Source: Yuabog, AdobeStockStocking up on tasty preserves for winter? No matter how diverse your assortment, it wouldn't be complete without zucchini appetizers. We share 20 excellent recipes!
1. Spicy Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Mint
Source: pinterest.comThose who dislike mint can use parsley, dill, or cilantro instead.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 1 kg tomatoes, 100 g garlic, 3 sprigs mint, 1 hot pepper, 80 ml vegetable oil, 4 tbsp vinegar, 10 black peppercorns, 3 bay leaves, 50 g sugar, 80 g salt.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces. Blend the mint, peeled garlic cloves, and hot pepper. Cut the zucchini into sticks. Mix everything, add spices, sugar, salt, oil, and let sit for 2 hours. Cook for 30 minutes, pour in the vinegar, and remove from heat after 2 minutes. Distribute the hot salad into jars and seal.
2. Pickled Zucchini for Winter
Source: posaju.ruOne of the most popular options for preserved zucchini.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 50 g dill, 4 allspice berries, 6 black peppercorns, 100 ml apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp salt, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Place dill, spices, and zucchini sticks into jars. Pour in boiling water, cover with lids, and let sit for 30 minutes. Then drain this water into a saucepan, add sugar, salt, and boil for 5 minutes. Pour vinegar and boiling marinade into the jars. Seal, turn upside down, and wrap in a warm blanket for 24 hours.
3. Pickled Zucchini with Sterilization
Source: povar.ruDuring sterilization, the water in the pot should reach the "shoulders" of the jars.
You will need: 3 kg zucchini, 4 dill heads, 10 black peppercorns, 1/2 head garlic, 120 ml vinegar, 60 g sugar, 90 g salt, 2.8 liters water.
Preparation: Peel the garlic, and chop the dill and zucchini. Tightly pack all the prepared ingredients and black pepper into jars. Boil water, add salt, sugar, and cook for 3 minutes. Pour the boiling marinade into the jars, sterilize for 15 minutes, and carefully remove them from the sterilization bath. Pour in the vinegar, seal, and turn upside down.
4. Zucchini, Carrot, Onion, and Garlic Salad
Source: kaminia.ruLemon juice can be used instead of vinegar.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 500 g carrots, 400 g onions, 100 g garlic, 150 ml apple cider vinegar, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, 10 black peppercorns, 80 g sugar, 120 g salt.
Preparation: Chop the zucchini, carrots, and peeled onions. Peel the garlic and chop it into large pieces. Mix everything in a wide saucepan, add sugar, salt, spices, and let sit for 1.5-2 hours. Add oil, stir, and distribute into prepared jars. Sterilize them for 15 minutes, pour in the vinegar, and seal.
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5. Korean-Style Zucchini and Carrot Salad
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAn aromatic appetizer for lovers of spicy cuisine.
You will need: 1.5 kg zucchini, 500 g carrots, 100 g garlic, 2 onions, 20 g any greens, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp ground ginger, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, 15 g citric acid, 40 g sugar, 60 g salt.
Preparation: Grate zucchini and carrots on a special grater, finely chop the greens. Mix everything, add spices, salt, sugar, citric acid, and garlic pressed through a press. Peel the onion, cut into large pieces, and fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes. Discard the onion, and pour the boiling oil over the vegetable mixture. Stir and leave covered for 2 hours. Distribute the salad into jars, sterilize for 15 minutes, and seal.
6. Zucchini with Garlic, Herbs, and Vinegar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comYou can beautifully slice zucchini using a vegetable peeler.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 1/2 head garlic, 50 g any greens, 80 ml vinegar, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 30 g sugar, 50 g salt.
Preparation: Slice zucchini into thin ribbons. Finely chop the herbs and peeled garlic. Mix everything, add oil, sugar, salt, and leave covered for 1 hour. Distribute the mixture into clean jars, sterilize for 15 minutes, pour in the vinegar, and seal.
7. Zucchini Rolls with Carrots and Bell Peppers for Winter
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruAn unusual appetizer that will be the center of attention on any table.
You will need: 700 g zucchini, 200 g carrots, 200 g bell peppers, 50 g any greens, 6 black peppercorns, 100 ml vinegar, 50 g sugar, 30 g salt, 1.2 liters water.
Preparation: Slice zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons. Cut carrots and peeled bell peppers into small sticks. Place a piece of carrot and bell pepper on one end of a zucchini ribbon, and roll it up. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
Place herbs, black pepper, and zucchini rolls into jars. Separately boil water, add sugar, salt, and cook for 5 minutes. Pour the boiling marinade into the jars, sterilize for 10 minutes, add vinegar, and seal.
8. Zucchini and Carrot Salad for Winter
Source: pro-orehi.ruHandle vegetables carefully during cooking, otherwise you risk bruising them.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 500 g carrots, 50 g garlic, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 100 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Grate zucchini and carrots and mix. Add spices, sugar, salt, and garlic pressed through a press. Stir, cover, and set aside for 1 hour. Cook the mixture for 20 minutes, pour in the vinegar, and remove from heat after 3 minutes. Distribute the hot salad into sterilized jars and seal.
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9. Zucchini, Mushroom, Carrot, and Parsley Appetizer
Source: botanichka.ruSmall mushrooms don't even need to be cut.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 500 g mushrooms, 300 g carrots, 100 g parsley, 4 cloves garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 120 ml apple cider vinegar, 10 black peppercorns, 50 g sugar, 100 g salt.
Preparation: Chop zucchini, mushrooms, and parsley, and grate carrots. Mix everything, add sugar, salt, black pepper, and let sit for 30-40 minutes. Cook for 10 minutes, add oil and garlic pressed through a press. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes, then pour in the vinegar, distribute into jars, and seal.
10. Young Zucchini, Whole Marinated with Cranberries
Source: botanichka.ruServe the prepared zucchini instead of cucumbers and tomatoes.
You will need: 2 kg young zucchini, 1 handful cranberries, 50 g parsnip, 4 dill heads, 5 cloves garlic, 8 black peppercorns, 4 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp salt, 1.8 liters water.
Preparation: Place cranberries, dill heads, black peppercorns, chopped parsnip, and peeled garlic cloves at the bottom of prepared jars. Then tightly pack whole zucchini, pour boiling water to the top, cover with lids, and let warm for 30 minutes. Drain this water into a saucepan, add sugar, salt, and boil for 3 minutes. Pour vinegar and boiling marinade into the jars, and seal with lids.
11. Zucchini and Herb Salad for Winter
Source: avyltan.ruThe appetizer can be complemented with onions and aromatic garlic.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 100 g any greens, 120 ml vegetable oil, 120 ml apple cider vinegar, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp coriander seeds, 60 g sugar, 80 g salt.
Preparation: Chop and mix zucchini with herbs. Add sugar, salt, and spices, cover the mixture, and let sit for 1 hour. Then place over low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the oil and simmer for another 5 minutes. Distribute the salad into jars, sterilize for 15 minutes, add vinegar, and seal.
12. Zucchini with Beans and Tomato Paste for Winter
Source: povar.ruKeep in mind that beans will expand significantly when cooked.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 1 cup dry beans, 300 g bell peppers, 2 onions, 4 tbsp tomato paste, 100 ml vegetable oil, 3 bay leaves, 6 black peppercorns, 3 allspice berries, 1 tsp citric acid, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Soak beans in cold water for 3 hours. Chop and mix zucchini, peeled onion, and bell pepper. Add sugar, spices, and beans to the mixture. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, add oil, tomato paste, and salt. Simmer everything together for 30 minutes. Add citric acid, cook for another 10 minutes, and seal.
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13. Zucchini Salad with Bell Peppers and Rice
Source: lobsterhouse.ruIt's best to use parboiled rice.
You will need: 800 g zucchini, 300 g rice, 500 g bell peppers, 300 g onions, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 80 ml vinegar, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, 3 bay leaves, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Chop zucchini, peeled bell peppers, and onions. In a deep cauldron, fry the onion in oil, add bell pepper, spices, sugar, and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add zucchini, rinsed rice, and salt. Pour in water and simmer covered for 40 minutes. Add vinegar, distribute into prepared jars, and seal.
14. Zucchini, Bell Pepper, and Onion Lecho for Winter
Source: usefultipsdiy.comAn appetizing Hungarian-style appetizer.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 500 g tomatoes, 500 g bell peppers, 4 medium onions, 50 g garlic, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup vinegar, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and pass them through a meat grinder. Chop zucchini, peeled onion, and bell pepper. Mix the tomato mixture with sugar, salt, oil, water, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the chopped vegetables and cook for 20 minutes. Add garlic pressed through a press and simmer for another 10 minutes. Pour in the vinegar and after 2 minutes, distribute the lecho into jars. Seal, turn upside down, and wrap in a warm blanket for 24 hours.
15. Zucchini with Onions in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Source: windowman.ruThe vegetables turn out crispy, juicy, and delicious.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 400 g onions, 100 g garlic, 1/2 hot pepper, 1.5 liters tomato juice, 1 tsp ground paprika, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, 80 ml vinegar, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 60 g sugar, 60 g salt.
Preparation: Chop zucchini and peeled onion. Place hot pepper, peeled garlic, and half of the tomato juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Mix the resulting mixture with the remaining juice, add spices, sugar, salt, oil, and cook for 10 minutes. Add zucchini and onion, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Add vinegar, cook for another 10 minutes, distribute into jars, and seal.
16. Zucchini Caviar for Winter
Source: recepty.7dach.ruAn excellent option for a quick snack.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 500 g tomatoes, 3 medium bell peppers, 300 g carrots, 300 g onions, 120 ml vegetable oil, 4 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 100 g sugar, 60 g salt.
Preparation: Pass zucchini, tomatoes, and peeled bell peppers through a meat grinder. Peel and chop the onion, and grate the carrot. Fry the onion with carrots until golden, add bell pepper and cook for 10 minutes. Add zucchini, tomatoes, ground pepper, and sugar, cover, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Salt, pour in the vinegar, and remove from heat after 2 minutes. Blend the caviar with an immersion blender, heat over fire for a couple of minutes, and seal.
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17. Vegetable Appetizer with Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Carrots
Source: botanichka.ruCut all vegetables into pieces of approximately the same size.
You will need: 600 g zucchini, 600 g eggplant, 400 g tomatoes, 200 g carrots, 200 g onions, 100 g garlic, 50 g any greens, 120 ml vegetable oil, 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 80 g sugar, 60 g salt.
Preparation: Chop zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, herbs, and peeled onion. Grate carrots. Fry the onion with carrots until golden. Mix this sautéed mixture with the rest of the vegetables, add sugar and salt, and cook for 20 minutes over low heat. Add garlic pressed through a press, herbs, and cook for another 10 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, stir, distribute into jars, and seal.
18. Spicy Zucchini with Mustard for Winter
Source: twilight-saga.ruWe recommend using young zucchini with thin skin.
You will need: 3 kg zucchini, 3 bay leaves, 5 allspice berries, 50 g dry mustard, 2 tbsp mustard seeds, 100 ml vinegar, 150 g sugar, 100 g salt, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Place both types of mustard and spices at the bottom of prepared jars. Tightly pack the chopped zucchini, pour boiling water to the top, and leave covered for 30 minutes. Drain the water into a saucepan, add sugar, salt, and boil for 5 minutes. Pour vinegar and boiling marinade into the jars, and seal the zucchini for winter.
19. Zucchini Adjika with Tomato Paste
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruYou can also add ground horseradish or ginger.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 1 hot pepper, 500 g bell peppers, 100 g garlic, 100 g tomato paste, 80 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml vinegar, 1 tsp ground paprika, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Pass zucchini, hot pepper, peeled garlic, and bell pepper through a meat grinder. Add oil, tomato paste, spices, sugar, and cook for 30 minutes over low heat. Pour in the vinegar, salt, and remove from heat after 3 minutes. Fill sterilized jars with hot adjika, seal, and turn upside down.
20. Zucchini and Beetroot Salad for Winter
Source: sovkusom.ruThis recipe requires sweet beetroot of the vinaigrette variety.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 500 g beetroot, 100 ml vinegar, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp coriander seeds, 0.5 tsp khmeli-suneli, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Grate zucchini and peeled beetroot and mix. Add spices, sugar, and salt. Stir, cover the mixture, and let sit for 1 hour. Distribute the vegetables into jars, sterilize for 15 minutes, add vinegar, and seal with lids.