How to cook zucchini in the oven. 10 cool recipes

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Minced boats, chicken rolls, cheese lasagna, spiced biscuits and other mouth-watering dishes.

1. Zucchini rolls with chicken and creamy sauce

Ingredients

• 50 g butter;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 4 tablespoons flour;
• 550 ml of milk;
• 80 g parmesan;
• 1 lemon;
• a few sprigs of parsley;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 3 zucchini;
• 250 g of boiled chicken;
• 200 g of mozzarella or other cheese that melts well.

Preparation

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Fry the chopped garlic in it for about 30 seconds. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for a minute, until the mixture begins to bubble.

Pour in milk gradually, stirring the mixture continuously. When it starts to boil, add 50 g of grated cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Add whole lemon juice, chopped parsley and spices. Stir and remove sauce from heat.

Lubricate the bottom of a baking dish with some of the sauce. Cut the courgettes into long thin strips. Place 2-3 zucchini strips side by side on a board or table so that their long edges overlap slightly.

Brush the resulting rectangle with creamy sauce, sprinkle with finely chopped chicken and grated mozzarella. Wrap it in a roll and place it in the baking dish with the filling facing up. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.

Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on the rolls and place in the oven preheated to 190 ° C for 30 minutes.

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2. Baked ratatouille with zucchini and bacon

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bacon;
• 1 onion;
• 3-4 large tomatoes;
• 70 g tomato paste;
• 60 ml olive oil;
• 1 clove of garlic;
• salt to taste;
• 1 teaspoon of Italian herbs seasoning;
• 1 eggplant;
• 3-4 zucchini;
• 1 green bell pepper;
• 300 g of hard cheese.

Preparation

Cut the bacon into large chunks and the onion into small cubes. Place these ingredients in a skillet and saute over medium heat until the bacon is crispy.

Add the coarsely diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oil, minced garlic, salt and seasoning and stir. Place half of this mixture in a baking dish.

Cut the eggplant into cubes, the courgettes into slices and the peppers into small strips. Place half of the vegetables in a mold and sprinkle with half of the grated cheese.

Spread the remaining fried mixture, vegetables and grated cheese on top. Bake the ratatouille at 190 ° C for 50–55 minutes.

3. Egg casserole with zucchini, cheese and herbs

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini;
• 1 onion;
• 50 g butter;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 4 eggs;
• 100 g parmesan or other hard cheese;
• ¼ a bunch of parsley;
• a few sprigs of basil;
• ½ teaspoon of dried marjoram or several sprigs;
• salt to taste.

Preparation

Peel the courgettes and onions and cut them into small cubes. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the vegetables and chopped garlic. Broil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

In a separate bowl, combine eggs, grated cheese, chopped herbs and salt. Add stir-fried vegetables and stir.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and place in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 20-25 minutes. Check the doneness with a knife: it should come out clean from the middle of the casserole.

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4. Zucchini boats with minced meat and ricotta

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 1 onion;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 250 g minced beef or turkey;
• 200 g tomato paste;
• 4 zucchini;
• 250 g ricotta;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 100 g mozzarella;
• a few sprigs of parsley.

Preparation

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook for another minute. Place the minced meat in a skillet and fry for about 6 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir well.

Cut the courgettes in half lengthways and remove the pulp from them, forming boats. Place ricotta in each boat and season with salt and pepper. Top with the meat filling and sprinkle with grated mozzarella.

Bake the boats at 180 ° C for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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5. Casserole with zucchini, beef, cheese and bell pepper

Ingredients

• 3 zucchini;
• salt to taste;
• 2 eggs;
• 50 g parmesan;
• 200 g mozzarella;
• 100 g cheddar cheese;
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 450 g ground beef;
• 1 onion;
• 400 g tomato paste;
• 1 green bell pepper.

Preparation

Grate the zucchini with the skin on a medium to coarse grater. Transfer to a colander, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Then squeeze them out with your hands to remove excess liquid.

Combine the courgettes with eggs, grated Parmesan, half grated mozzarella and half grated cheddar. Place this mixture in a baking dish, smooth and bake at 200 ° C for 20 minutes.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the beef and finely chopped onion. Add the tomato paste, stir and place the meat mixture over the baked courgettes.

Sprinkle with mozzarella, cheddar and finely chopped peppers. Place in the oven for another 20 minutes.

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6. Baked zucchini with tomatoes and corn

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil;
• 2 zucchini;
• 4-5 large tomatoes;
• 300 g fresh or frozen corn;
• 50 g bread crumbs;
• 30 g parmesan.

Preparation

Brush a baking dish with vegetable oil. Cut the courgettes and tomatoes into slices. Place in the zucchini pan, followed by the corn and tomatoes.

Combine the crackers and grated cheese and sprinkle the vegetables with this mixture. Bake at 200 ° C for about 30 minutes until golden brown. Cover with foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

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7. Egg muffins with ham in zucchini baskets

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 2 zucchini;
• 100 g ham;
• 70 g cherry tomatoes;
• 8 eggs;
• 120 g heavy cream;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ a teaspoon of paprika;
• 100 g of hard cheese.

Preparation

Grease a muffin baking dish with butter. Cut the zucchini into long, thin strips and cut them in half across. Line the bottom and sides of each compartment with zucchini in a mold.

Cut the ham into small cubes and the tomatoes into quarters. Divide these ingredients into zucchini baskets.

Whisk eggs, cream and spices until smooth. Pour this mixture into baskets and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake muffins at 200 ° C for 30 minutes.

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8. Casserole with zucchini, rice and cheese

Ingredients

• 5-6 zucchini;
• salt to taste;
• 250 g of rice;
• 240 g sour cream;
• ½ teaspoon baking powder;
• 4 eggs;
• 250 g of hard cheese;
• ½ bunch of green onions;
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose condiment
• a piece of butter.

Preparation

Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, transfer to a colander and sprinkle with salt. Stir, let sit for 10 minutes, and squeeze the vegetables with your hands to remove excess liquid. Boil the rice until tender.

Mix 160 g sour cream with baking powder and leave for 10 minutes. You can do this while the zucchini are standing, so as not to waste time.

Combine the zucchini, eggs, sour cream with baking powder, 180 g grated cheese, rice, almost all the chopped onions, salt and seasoning. You can use a different seasoning or spice to suit your taste.

Grease a baking dish with oil and spread the cheese and vegetable mixture over it. Brush with sour cream on top and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese. Bake 40 minutes at 200 ° C.

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9. Lasagne with zucchini, spinach and mascarpone

Ingredients

• 400 g spinach;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 250 g mascarpone;
• 100 g of hard cheese;
• 100 ml heavy cream;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 9 lasagna sheets;
• 3 zucchini.

Preparation

Put spinach in a colander, pour boiling water over and cool. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and fry the minced garlic for a minute. Add nutmeg and cook for another minute.

Add mascarpone, spinach, half grated cheese and half cream to the garlic. Season with spices, stir and remove from heat.

Cut the courgettes into long thin strips. Spread one third of the creamy filling over the baking dish. Cover with three lasagna sheets and lay out some of the courgettes. Repeat the layers twice more.

Drizzle the remaining cream over the lasagne and sprinkle with grated cheese. Place in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 40–45 minutes. Check the readiness with a fork; it should easily pierce the lasagna sheets.

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10. Spicy cookies with zucchini, nuts and raisins

Ingredients

• 120 g butter;
• 200 g brown sugar;
• 1 egg;
• 250 g flour;
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon;
• ½ teaspoon salt;
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg;
• ⅛ teaspoon of ground cloves;
• 60 ml of milk;
• 1 zucchini;
• 60 g of walnuts;
• 70 g raisins;
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Preparation

Stir softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and beat well. Combine flour, baking powder and spices and add to butter mixture. Pour in milk and stir until smooth.

Peel the zucchini, grate on a medium grater and squeeze with your hands. Add zucchini, chopped nuts, raisins and zest to the dough and mix thoroughly.

Cover a baking sheet with parchment and place the dough on it with a teaspoon at a distance of 4–5 cm from each other. Bake cookies at 180 ° C for 12-14 minutes, until browned.