pumpkin, 2 tbsp butter.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and zucchini, dice them, and parboil for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain the water, add butter, and blend the puree.
12. Baby Zucchini Puree for Winter Storage
Source: youtube.comThis puree contains no unnecessary additives or spices – just zucchini.
You will need: 1.5 kg zucchini.
Preparation: Peel the zucchini, remove the seeds, chop coarsely, and boil for 10 minutes until tender. Blend them into a puree and distribute into prepared jars. Sterilize the preserves for another 15 minutes in boiling water, seal with lids, and store in a cool, dark place.