Zucchini dip, a delectable and versatile appetizer or snack, is a culinary symphony that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy texture, vibrant flavors, and refreshing appeal. Crafted from the humble zucchini, this dip transcends its simple origins, transforming into a culinary masterpiece that elevates any gathering.
In this comprehensive guide, we present a trio of exceptional zucchini dip recipes, each offering a unique taste adventure. From the classic Greek tzatziki, a harmonious blend of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic, to the zesty and herbaceous Italian zucchini pesto dip, bursting with fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, to the smoky and flavorful roasted red pepper and zucchini dip, a symphony of roasted vegetables and tangy cream cheese, these recipes cater to a wide range of palates and preferences.
Whether you seek a light and refreshing dip for a summer gathering, a savory spread for a party platter, or a healthy snack to enjoy at home, these zucchini dip recipes are sure to delight and satisfy. With their ease of preparation and endless serving possibilities, they are culinary gems that deserve a place in every recipe collection.
THE BEST ZUCCHINI DIP EVER
A surprisingly delightful dip for any occasion. Zucchini is spiced up with a bit of garlic and oregano to create a creamy and delicious dip. This has been a hit every time I've made it! Serve with vegetables, crackers, or bread.
Provided by BETTYBILLINGS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place zucchini in a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add the garlic, sugar, and oregano, and process until blended.
- Transfer the pureed mixture to a serving bowl, and stir in the mayonnaise. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 58.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 570.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH CREAMY GARLIC DIP
Yummy! Just like at a restaurant! Who would have thought that just adding garlic to ranch dressing would be what makes this dish!!! I plan on using the ranch dip for other things as well.
Provided by startnover
Categories Vegetable
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil to approx 350.
- Coat zucchini slices with flour.
- Dip in egg.
- Coat both sides with bread crumbs and carefully place in oil.
- Repeat with all zucchini slices -- do not crowd the pan.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with garlic dip.
- For the Garlic Dip:.
- Combine all ingredients with a whisk till well blended.
- Store in fridge till ready to serve.
- Try and make well in advance of the zucchini as the longer it sits the better it tastes.
- Good refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
ZUCCHINI PATTIES WITH DILL DIP
These crisp-tender patties are a nice alternative to crab cakes and taste very similar, thanks to the seafood seasoning. They always get gobbled up! -Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen (3/4 cup dip).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For dip, in a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Place zucchini in a colander to drain; squeeze to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, seafood seasoning and garlic powder. Stir in egg and butter until blended. Add the carrot, onion and zucchini. , Place flour in a shallow bowl. Shape zucchini mixture into 24 small patties; coat with flour. , Heat oil in a large skillet; fry patties, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ZUCCHINI-ONION DIP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 1 finely chopped sweet onion in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, until browned and very tender, 20 to 25 minutes; let cool. Puree 1 finely chopped medium zucchini in a food processor with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup each chopped dill and scallions, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, granulated garlic and kosher salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cups light sour cream; season with salt. Stir in the sautéed onion. Top with more dill.
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND YOGURT DIP
Categories Condiment/Spread Quick & Easy Yogurt Zucchini Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until very tender, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Mince garlic with salt and mash to a paste. Finely chop zucchini and stir into garlic paste with remaining ingredients.
- Serve dip with bruschetta.
DILLY ZUCCHINI DIP
Field editor Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana says, "This thick and creamy dip will keep your guests wanting more." When paired with veggies, this colorful recipe is pleasing to the eye and to the palette!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts :
ZUCCHINI DIP
Healthiest dip ever! Best if it sits in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Serve with cut veggies, such as celery or zucchini, to keep it extremely healthy. Or, for the traditional, use regular tortilla or bagel chips as the dippers.
Provided by Judymb
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend garbanzo beans, 1 cup zucchini, salsa verde, and green chiles in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl.
- Stir remaining zucchini and red onion into the blended mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 161.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
ZUCCHINI POPPERS WITH SOUR CREAM DIP
Provided by Katie Brown
Categories Food Processor Appetizer Fry Cocktail Party Quick & Easy New Year's Eve Zucchini Sour Cream Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 40 poppers and 2 cups dip
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make dip:
- In small bowl, stir together sour cream, parsley, sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper. (Dip can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 24 hours.)
- Make poppers:
- Line colander with clean kitchen towel or triple layer paper towels.
- In food processor, coarsely grate zucchini. (There should be about 3 cups.) Transfer to prepared colander. Wrap towel around zucchini, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Transfer to medium bowl, then stir in egg and egg yolk, flour, Parmesan, sage, and garlic. Using hands, roll mixture into ¾-inch-diameter balls.
- In heavy large skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1/4-inch oil until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 5, drop balls into oil and, using slotted spatula, flatten each ball to approximately 1 inch round.
- Fry poppers, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 2½ minutes per side, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm or at room temperature with sour cream dip. (Poppers are best served right after frying, but can be prepared ahead and kept at room temperature up to 2 hours. If desired, rewarm in 350°F oven, turning once, 10 minutes.)
SPICY BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES WITH GREEK YOGURT DILL DIP
Crispy, spicy Panko-coated zucchini fries dipped in a cool Greek yogurt dill dip. Yum.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the dip
- In a small bowl, blend together the yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Make the zucchini fries
- Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Prepare your ingredients: Place flour in a large Ziploc bag. Crack eggs into a shallow dish and whisk along with 2 tablespoons water. Mix Panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- Add zucchini to the Ziploc bag with flour and shake gently until all pieces are covered.
- Working with three or four sticks at a time, dip the zucchini sticks in the egg mixture then place in the Panko mixture, turning to coat. Gently lay on the baking sheet. Repeat, mixing the Panko breadcrumbs often to keep spices distributed, until all pieces are coated.
- Evenly drizzle olive oil on top of fries.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until all sides are golden brown.
- Serve immediately with dip.
ZUCCHINI-CILANTRO DIP
Categories Condiment/Spread Herb Appetizer No-Cook Super Bowl Vegetarian Yogurt Zucchini Summer Sour Cream Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place grated zucchini in colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 30 minutes. Rinse zucchini. Drain well. Using kitchen towel, squeeze as much water from zucchini as possible.
- Whisk 1 cup yogurt, 3/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl until well blended. Mix in zucchini, cilantro, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Cover dip and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Transfer dip to serving bowl. Serve with crudités and pita bread.
BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS AND SWEET ONION DIP
Steps:
- Cut each zucchini into 3″ sticks about the diameter of your finger. Place the zucchini sticks in a colander over a bowl, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of salt. Let them drain for 1 hour or longer. Dip: First, melt butter in a medium-sized frying pan over moderate heat, and add onion Cook at medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, then caramelizes. (20 and 25 minutes). (Note: The lower the heat, the longer it takes, but the less likely you are to burn the onions.) When the onions are medium brown, remove them from the heat. Place the following in a small food processor or blender: caramelized onions, cider vinegar, honey, prepared mustard Process until fairly smooth. Remove from the processor, and stir in mayo. (The resulting 1 1/2 cups dip can be used not only for these zucchini sticks, but as a tasty sandwich condiment.) Rinse zucchini sticks thoroughly to get rid of any excess salt. Pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment, and spray the parchment with olive oil. Breading/coating. Combine the following: Panko bread crumbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and Pizza Seasoning or mixed Italian herbs Mix until thoroughly combined. Beat 2 large eggs; or pour 1/2 cup egg substitute into a dish. Dip each zucchini stick in the egg and then roll it in the crumbs. Place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for +/- 12 minutes, until they're starting to brown. Remove from oven, turn. Bake for an additional 12 to 16 minutes or so, until golden brown and crisp, looking for a speckled golden brown appearance. Any leftover sticks can be wrapped and stored in the fridge. Reheat at 350°F for about 10 to 15 minutes, if desired.
CHEESY ZUCCHINI DIP
Here's a great chilled summertime dip full of fresh zucchini and cheese! Serve with crackers or fresh vegetable dippers.
Provided by sal
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together zucchini, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, pecans, red bell pepper, salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
ZUCCHINI CHIVE DIP
Zesty and creamy, a great dip recipe to make! Fragrant chives add a kick to the flavor of zucchini that you'll find irresistible. Serve with vegetables or chips.
Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and milk until well blended. Mix in the zucchini, chives and salt. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 49.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
ZUCCHINI AND YOGURT DIP (KOOSA MA' ZANJABEEL)
From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. Palestine and Jordan.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bake zucchini in oven until soft; then peel and mash. (Sorry, no temperature or time listed).
- Add remaining ingredients except parsley and mix thoroughly.
- Place on a serving platter and chill for at least one hour.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 42.2, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 6
ROASTED ZUCCHINI-CHICKPEA DIP WITH ZA'ATAR
Steps:
- Procedures 1 Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Toss squash and onion with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Turn onto a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until vegetables are tender and browned, about 20 minutes. 2 Add chickpeas, garlic, tahini, and roasted vegetables to the bowl of a food processor. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pulse until well-chopped. With machine running, stream in olive oil, lemon juice, and water, and blend until smooth. Add more water if mixture is too thick. Taste, adding more oil, lemon, or seasoning as needed. 3 Scrape dip into a serving bowl, drizzle with 1 additional tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with za'atar. Serve with toasted flatbread, pita or crudités.
CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA DIP RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by taniaf
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium high. Add grated zucchini, minced garlic clove, and thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender and golden, 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool. Add 1/2 cup ricotta, lemon zest and lemon juice and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are large or have blemishes, as these may be bitter or have a tough texture.
- Prepare the zucchini properly: Wash the zucchini thoroughly and trim off the ends. If the zucchini is large, you may want to peel it before grating it. Grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater.
- Drain the zucchini well: After grating the zucchini, place it in a colander and press out as much excess moisture as possible. This will help to prevent the dip from being too watery.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, and mint, add a lot of flavor to zucchini dip. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use about half the amount.
- Don't overmix the dip: Overmixing the dip will make it tough. Stir the ingredients together until they are just combined.
- Chill the dip before serving: Chilling the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop. You can also make the dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Zucchini dip is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it creamy, chunky, spicy, or mild, there is a zucchini dip recipe out there for you. So next time you have a few zucchini on hand, try one of these recipes and enjoy this tasty and healthy treat!
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