Zucchini Butter

Cooking zucchini with your favourite seasonings until it has reduced to half will result in a creamy flavourful spread that you can use like butter. Perfect for adding to cauliflower mash, egg salad and Ideal Protein Rotini.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated zucchini, use a paper towel to squeeze out the water
• 1 tsp grapeseed oil
• Favourite seasonings: garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, etc.

Directions: 

1. Warm the oil in a frying pan on medium high heat.
2. Add grated zucchini and your chosen seasonings, stirring as it reduces – about 20 minutes. 
3. When it becomes thick and creamy remove from heat and serve.

Zucchini

Also known as courgette, zucchini is a summer squash that comes mostly in green. The best size for zucchini is 6 to 8 inches long and 2 inches or less in diameter. A few scratches and mild bruises are fine. Avoid any with a flabby or spongy texture or that have soft and wrinkled ends. Store zucchini in plastic bag, inside the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator, for up to 2-3 days.

Quick Ways To Prepare Zucchini

Raw
Zucchini is great raw in salads, sliced however you like. However, it is especially good sliced into ribbons using a Mandoline, or into noodle like shapes with a spiralizer.

Grill it
Whether cut into ribbons, medallions or quartered into spears, with some olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, grilled zucchini is delicious. Grill over medium heat until softened.

Roast it
Roast quartered zucchini spears, tossed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, in an oven at 450 degrees until browned. Toss cooked zucchini with your favourite herbs, salt and pepper for a quick side dish.

Savoury Summer Squash Spread

This is a versatile spread or hummus style sauce will add flavour and creaminess to your Ideal Protein rotini noodles or provide a low carb dip for your vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups zucchini, cubed (2 inch cubes)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Place zucchini cubes on a paper towel and lightly salt them, allowing them to sweat out moisture for 10 minutes.
2. Puree ingredients into a smooth consistency.
3. Serve with raw cut vegetables like celery, radish, cucumber or lettuce. 

You can also try adding your favourite seasoning blends or herbs, such as: 

• fresh garlic 
• fresh cilantro, basil, parsley or chives
• jalepeno 
• cumin 
• chipotle 
• dill
• smoked paprika