Best 6 Lime And Zucchini Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Lime and Zucchini Squares, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. These delectable treats are not only a feast for the palate but also a visual masterpiece, boasting a vibrant green hue and a tempting crumbly texture. The zesty lime glaze adds a refreshing twist, while the sweet and tangy filling, bursting with zucchini, lime, and a hint of cinnamon, creates a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every preference, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our Lime and Zucchini Squares, a true celebration of taste and texture.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI AND GRUYERE FRITTATA SQUARES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 30 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

Good olive oil
6 ounces pancetta, 1/2-inch-diced
4 cups medium-diced leeks, white and light green parts (4 leeks), washed and spun dry
8 to 10 ounces small zucchini, thinly sliced in rounds
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced
12 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 ounces grated Gruyere cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Julienned fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-by-18-by-1-inch sheet pan with olive oil.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute for 5 minutes, until it begins to brown. Add the leeks and saute for 5 minutes, until tender. Add the zucchini and thyme and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir in two-thirds of the Gruyere and the basil.
  • Pour the zucchini mixture in an even, well distributed layer into the prepared sheet pan. Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere. Shake the pan to evenly distribute the egg mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until puffed and just set in the center. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Cut the frittata into 30 equal size squares, sprinkle with salt, garnish with the julienned basil and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

LIME AND ZUCCHINI SQUARES



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This is one of my favorite recipes using zucchini- The ingredients make the bars moist and chewy. A friend of mine said she loved these because it gave her a chance to use up all the zucchini she has and that these freeze well. Kathy is a great cook and baker on her own and has shared many of her recipes with me too. I'll share...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cookies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs
1 1/4 c granulated sugar
3/4 c vegetable oil
1/4 c freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp grated lime rind
2 c unsifted all purpose flour
1 3/4 c finely shredded unpeeled zucchini(about 3 med.-size zucchini)
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 c coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil, lime juice and rind; beat by hand until well blended. Add zucchini; mix well. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; stir into zucchini mixture. Fold in walnuts. Pour batter into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350^ oven for 45-50 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed lightly with tip of finger. Cool in pan. Cut into squares to serve. This is great frosted the a lime , cream cheese and powdered sugar frosting.

ZUCCHINI DESSERT SQUARES



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We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. I was looking for ways to use them, and this delicious dessert is the result. -Nancy Morelli, Livonia, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter
FILLING:
8 to 10 cups cubed seeded peeled zucchini (4 to 5 pounds)
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly; reserve 3 cups. Pat remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes. , Meanwhile, for filling, place zucchini and lemon juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 5 minutes (mixture will be thin). , Spoon over crust; sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 375° until golden, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI SQUARES



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I saw a bar recipe on a box of muffin mix using apple and lemon zest. I tried it from scratch with shredded zucchini and fresh blueberries instead. It's a tasty combo. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups shredded zucchini (do not pack)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine zucchini, buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon juice; toss to combine. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. In another bowl, whisk 3-1/4 cups flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with zucchini mixture, mixing well after each addition. Toss blueberries with remaining flour; fold into batter., Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly (pan will be full). Bake 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; spread over top. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY CHEESY ZUCCHINI SQUARES



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This reminds me of a quiche. It can be served as the entree or as appetizers. It is a great way to use zucchini. I found this recipe printed in our local newspaper that sited the source as "The New Southern Garden Cookbook..."

Provided by mary Armstrong

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c grated zucchini, peeled and seeded if needed ( i leave some peeling on for color)
2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
3 large eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 tsp high quality lemon pepper
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dry
1 c finely chopped onion
2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Mist the inside of a 7x11 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. Stir together the zucchini and salt in a colander and let drain 15 minutes. Press out the liquid; let drain another 15 minutes. Pick up small handfuls of zucchini and squeeze out as much liquid as possible; transfer to a small bowl.
  • 3. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • 4. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until blended, then whisk in the oil, lemon pepper and thyme. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and mix well.
  • 5. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the zucchini, onion and cheese. The batter will be very stiff. Scrape it into the prepared baking dish and press evenly into the corners.
  • 6. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
  • 7. I have reheated the leftovers the next day and it was just as good maybe even better!

LEMON ZUCCHINI BARS



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This snack cake is a good use for that bumper zucchini crop!

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ¾ cups grated zucchini
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon rind, and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in shredded zucchini.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the zucchini mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined; mix in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle cake with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
  • Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 433.6 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your baking success, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.
  • For a vibrant green color in your squares, use freshly zested limes.
  • If you don't have all-purpose flour, a combination of plain and self-rising flour can be substituted.
  • For a crispier crust, opt for a light dusting of icing sugar instead of a glaze.
  • Don't overmix your batter, as this can result in a tough texture.
  • To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a square; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • For a zesty twist, add a teaspoon of lime zest to your glaze.
  • Feel free to experiment with different nuts or seeds in the topping, such as chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds.
  • These squares are best enjoyed fresh, although they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

With their delightful fusion of zesty lime and refreshing zucchini, these Lime and Zucchini Squares offer a unique and flavorful treat. Perfect for any occasion, they are moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. Whether served as a sweet snack, a dessert, or a tea-time treat, these squares are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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