Best 7 Dill Zucchini Spears Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors with our delightful Dill Zucchini Spears recipe, where tender zucchini spears are enveloped in a crispy coating, infused with the aromatic essence of dill, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. These irresistible spears are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together or an elegant dinner party.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers three tempting variations to suit every palate. For those who love a classic flavor profile, the Original Dill Zucchini Spears are a must-try. If you're craving a spicy kick, the Spicy Dill Zucchini Spears will ignite your taste buds with a blend of chili powder and cayenne pepper. And for those who prefer a cheesy indulgence, the Parmesan Dill Zucchini Spears will tantalize your senses with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

No matter which variation you choose, you're in for a culinary treat. These Dill Zucchini Spears are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can whip up a batch of these crispy delights in no time.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a journey of culinary exploration. Let the tantalizing aroma of dill, garlic, and Parmesan cheese fill your kitchen as you create these irresistible Dill Zucchini Spears. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this delightful appetizer or side dish that's sure to leave them craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED PARMESAN GARLIC ZUCCHINI SPEARS



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If you're looking for the best way to use up all that summer zucchini, this is it! Quick and easy zucchini spears coated in parmesan and garlic and roasted in the oven to perfection.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 zucchini (medium sized, about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel (grated)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese (shredded)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then cut in half widthwise. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Lay the zucchini on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bow whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, garlic, and oregano. Drizzle over zucchini spears. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. To give more of a crisp edge, broil for the last 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 72 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZUCCHINI DILL PICKLES



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When the garden is overflowing with zucchini, pickle them and put them on burgers, sandwiches, or enjoy one by itself. Make sure to not skip the step of salting and then submerging them in ice water: It's the secret to long-lasting snap.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound baby zucchini, halved or quartered lengthwise
Kosher salt
1/2 cup lightly packed dill sprigs
1 cup distilled white vinegar, plus more if needed
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss zucchini with 2 tablespoons salt; let stand 20 minutes. Cover with ice and water, weighting down with a plate, if necessary, to keep zucchini fully submerged. Let stand 1 hour. Drain in a colander; rinse to remove excess salt. Pack zucchini and dill into a 4-cup-capacity or two 2-cup-capacity jars.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar; 2/3 cup water; mustard, cumin, and celery seeds; garlic; jalapeño; sugar; and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Carefully pour into jar with zucchini and dill. Top with more vinegar, if necessary. (Liquid should fully submerge zucchini mixture and reach about 1/2 inch from top.) Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 month or try canning with our helpful instructions.

ZUCCHINI DILL PICKLES



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Provided by Kevin West

Categories     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Spice     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Dill     Coriander     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds small zucchini (preferably about 4" or 8" long), trimmed
4 tablespoons coarse sea salt or pickling salt, divided
12 fresh dill sprigs
2 teaspoons yellow or brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon dill seeds
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
4 garlic cloves, halved
4 red jalapeños or Fresno chiles, split lengthwise
2 1/2 cups white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • If using 4" zucchini, halve lengthwise. If using 8" zucchini, halve crosswise, then quarter lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 4 cups ice. Add cold water to cover. Top with a plate to keep submerged. Let sit for 2 hours. Drain; rinse.
  • Divide dill sprigs and next 6 ingredients between 2 clean, hot 1-quart jars; set aside.
  • Bring vinegar, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until khaki in color and slightly pliable, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer zucchini to jars.
  • Divide hot syrup between jars to cover zucchini, leaving 1/2" space on top. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Allow at least a week to pickle before eating.

EASY DILLED ZUCCHINI



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A sprinkling of dried dill and lemon juice turns a simple side into a superstar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved crosswise, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick spears
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until zucchini is crisp-tender and starting to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Add lemon juice and dill. Cook, tossing, about 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 2 g

DILL ZUCCHINI SPEARS



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 med. zucchini (no bigger than 12 inches
long)
1/2 c. salt (canning or pickling salt)
6 c. 5% vinegar
2 c. water
4 c. sugar
4 tsp. mustard seed
2 tsp. celery seed
8 cloves garlic
8 dill heads
Sm. slice hot pepper for each jar
1 grape leaf for each jar

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in 1 1/2 x 4 inch strips. Add salt and cover with water. Let stand 2 hours. Drain. Drain well. Put garlic in bottom of jar. In a stainless steel or enamel pan, mix vinegar, sugar, water, mustard and celery seed. A small slice of hot pepper is optional. Bring to boil, cut heat down, simmer 5 minutes. Stand strips of zucchini up in pint jars. Put dill and grape leaves on top. Pour hot liquid over zucchini spears. Leave 1/2 inch head space. Seal process, 15 minutes in hot water bath.

ZUCCHINI PICKLES



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A great way to use all those zucchini your garden produced! Most of the time spent on this recipe is letting the ingredients stand.

Provided by c@lover

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P1DT35m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
½ pound onions, quartered and thinly sliced
¼ cup salt
2 cups white sugar
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
3 1-quart canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Place zucchini and onions into a large bowl, cover with water, and stir in salt until dissolved. Let the vegetables soak in the salted water for at least 2 hours; drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
  • Bring sugar, vinegar, celery seed, turmeric, mustard, and mustard seeds to a boil in a saucepan; pour the mixture over the zucchini and onions. Let the mixture stand for at least 2 more hours. Return zucchini, onions, and pickling liquid with spices to a large pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
  • While vegetables are soaking in pickling liquid, sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the zucchini and onion into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top with pickling liquid. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area, and wait at least 24 hours before opening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

ZUCCHINI WITH DILL



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This is a much-requested recipe. Everyone loves the creamy sour cream sauce enhanced with dill.-Diane Glowinski, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds zucchini, julienned
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in flour. Add water, lemon juice, sugar and salt if desired; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and dill.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Zucchini: Select firm and straight zucchini for the best results. Overripe or soft zucchini will not hold their shape well during cooking.
  • Slice the Zucchini Evenly: Cut the zucchini into uniform spears or matchsticks to ensure even cooking and a visually appealing presentation.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh dill adds a vibrant flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh dill, you can substitute dried dill, but use half the amount.
  • Don't Overcook the Zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so keep a close eye on it to prevent overcooking. Overcooked zucchini will become mushy and lose its texture.
  • Season to Taste: Adjust the seasonings according to your preference. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.

Conclusion:

Dill zucchini spears are a quick and flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of preparation, you can create a delicious and visually appealing dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you serve it as a side to grilled meats or fish, or as a standalone snack, these crispy and flavorful zucchini spears are a versatile and satisfying choice. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give dill zucchini spears a try!

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