The zucchini, or courgette is a versatile vegetable that can be found in stir-fries, wraps, burgers and even baked creations. It lends many surprising health benefits, containing high levels of antioxidants to bolster your immune system and a generous dose of fibre to improve your digestion. Learn how to incorporate this crunchy and nutritious vegetable into your diet right here.
Put a creative spin on your five-a-day with an innovative zucchini and corn bread. A healthier alternative to regular bread, this is a vibrant option for sandwiches, toasts and even side dishes with various accompaniments. Keep your bread plump, dense and moist with polenta and cheese in addition to zucchini and corn kernels. Best served warm, and on the day it’s made.
Vegetarian koftas modelled after the juicy and intensely-flavoured Mediterranean original, except packed with potatoes and zucchini instead of meat. Introduce them to guests as a mouth-watering starter or huddle them up in varieties of flatbread for a light and easy meal.
A little carb-conscious? Substitute your noodles with spiralised zucchini in this fibre-laden meal for one, substantialised with stir-fried chicken and gai lan.
Ditch the fish for tender, flavourful eggplant and zucchini in this tomato-based sauce originating from Tarragona, Catalonia. You may even catch a whiff of garlic, toasted almonds, and pine nuts – magical additions to a chargrilled dish that’s at once light, yet robust.
This creative vegetarian recipe packs the unique zucchini flower with cheeses, mint and chilli for a clever and striking Italian dish. We can’t think of anywhere it would do better than at a barbecue feast with beloved friends and family!
Gluten-free and diet-friendly, this savoury slice recipe is for the ones who want a classic lunchbox treat at once delicious and economical. In a humble serving, find each slice packed full of quinoa, cheese and bacon rashers, plus a good dose of your daily greens such as zucchini and brown onion. And dare we admit, there’s space for more!
We love burgers for their juicy meat patties, but these quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers make up for that with just about everything else. With patties flavoured with mint and chives, then cooked to a golden brown, the sourdough rolls make the perfect accompaniment, wedged with beetroot, kasundi and tomato.
Convinced you’ve tried every healthy pasta recipe? Switch things up with this rigatoni, accompanied by zucchini and chilli for a spicy, savoury and fresh combination. The healthy and vegan recipe also comes with a generous toss of buffalo mozzarella, ensuring the cheesy goodness we love in a good pasta dish.
Healthy snacks can be hard to come by, so making your own is your best bet for nutrition and taste. Fry up these crunchy zucchini and cheese fritters for a quick bite, and serve with your favourite dip to spice the experience up.
Sprinkled with zucchini and thinly sliced bacon, this pasta will leave your stomach satisfied with its heavenly warm concoction of pure cream and parmesan cheese.
Who says soup – or vegetables – are boring? Our vegetable soup recipe contains brown onions, carrots, celery, zucchini and silver beet so you can easily clock in your five-a-day with maximum flavour and fragrance.
This savoury stir-fried noodle dish features soft beef strips, with sugar snap peas, capsicum, zucchini and more adding crunch and texture. Whether you’re looking for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests,
Comprising eggplant, lentil, capsicum and zucchini in a vegetarian salad means your meal is still loaded up despite being low-carb and meat-free. Filled with a variety of flavours and textures, it’s also far from a boring salad – especially when completed with a sweet pomegranate dressing!
Introducing these crunchy breaded curls of zucchini as a new way to enjoy the summer squash will be sure to brighten up the day of anyone who tries it. Cleverly pair it with our take on the Romesco sauce, featuring capsicum, paprika, blanched almonds and more for a hint of complementary smokiness and spice.