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The essential slice recipe and 42 more ways with zucchini
The zucchini may be humble but that doesn’t mean it’s boring. Here are 43 of our favourite recipes that show how tasty and versatile zucchini can be.
Zucchini and brown butter bread
“The best part about bakes featuring zucchini is that you can just about guarantee they’re going to be moist. While the batter cooks, the shredded zucchini sweats. Have a play with your own additions and aromatics for this one. And tip in some chopped soft green herbs, too.” – Alice Zaslavsky
Zucchini parmigiana
Embrace the veg with this wholesome zucchini parmigiana.
Yotam Ottolenghi's braised eggs with zucchini, feta and lemon
In true Yotam Ottolenghi style, the star chef teams good-for-you greens with rich, yolky eggs for a dish that’s a riot of colour and flavour, and one you’ll have on speed-dial all summer.
Sneak some greens in with our zucchini pesto pasta
Matt Preston is a fan of fast, flavourful food. Here are one of his favourite ready-in-a-flash dishes. “Feel free to play with the herbs in this pesto. Try tarragon and parsley. The pesto can also be used as a dressing for grilled veg, chicken, white fish or even hard-boiled eggs.”
Herby zucchini, leek and potato soup
This herby potato and leek soup is perfect for an autumn evening.
Frittato with zucchini
This is an edited extract from Every Night of the Week by Lucy Tweed. Photography by Lucy Tweed. (Murdoch Books, $35).
Zucchini and goat's cheese slice with pancetta
Zucchini slice is the perfect savoury snack for spring.
Zucchini dip with fried pizza dough
A party is not complete without Massimo Mele's zucchini dip and pizza fritta.
Zucchini and polenta slice with broccoli pesto
A healthy, green way to serve a slice up for summer.
Spaghetti with clams, garlic, cherry tomatoes and zucchini
This spaghetti by Massimo Mele brings a burst of freshness to the average weeknight.
Zucchini waffles with haloumi, smoked salmon and eggs
These savoury waffles will have you looking forward to the weekend that much more.
Eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes with tahini
Nothing says summer quite like Shannon Bennett's eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. The tahini dressing makes for a perfect topping.
Spicy salami pizza with zucchini
Simple and spicy, you can't stop at one slice of this salami pizza. If you're making you're own dough, you'll need to start this recipe 1 day ahead.
Pasta primavera with leeks, zucchini and ricotta
There's nothing better than a creamy pasta in the middle of the week, and this dish proves why.