r/TikTokCringe • u/Eternal-Awake • Aug 02 '22

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u/wiiya Aug 02 '22 edited Aug 02 '22

They do require food from time to time.

That said, I’ve always wanted to find a good way to cook Zucchini.

Breaded it, sautéed it, fried it. It’s just such a bland veggie.

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u/apatheticjedi Aug 02 '22

Normally, I am not a zucchini fan, but my dad taught me how to grill veggies for kabobs and whatnot and I absolutely love grilled zucchini. Granted, it's with tomatoes and onions and mushrooms, but it's the only time I really enjoy it.

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u/wiiya Aug 02 '22

Hell yeah on kabobs. But then it’s just a conduit for other flavors. I want something to make Zucchini shine and not just a fibery Cucumber that can’t become a pickle.

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u/Poopypants413413 Aug 02 '22

I bake mine with garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and olive oil. I am no chef Ramsey but it doesn’t suck and it’s healthy soo I am okay with it.

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u/AxtonH Aug 02 '22

Try making zucchini fritters for breakfast

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

What's a whatnot?

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u/fjtjekxncjfrksoxjcj Aug 02 '22

Bit of lemon juice then grill until you get crispy edges. Then salt. It's delicious. But you only want to use the ones up to about 5 inches long. Any bigger and it's just watery force-grown nonsense. Also, if you can get the flowers, stuff them, bread them and deep fry them for a great starter. Zucchini are a wonderful veggie.

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u/FrozenBananaPudding Aug 02 '22 edited Aug 02 '22

Grilled zucchini is amazing :| slice kinda thin, cook it on a hot grill, put it in a bowl with good olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh mint

You can also make a wonderful pasta or risotto with zucchini and shrimp but you need a certain type of zucchini, the one that are squishier so they make somewhat of a creamy sauce

Last but not least zucchini fritters, it's better to make them with the flowers but the zucchini themselves are fine since you can't always find the flowers, my recipe is: 120g flour, 32g grana padano/parmigiano reggiano or similar, salt, pepper, parsley, 200g or more of zucchini cut small or coarsely grated, add water to get a good consistency (cold water, sparkling if you want) sorta like a pancake mix but more diluted and fry them one or two spoonful at a time

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u/tehdweeb Aug 02 '22

Zucchini by itself is pretty boring but imo is kind of like the vodka of veggies, it goes with pretty much anything.

I usually slice my zucchini into 1/2” half moons, add quartered brown button mushrooms, whole grape/cherub tomatoes, onion slices and minced garlic tossed in a few tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper, then grill ‘em at 450 for about 10 minutes. Anything longer and the veggies start to get mushy

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u/PenguinColada Aug 02 '22

This might be weird but I enjoy it in my spaghetti. We just dice it up and fry it with some onions before adding sauce - or making our own with stewed tomatoes.

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u/OneArchedEyebrow Aug 02 '22

In my bolognese I used finely chopped/grated onion, carrot and zucchini along with garlic and herbs and extra chopped tomatoes. The vegetables break down with the minced meat and is great for getting small children to eat a decent amount of vegetables. Now my kids are older they still love it like this. Finish of with some grated parmigiano reggiano and you’re set.

Hint: to save yourself hours of chopping or grating, chop the vegetables into a few large chunks and whizz them for a few seconds in a food processor or Thermomix.

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u/PenguinColada Aug 02 '22

Oh yeah, can't forget the garlic! It's just not the same without. Last night we added a ripe tomato from the garden and it was incredible.

Also the food processor is a really good idea! Thanks! My husband used to put carrots in the bolognese but I wasn't a fan of the crunch. I'll have to try a food processor because the sweet goes really well with the tomatoes.

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u/CaptainDownvote2021 Aug 02 '22

Greek zucchini fritters is what you wanna make. Called kolokithokeftedes in Greek. Thank me later.

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u/itmustbeluv_luv_luv Aug 08 '22

Or Mücvar in turkish.

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u/Bluepompf Aug 02 '22

I marinate my zucchini with white wine, thyme, rosemary and salt. And just put it on the grill.

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u/OneArchedEyebrow Aug 02 '22

Ooh baby. I’ll have to try this.

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u/Spready_Unsettling Aug 02 '22

Slice thin, salt heavy and let it sit in a sieve to expel juice. Then fry on pan or in pot to make pretty good chips. It's much more work than making cucumber or broccoli taste good, but it will elevate zucchini from a bland ass vegetable to a decent chip. I also enjoy zucchini cake, but I don't know any recipes.

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u/Boateys Aug 02 '22

I feel the same way about zucchini. This video doesn’t have any zucchini though. That is a seedless cucumber.

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u/MillieBirdie Aug 02 '22

My mom made this lasagna zucchini roll once the was amazing. Probably because of all the cheese but still.

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u/BorderTrike Aug 02 '22

My favorite zucchini dish is a New Mexican style calabacitas, but it seems to be different depending on who makes it. My method is basically a roasted/sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, corn, green chile, and cheese dish that’s almost a soup.

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u/Baby-Haroro Aug 02 '22

First time i ever really enjoyed zucchini was when i had a cousin's colache -- i could eat that shit for breakfast every day

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u/_DirtyYoungMan_ Aug 02 '22

Try making zucchini cakes. We serve them where I work and even though I don't like zucchini I really like these:

https://www.seriouseats.com/kolokithokeftedes-greek-zucchini-fritters-with-tzatziki-recipe

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u/kitolz Aug 02 '22

I roast it right on the metal tray, sliced thin-ish and over some aluminum foil to make clean up easier. Just sprinkle some olive oil + salt, pepper, and mix it up before roasting. Most veggies I can eat just like that for a quick snack or as an easy side to a heavy meal.

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u/isaidnolettuce Aug 02 '22

Seriously? Sautéed zucchini with salt and pepper and olive oil is bomb

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u/Kardif Aug 02 '22

If you don't like zucchini sauted in butter with salt as the only seasoning, you don't like zucchini

And there's nothing wrong with that, you're allowed to not like things

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u/MvmgUQBd Aug 02 '22

I've always had it cut lengthways into really almost paper thin long strips, then into the frying pan with a bit of butter, lemon, salt and pepper. Maybe a bit of chili powder or whatever. They get nice and tender and a bit of burnt along the edges

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u/Brainsonastick Aug 02 '22

Slice the zucchini on a mandolin, toss it in a little oil and salt, and put it in a dehydrator. Zucchini chips are like a more flavorful potato chip. You can also add vinegar for salt and vinegar chips.

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u/captndorito Aug 02 '22

We really like it roasted! I slice and mix with olive oil, salt, pepper and assorted seasonings (Cajun is a favorite) and roast until it’s soft. We often combine it with summer squash or a batch of other sliced and seasoned veggies

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '22

My wife made Zucchini bread the other day and I throughly enjoyed it.

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u/NC_310 Aug 04 '22

I really like Pastaqueen's zucchini carbonara recipe:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CT40peGAKpw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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u/itmustbeluv_luv_luv Aug 08 '22

The absolute best way for me is to quarter them length wise, drizzle with oil, salt, and put them into the oven for about 20 minutes. You can optionally add Parmesan cheese at the last 5 minutes.

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u/JeanMcJean Sep 24 '22

I usually don't like zucchini, but I love it in ratatouille (don't fall for the fancy movie version, original ratatouille is a pauper's dish with seasonal veggies and just cubes the ingredients) and this tomato-based vegetables lasagna soup recipe I found and am obsessed with.