I love grilled zucchini and I eat it all summer long. My husband whipped up some fresh pesto the other day and when we drizzled it on top, it was a heavenly…
Tag: Zucchini
Got zucchini? If you’re a gardener, chances are you are overloaded with summer squash right now! I certainly am, and I am cranking out the low carb…
I am currently drowning in zucchini from my garden and I couldn’t be happier. This was a dairy-free recipe I threw together one day earlier in the summer and I was amazed at how well it turned out. It’s possibly the best zucchini bread I’ve ever had. I’ve now made it 5 or 6 times, as it’s a hit with everyone!
Avocados are like the ultimate health food. Low in carbs, high in healthy fat and fiber, and they taste simply divine. Creamy smooth flesh that pairs…
Still got zucchini coming out your ears? Thank goodness it’s such a useful low carb vegetable, coming in handy for everything from pasta to cake. For this beautiful zucchini ricotta tart, I simply sliced it very thin on a mandolin slicer. This makes a fabulous side dish or a full “Meatless Monday” meal.
Okay, so this should take us to July 10th for Friday recipes. Hope that helps a little on your vacation.
Growing any zucchini this year? Well then in a few weeks or months, you will need all the zucchini recipes you can get. Good thing that long, green squash is low in carbs and high in plenty of nutrients. And if you happen to have any basil growing in your garden as well, you’ve got everything you need for this soup. It’s fresh and delicious and is great both hot and chilled.
I’ve often heard from fellow vegetable gardeners that they are over-run by zucchini come mid-summer and I used to wonder what they were talking about. For several years, I tried to grow zucchini without much success. I now realize that in our zeal for the long green summer squash, we over-crowded our plants. This year, we cut back to 3 well-spaced plants and I finally understand the end-of-summer zucchini glut. So I am now on the lookout for healthful, low carb zucchini recipes...
Using thinly sliced zucchini in place of noodles is a great way to reduce the carbs and amp up the nutrition in lasagna. But you really have to get as much excess moisture out of the zucchini as possible, so that you don’t end up with a soupy mess.
This flavorful sausage and egg low carb breakfast bake is a perfect brunch item, and it makes a great dinner too. You can even make it ahead of time…
Adapted from Vittles and Bits
In this simple zucchini chips recipe, I salted the zucchini and let it drain for an hour before baking. I figured…