Source: lifehacker.ruFried zucchini is good, of course. But what else can you make with it? You might want something varied, unconventional, and healthy. Especially since it's such a versatile ingredient. So, here are 20 zucchini appetizer recipes for all occasions!
1. Zucchini Appetizer with Cream Cheese
Source: food.inmyroom.ruGarnish with aromatic mint leaves when serving.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 cucumber, 1 clove garlic, 150 g cream cheese, spices, mint.
Preparation: Dice the cucumbers finely, then finely chop the mint and garlic. Mix everything with the cream cheese and spices. Slice the zucchini into thick rounds and fry on both sides, then top with the cheese mixture.
2. Zucchini in Garlic Sauce
Source: pro-dachu.comThe simplest and most popular recipe.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 20 g flour, 250 g yogurt, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into half-moons, coat in flour with spices, and fry. Mix the yogurt with crushed garlic, then arrange the zucchini on a plate and drizzle with the sauce.
3. Zucchini Appetizer with Walnuts
Source: mullerhall.ruA very pleasant and interesting combination of flavors and textures.
You will need: 300 g zucchini, 150 g walnuts, 60 g flour, 2 cloves garlic, half an onion, 50 g cheese, olive oil, 2 tbsp sour cream, half a lemon, 2 pickled cucumbers, spices.
Preparation: Chop the walnuts with garlic in a blender, and finely chop the onion and fry in olive oil. Mix everything with grated cheese. Coat the zucchini in flour and lightly fry in the oil from the onion. Place a little sour cream and a spoonful of the walnut mixture on top of each zucchini slice. Bake the appetizer in the oven for 10 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
4. Zucchini Caviar with Tomatoes
Source: lifestyle.segodnya.uaMuch better and healthier than store-bought!
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 1 kg tomatoes, 0.5 kg carrots, 0.5 kg onions, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp pepper, 10 cloves garlic, salt.
Preparation: Peel the zucchini and tomatoes, roughly chop all vegetables, and pass through a meat grinder. Cook the mixture over low heat for 1.5 hours. Add all spices, crushed garlic, and vinegar, and cook for another 10 minutes. Distribute the caviar into sterilized jars and seal.
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5. Zucchini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Source: tvcook.ruSimple to prepare, yet a very refined appetizer.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 50 g crustless bread, 50 g sun-dried tomatoes, 50 ml olive oil, 20 g pine nuts, 10 g thyme, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and slice the halves into half-rings. Blend the bread with thyme and sun-dried tomatoes, then add a spoonful of oil, spices, and pine nuts. Spread this mixture on one baking sheet, and the zucchini with the remaining oil on another. Bake everything for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, then mix.
6. Zucchini Flan
Source: greatfon.comFlan is typically a dessert, but we offer a savory vegetable variation.
You will need: 80 ml cream, 30 ml milk, 200 g zucchini, 1 egg yolk, 2 eggs, 1 bay leaf.
Preparation: Heat the cream with milk and add the bay leaf. Slice the zucchini thinly, boil for 2-3 minutes, and then rinse with cold water. Blend everything until smooth and pour the mixture into greased molds. Cover them with foil and bake in a water bath in the oven at 90 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
7. Vegetable Mille-feuille
Source: food.inmyroom.ruAnother unusual blend of appetizer and dessert.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 2 beetroots, 2 avocados, 200 g parsley, 4 tbsp water and lemon juice each, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Boil the beetroots and slice them into thin, even rounds. Slice the zucchini in the same way. Blend the avocado with parsley, water, lemon juice, and spices. Spread a slice of beetroot with the avocado mixture, top with a zucchini round, and continue layering in the same manner. Sprinkle with sesame seeds on top.
8. Baked Zucchini with Aromatic Herbs
Source: vk.comA convenient appetizer for both holidays and evening TV watching.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, aromatic herbs, 500 g cheese.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini lengthwise into large sticks, sprinkle with a mixture of herbs, and top with grated cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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9. Zucchini Rolls with Cottage Cheese
Source: veselo-vkusno.ruA light, diet-friendly appetizer that disappears from the table instantly.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 250 g cottage cheese, half a bunch of herbs, 1 tbsp sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips and lightly fry on both sides. Mix the cottage cheese with chopped herbs, sour cream, spices, and crushed garlic. Spread the filling onto the zucchini strips and roll them up.
10. Zucchini Rolls with Carrots and Egg
Source: natural-kitchen.ruAnother simple option using readily available ingredients.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 2 boiled eggs, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp sour cream, 50 g carrots, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thin strips and fry. Blend the boiled eggs with garlic, sour cream, spices, and herbs until creamy. Spread each zucchini slice with the filling, sprinkle with grated carrots, and roll them up.
11. Korean-Style Zucchini
Source: spmguild.ruPrepared similarly to Korean carrots, but even faster.
You will need: 500 g zucchini, a pinch of salt, 2 tbsp vinegar, 100 ml vegetable oil, 2 tsp honey, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thin rings or strips. Mix all other ingredients except oil and sesame seeds for the dressing, and pour over the zucchini. Then drizzle with hot oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
12. Light Zucchini and Cilantro Appetizer
Source: vkuhkne.ruServe it in small transparent glasses or bowls.
You will need: 4 zucchinis, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, spices and herbs, 100 ml Greek yogurt, 1 bunch cilantro, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Dice the zucchini, mix with salt and spices, pour in oil and balsamic vinegar. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Once the cooked zucchini has cooled, mix it with yogurt, chopped cilantro, and crushed garlic.
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13. Zucchini Dough Roll
Source: farsh-recept.ruLet it cool thoroughly and slice it for serving.
You will need: 600 g zucchini, 100 g flour, 60 g sour cream, 3 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, spices and herbs, 400 g cream cheese, garlic.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater and after 10 minutes, squeeze out excess moisture. Add egg yolks, sour cream, spices, and flour with baking powder, then separately fold in egg whites beaten to a foam. Spread the dough evenly on parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
Mix the cream cheese with chopped herbs, garlic, and spices. Once the crust has cooled, spread it with the filling, carefully roll it into a tight roll, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
14. Zucchini and Mushroom Pâté
Source: edalnya.comCan be served in tartlets or used for canapés.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 300 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 cloves garlic, 100 g cream cheese, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, salt, and squeeze out excess moisture. Chop the mushrooms and onion, grate the carrot, and fry everything together with spices and soy sauce. Separately fry the zucchini and blend everything until smooth. Finally, add garlic, spices, and cream cheese.
15. Marinated Zucchini
Source: doska-sovetov.comThey acquire an unusual sweet and sour taste.
You will need: 500 g zucchini, 0.5 tsp salt, 100 ml olive oil, 3 tbsp wine vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, herbs.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler and squeeze out the juice. Mix oil, honey, vinegar, crushed garlic, ginger, and chopped herbs. Pour the dressing over the zucchini and let it marinate for 2 hours.
16. Zucchini Cake with Tomatoes
Source: jam-bakery.ruWe recommend slicing it into portions before serving.
You will need: 900 g zucchini, 3 eggs, 1 cup flour, 2 pinches baking soda, 200 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, garlic and herbs, 250 g mayonnaise.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, squeeze out the juice, and mix with spices and eggs. Add flour and baking soda, and fry 4 flatbreads from this dough over low heat.
Chop and fry the onion with mushrooms, and mix the mayonnaise with crushed garlic and chopped herbs. Slice the tomatoes into rounds and lightly fry them too. Spread mayonnaise on a flatbread, layer half of the mushrooms, then the second flatbread, mayonnaise, and tomatoes. Continue this process until all ingredients are used.
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17. Zucchini Appetizer with Mozzarella
Source: zen.yandex.ruAnother beautiful and multi-layered appetizer!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 courgette, 1 tomato, 150 g mozzarella, 100 ml sour cream, 1 bunch of herbs, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice all vegetables and mozzarella into rounds. If desired, lightly fry the zucchini and courgette in a non-stick pan. Mix the sour cream with garlic, spices, and herbs, then stack pyramids of vegetables and cheese with layers of sour cream sauce.
18. Spicy Georgian-Style Zucchini
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruThe whole secret is in the hot and spicy sauce.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 3 cloves garlic, half a bunch of cilantro, a pinch of hot pepper, 1 tsp adjika, a pinch of khmeli-suneli, sour cream.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into rings, sprinkle with hot pepper, and fry. Finely chop the cilantro and grind with salt and spices. Add it to sour cream with crushed garlic and adjika. Generously coat the zucchini with the sauce.
19. Zucchini Chips
Source: wasfetmama.comThanks to the breading, they are truly pleasant to crunch on.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 30 ml milk, 1 egg, 50 g cheese, 50 g breadcrumbs, flour, spices.
Preparation: Mix milk with egg and spices, and grated cheese with breadcrumbs. Slice the zucchini into very thin rounds and dip first in flour, then in egg, and then in the breading. Place on parchment paper and bake for 7-8 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, then flip and leave in the oven for another 7-8 minutes.
20. Zucchini Muffins
Source: likelive.ruBake in just 20 minutes!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 200 g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 100 g butter, 200 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Mix cottage cheese with eggs and add finely grated zucchini. Gradually mix in the remaining ingredients, and last, the flour with baking powder. Fill muffin molds with the mixture and bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.