Best 9 Italian Marinated Zucchini Recipes
Are you ready for a delightful culinary journey? Embark on an Italian adventure with our enticing selection of marinated zucchini recipes, each offering a unique flavor sensation. From the classic and tangy Herb Marinated Zucchini, featuring a harmonious blend of aromatic herbs and zesty lemon, to the spicy kick of the Chili Marinated Zucchini, infused with the warmth of chili flakes and paprika.
Explore the vibrant Mediterranean flavors of the Sun-Dried Tomato Marinated Zucchini, where sun-kissed tomatoes pair perfectly with garlic and basil. Indulge in the creamy richness of the Feta Marinated Zucchini, where tangy feta cheese complements the zucchini's natural sweetness. For a touch of Asian inspiration, try the Miso Marinated Zucchini, where the umami-rich miso paste creates a savory and slightly sweet marinade.
Prepare to be amazed by the explosion of flavors in the Balsamic Marinated Zucchini, where tangy balsamic vinegar combines with the sweetness of honey and the aromatic notes of rosemary. Don't miss the vibrant and colorful Lemon and Dill Marinated Zucchini, where the citrusy brightness of lemon pairs wonderfully with the freshness of dill. Discover your new favorite appetizer or side dish with these versatile marinated zucchini recipes, sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE WITH PARMESAN AND THYME
Crisp, tender baked zucchini with a golden crust of freshly grated Parmesan, thyme and oregano! These Italian-flavored zucchini sticks are a crowed pleaser, served with a little Tztaziki sauce, or as a quick side next to your favorite mains. Best served hot-out-of-the-oven!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Appetizer Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.
- Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil
- Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick
- Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, Fat 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MARINATED ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- Slice zucchini lengthwise 1/8th of an inch in thickness (4 millimeters) , if the zucchini are extra large then slice and then cut in half.
- In a small to medium sized frying pan add 1/2 cup olive oil and heat on medium high heat, once oil is hot (not boiling) add zucchini slices, (not all at once, single layer in the pan) turning till golden. Remove from pan and drain well on paper towels. (I pat them lightly with extra paper towels to remove extra oil).
- In a medium bowl add zucchini, parsley, garlic, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the white wine vinegar. Toss gently and serve with bruschetta or crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 302 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 3h23m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside. Add the zucchini and yellow squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
- Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until they are crisp-tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and serve hot or at room temperature.
ZUCCHINI MARINATA (MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD)
A simple marinated zucchini salad from Italy. The zucchini is uncooked but through marinating and the use of plenty of lemon juice the zucchini acquires an "al dente"/semi-cooked texture. I only make this recipe at the peak of zucchini season in summer when quality and selection are best. From Mediterranean Light. Especially good with fresh basil!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Note: It is your choice to peel or not peel the zuchhini.
- Toss the thinly sliced zucchini with the lemon juice, garlic halves, olive oil; salt and pepper to taste. (If I think about it, sometimes I add a bit of finely grated lemon zest, too.) Remember to use a non-reactive bowl for marinating.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate 4-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once you are ready to serve the salad, remove the garlic cloves. Save one garlic clove, finely minced and toss back into the salad along with the fresh herb of choice. *Important*: stir in the fresh herbs with the zucchini mixture [just] before serving.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Best eaten within 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 9.6, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1.6
BALSAMIC GRILLED ZUCCHINI
A simple, easy grilled zucchini with a touch of balsamic vinegar and spices.
Provided by LashGal
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Brush zucchini with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over zucchini.
- Cook on preheated grill until beginning to brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush balsamic vinegar over the zucchini and continue cooking 1 minute more. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
ITALIAN MARINADE
Spiedies, grilled skewers of meat marinated in what amounts to Italian dressing, are a culinary mainstay of bars and roadhouses in and around Binghamton, N.Y. What follows is a recipe for the marinade used to prepare them for the fire. I have used fresh herbs, though dried ones are more traditional, and have upped the flavor slightly with the use of lemon zest. Once you've got the marinade made, simply cut the meat - chicken or beef, lamb or pork - into 1- or 2-inch cubes, and submerge it in the liquid for a couple of days (10 to 12 hours for chicken), covered, in the refrigerator. All that lemon and vinegar does some work on the meat, and the result, when grilled over charcoal for four or five minutes a side, is a fantastical taste of upstate New York, and a very simple and excellent dinner besides. (Here are instructions for cooking them.) Serve with torn mint and an additional drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil, on top of Italian bread or alongside rice.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories sauces and gravies
Time 5m
Yield Enough for 2 to 3 pounds meat
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add cubes of chicken, pork, lamb or beef to the marinade and cover tightly, or place into large, re-sealable plastic bags and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours (or 10 to 12 hours for chicken).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
ITALIAN MARINATED ZUCCHINI
Delcious side dish with grilled meats. Serve cold. My Grandmother "Nonna" used to make these, mom still does and I adore the taste of zucchini, vinegar & garlic. Mint leaves are needed to give it a very subtle taste, will not taste the same without them.
Provided by ChefRed
Categories European
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash, slice, pat-dry and fry the zucchini in oil.
- When golden brown remove from oil and rid of excess fat on paper towel.
- Wash mint leaves. Need about 6. Chop them up.
- Arrange zucchini in a serving platter and flavor with vinegar mixed with chopped mint, and garlic cloves.
- Place in refrigerator once cooled off to chill.
- Salt and pepper to taste .
MARINATED ZUCCHINI
This marinated zucchini is very easy to make and tastes refreshing.
Provided by zolotce
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice zucchini with a vegetable peeler and place in a bowl.
- Mix oil, vinegar, honey, parsley, dill, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in another bowl.
- Cover zucchini with marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 304.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD
Raw zucchini can be a dull ingredient, but when it's very thinly sliced it marinates beautifully, especially in lemon juice. I like to use a mixture of green and yellow squash here. Assemble this dish at least four hours before you wish to serve it, so that the squash has time to soften and soak up the lemony marinade.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 6h40m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice the squash as thinly as you can. Sprinkle with salt, preferably kosher salt, and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
- Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for four to six hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator, and remove the garlic clove. Add the fresh herbs, and toss together. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 317 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Choose firm, tender zucchini for the best results.
- Use a mandoline or vegetable slicer to cut the zucchini into thin, even slices. This will help them marinate evenly.
- If you don't have a mandoline or vegetable slicer, you can use a sharp knife to cut the zucchini into thin slices. Just be careful to cut them as evenly as possible.
- Marinate the zucchini for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will allow the flavors of the marinade to soak into the zucchini.
- When you're ready to cook the zucchini, drain them from the marinade and pat them dry. This will help them to brown evenly.
- Cook the zucchini over medium heat until they are tender and slightly browned. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the zucchini will steam instead of brown.
- Serve the zucchini hot or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a main course.
Conclusion:
Marinated zucchini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. The marinade infuses the zucchini with flavor, and the cooking process brings out their natural sweetness. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a more substantial meal, marinated zucchini is a great option. So next time you're at the grocery store, pick up some zucchini and give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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