Tag: Zucchini
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Zucchini Carpaccio
Zucchini Carpaccio is one of my personal favorite ways to enjoy the abundance of summer zucchini! This was my go to dish at a local restaurant when we lived in NYC (Fig and Olive) and I was craving it this week. It comes together in 5 minutes and is the perfect no cook light summer appetizer…
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Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Last week I shared one of MY favorite summer desserts, but this week is a family favorite – Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake! If you have followed me for some time now you will know that while we eat healthy we really love chocolate especially the boys. My children do not like sautéed, grilled or roasted zucchini…
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Easy Grilled Vegetables
Five Ingredient Friday = the opposite of chocolate and sprinkles! Easy Mixed Grilled Vegetables we have been enjoying on repeat! This is a simple yet flavorful method to delicious grilled vegetables made with 4 ingredients. The secret to these veggies is everything bagel seasoning! I love the Trader Joes Blend, but you also buy it…
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Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
This is yet another great and different use for all of the abundant summer zucchini! I was intrigued when Sweet Wholesome Baby posted about zucchini meatballs. I decided to make them and made some adaptations based on my families preferences. When everyone loved them I had to make them again so I could get the…
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Creamy Zucchini Almond Smoothie
This Creamy Zucchini Almond Smoothie is a fun new alternative way to use zucchini and a great way for picky eaters to try it. It is filled fruits and veggies and the almond butter and flax seed add protein to keep you satisfied! I would have never thought of putting zucchini in a smoothie if…
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Speedy Wild Rice and Zucchini Side Dish
This super fast side dish is naturally gluten free, filled with hearty wild rice, loaded with veggies and comes together in 15 minutes – what more could you want! It spotlights summer’s abundant and nutritious zucchini and tomatoes. I like to cut the zucchini in half-moon and quarters when I sauté it (you could also…
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Zucchini Health Benefits and Zucchini Recipe Ideas
Zucchini has zero fat, and is high in water and fiber. It also has significant amounts of vitamins B6, riboflavin, folate, C, and K, and minerals (potassium and manganese). It is a summer squash that also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Other Health Benefits of Zucchini And Why You Should Eat It! 1. Improves digestion Zucchini is…
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Dairy Free & Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
Healthy Zucchini Bread that is dairy free, made with whole wheat flour, but can be adapted to be gluten free! I thought it would only be fitting to have my first bread recipe be based on one that I used to love to bake with my mom. She has an amazing recipe that I will…
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