zucchini Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/zucchini/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:14:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png zucchini Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/zucchini/ 32 32 Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Pesto-Feta Mayo https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/ https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:14:52 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=27064 This delicious grilled veggie sandwich features a flavorful pesto-feta mayo that you'll want to put on Everything. grilled veggie sandwich on a cutting board These grilled veggie sandwiches are a weekly thing for us in the summer. They really are meant to be eaten when veggies are fresh (and cheap). Would this taste good in January? Probably. But it'd also cost you $15 per sandwich to grab all the out-of-season produce. Eat these sandwiches now. Eat them often. And then dream about them all winter long. That's what we do. Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/grilled-veggie-and-pesto-stacked-sandwich-with-lemon-feta-mayo-daves-2/feed/ 4 Sausage and Peppers Recipe https://wholefully.com/sausage-and-peppers-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/sausage-and-peppers-recipe/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:41:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=78009 With robust Italian sausage and tri-color bell peppers, this Sausage and Peppers Recipe is hearty and wholesome with plenty of flavor.
A colorful sausage dinner served on a white plate with fresh basil and a white kitchen linen nearby.
Sausage and peppers is a simple yet nourishing meal that's great for enjoying the bounty of the summer season, or for a quick and wholesome meal during back-to-school time. Not only is this sausage and peppers dish easy to make, but it’s also incredibly satisfying, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast. Full of bright colors and zesty flavor, this sausage and peppers dinner is sure to be a hit with your family. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sausage-and-peppers-recipe/feed/ 0 Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread https://wholefully.com/gluten-free-zucchini-bread/ https://wholefully.com/gluten-free-zucchini-bread/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:08:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74931 This gluten-free zucchini bread is a moist and delicious bread that just happens to also be dairy-free. You won't want to miss this tasty loaf!
Overhead of a loaf of gluten-free zucchini bread on a cooling rack with two slices cut and stacked beside it.
Come summer, when you are swimming in zucchini, zucchini bread is your friend! It uses up a lot of the prolific veggie, is easy to freeze for future breakfasts, and is a breeze to make. Zucchini bread (and other moist quick bread recipes like banana bread) are the perfect place to play with substituting in gluten-free flours like almond flour and tapioca flour. This zucchini bread recipe is naturally gluten-free—but it's so delicious, and the texture is so perfect that you'd never know it. We make this recipe almost weekly during the summertime. Like all of our recipes, it's kitchen-tested, which means you can feel confident it really is the best gluten-free zucchini bread out there. We wouldn't keep making it if it wasn't! Let's get baking. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/gluten-free-zucchini-bread/feed/ 0 Quick And Easy Sautéed Zucchini Recipe https://wholefully.com/sauteed-zucchini/ https://wholefully.com/sauteed-zucchini/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:04:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74841 Zucchini makes a great side dish that goes well with almost any meal. Learn how to make sauteed zucchini in no time! If you've ever perused a farmers' market or grown your own vegetables, you know how abundant zucchini can be in late summer. While we have lots of ways to enjoy this summer veggie, the simplest preparations can sometimes be the best. We are quick to sauté zucchini and summer squash on any given weeknight for a fast and easy side dish. Let's get sautéing!
Top view of sauteed zucchini and garlic in an enameled cast iron skillet.
INTRO Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sauteed-zucchini/feed/ 0 Beef-Stuffed Zucchini Boats https://wholefully.com/stuffed-zucchini-boats/ https://wholefully.com/stuffed-zucchini-boats/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74831 Beef-stuffed zucchini boats make for a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal.
Close view of stuffed zucchini on a long white serving platter garnished with chopped fresh basil.
Looking for a meal that is yummy, delicious, warm, and filling? These stuffed zucchini boats are perfect as a main dish served with any variety of sides, or they could stand alone as a perfect family lunch or dinner! Load your fresh zucchini up with ground beef, veggies, and marinara, and watch your friends and family devour them. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/stuffed-zucchini-boats/feed/ 0 Easy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Recipe https://wholefully.com/sweet-saturday-healthy-whole-grain-zucchini-bread/ https://wholefully.com/sweet-saturday-healthy-whole-grain-zucchini-bread/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:37:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=7754 Whole wheat zucchini bread is a quick and very easy recipe. It is perfect for snacking on when you want something delicious with a dose of veggies.
A whole loaf of zucchini bread cooling on a parchment paper lined metal cooling rack.
If you love banana bread, chances are you also love zucchini bread. Our zucchini bread recipe is so delicious and sweet, and it’s a great way to sneak in some veggies for those of you with picky eaters! Yummy spices, honey, and applesauce provide fantastic flavor to this whole wheat zucchini bread. These flavors all come together to make the most delicious summer treat. Serve it as a perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack for your kids and yourself!  Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sweet-saturday-healthy-whole-grain-zucchini-bread/feed/ 37 Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan https://wholefully.com/grilled-zucchini-parmesan/ https://wholefully.com/grilled-zucchini-parmesan/#respond Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:00:38 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=64134 This grilled zucchini is great hot off the grill or at room temperature. Learn how to grill zucchini with Parmesan to add a tasty twist to this summer classic. Tender grilled zucchini piled onto a white plate and garnished with grated parmesan cheese and ribbons of fresh basil. Anyone who’s every planted zucchini in their garden knows that come harvest time, you’re left with an abundance of this yummy veggie. One of my favorite ways to use this bounty is to make grilled zucchini. It’s a fast and easy recipe that looks super fancy with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze. Try it at your next BBQ and I promise you’ll be hooked! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/grilled-zucchini-parmesan/feed/ 0 10+ Delicious Summer Squash Recipes https://wholefully.com/summer-squash-recipes/ https://wholefully.com/summer-squash-recipes/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:00:25 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=55277 Packed with flavor and nutrients, summer squash is a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. Try these summer squash recipes to add a unique twist to your veggies. Zucchini and summer squash are an absolute staple of summertime farmer's markets and produce stands. The plants are incredibly productive, and we have no shortage of squash in our house during the summer months! However, summer squash can definitely get boring if you're running out of interesting ways to fix it. Lucky for you, I've compiled a list of my favorite summer squash recipes to help you spruce up your meals. Zucchini, pattypans, crooknecks—no matter what summer squash you have lingering in the fridge, these recipes will help you get through your stash. And they're so tasty that even summer squash haters may become fans! Stacks of summer squash and zucchini in a long row.

How do you cook squash and zucchini without it getting mushy?

A light touch is the key to keeping summer squash and zucchini delicious. Don't over-steam, boil, or stir-fry your squash vegetables—they simply fall apart and get mushy when cooked too vigorously. You want to cook your squash until it is crisp-tender. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/summer-squash-recipes/feed/ 1 How to Freeze Zucchini (3 Ways!) https://wholefully.com/how-to-freeze-zucchini/ https://wholefully.com/how-to-freeze-zucchini/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:28 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=52567 Yes, you can freeze zucchini! Let us show you how to freeze zucchini noodles, shreds, and slices for use in your kitchen all year long. Zucchini is one of the most prolific veggies you can grow! Zucchini and other summer squash plants just never seem to stop producing. If you’ve run out of ideas for using up your fresh zucchini, do what I do—freeze it! Frozen zucchini is a great way to add a boost of veggies to dishes all year long. Let us show you three ways to freeze zucchini—in shreds, zucchini noodles, and slices—to help you add some summer flavor to your kitchen. Three Hefty freezer bags filled with frozen sliced zucchini, frozen zucchini noodles, and frozen shredded zucchini.

Can you freeze zucchini?

You sure can! You won’t get the same crisp texture that you have from fresh zucchini, but frozen zucchini is a great addition to soups, stews, sauces, muffins, and quick breads.

Can you freeze zucchini without blanching it first?

Sure can, and in fact, that’s what we recommend you do! For some veggies (like corn or green beans), blanching before freezing helps seal in the texture and color of the veggie. But we’ve found that blanching doesn’t have much of an impact on the final result of zucchini. Thawed zucchini is soft and watery—whether you blanch it or not. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/how-to-freeze-zucchini/feed/ 5 How to Make Instant Chicken Zoodle Soup in a Jar https://wholefully.com/instant-chicken-zoodle-soup-in-a-jar/ https://wholefully.com/instant-chicken-zoodle-soup-in-a-jar/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:45 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50037 Making mason jar salads each week totally revolutionized my meal prep practice. But as much as I love a beautiful jar of salad, I found myself craving warm, comforting foods during the cold weather months. Out of those cravings was born the idea for these instant soup jars! Instant soup jars are my new favorite thing, and they couldn’t be easier! You prep ahead all the ingredients you need for a perfectly nourishing and comforting bowl of soup, in this case Chicken Zoodle Soup, and then all you have to do is add boiling water. Wait a few minutes, stir well, and magically, your soup comes out flavorful and delicious every single time! A hand holds a spoonful of chicken zoodle soup. A jar of soup sits underneath. With this method, you can “make” a fresh batch of chicken zoodle soup anywhere you have access to boiling water. This is a perfect option for an office lunch if you have access to a kettle or water cooler with hot water functionality. No more waiting in line for the office microwave!

Okay, how do you make these Meal Prep Instant Chicken Zoodle Soup Jars?

Making these instant soup jars couldn’t be easier, you just layer the ingredients in a glass jar, pop a lid on it, and then stash it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat. You can prep bunch of instant soup lunches in just a few minutes.

How do you make instant soup?

This is also super easy! Pour boiling water over the ingredients in the jar, stir well, and then cover. Let “steep” for a few minutes to soften the veggies, then enjoy! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/instant-chicken-zoodle-soup-in-a-jar/feed/ 2