Low Fat Zesty Zucchini Dip Recipes

THE BEST ZUCCHINI DIP EVER

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.

MIDDLE EASTERN ZUCCHINI DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender; let cool for 5 minutes. Add yogurt, lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.

LOW FAT ZESTY ZUCCHINI DIP

Steps:

• Slice the zucchinis and toss with sea salt and lemon zest. Make sure they are thoroughly coated. Steam the zucchini slices. I use a ceramic bowl covered in the microwave for 6 minutes. While the zucchini steams, take the raw spinach leaves and the basil and grind them up finely in a food processor. You should be left with about a cup of chopped greens. Place these in a bowl. Take the steamed zucchini slices and the 1/2 of tofu and place in the food processor. It is fine if the zucchini is still warm. Blend until they are a paste and add to the bowl. You can blend less if you want it to be chunky. Mix the greens and the zucchini paste in the bowl by hand. Add in your tahini as you stir. Sprinkle with some more sea salt and lemon zest to taste Garnish with radicchio, radishes, tomatoes and serve with pita or crackers. Makes four servings, or about 8 ounces.

ZESTY ZUCCHINI SKILLET

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Cook and stir the next six ingredients until vegetables are crisp-tender. Combine basil, oregano, salt, pepper, picante sauce and mustard; pour into skillet. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Gently stir in tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

KITTENCAL'S LOW-FAT OVEN-BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS

Steps:

• In a bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper; mix well.
• In another bowl, beat egg/s lightly.
• Dip zucchini sticks into eggs, then into breadcrumb mixture.
• Transfer to a greased baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick spray.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned (you may turn the sticks over once halfway through baking time if desired).

EASY LOW FAT CURRIED ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft.
• Add the garlic and curry powder, stirring until fragrant. (2 minutes).
• Add the zucchini, potato, and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
• Puree the soup (preferable in batches) in a blender until smooth, serve immediately OR let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container until chilled. Taste great cold OR hot.
• I personally used an immersion blender, which worked wonderfully and is a lot easy with less dishes to clean later.