Vitamix recently sent me an email about some great zucchini recipes to celebrate the day! I haven’t tried them, but I did make one of my own this week! Let me know if you try these!
Zucchini Pesto Yield: 1 1/2-2 cups (360-480 ml)
1 1/2 pounds zucchini cut in 1” pieces
1-2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup cashews
2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup (50 g) freshly shredded Parmesan
cheese
1/4 lemon peeled and seeded
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, salt
NOTE: Turn this pesto into a hummus by
adding 1 14 ounce can (drained) cannellini
or garbanzo beans during blending.
Developed in collaboration with
Chef”s Garden.
1. Place cut zucchini into Vitamix container & secure lid.
2. Select Variable 5 and turn machine on. Coarsely chop
the zucchini using the tamper to press zucchini into
blades if necessary for 10-15 seconds. Stop machine
and scrape down the sides of the container and
fold larger pieces into the bottom of the container.
Continue for another 10 seconds.
3. Place the chopped zucchini into a strainer and mix in
2 teaspoons salt. Place strainer over a bowl and let
zucchini drain for 5-10 minutes. Stir and press zucchini
with the back of a large spoon to release as much
liquid as possible.
4. Add the drained zucchini and the rest of the
ingredients to the Vitamix container in order listed.
Secure lid.
5. Select Variable speed 1.
6. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to
Variable 10 and then to High. Use tamper to press all
ingredients into the blades for 30-45 seconds.
7. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Zucchini Pancakes Yield: 3 1/4 cups (780 ml)
1/3 cup (80 ml) 1% milk
2 cups (250 g) chopped zucchini
3/4 cup (180 ml) egg substitute or 3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 cup sugar or other sweetener, to taste
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups (180 g) whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1. Place milk, zucchini, egg, salt, sweetener, cinnamon
and allspice into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to
Variable 4 or 5.
4. Blend for 10 seconds. Remove the lid plug. Add flour
and baking powder through the lid plug opening.
Replace lid plug.
5. Blend for 5-10 seconds or until mixed.
1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons (105 ml) olive oil
2 pounds (908 g) zucchini, sliced thin
1/2 cup (80 g) yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons herbs de province
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth
1. Sauté zucchini, onion, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper in
3 tablespoons olive oil, for 5 minutes. Add vegetable
broth, cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
2. Place mixture into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
3. Select Variable 1.
4. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to
Variable 3 or 4. If necessary, use the tamper to press
any ingredients into the blades while processing.
Remove the lid plug.
5. Blend for 1 minute while drizzling in remaining olive oil
through the lid plug opening. Return to sauté pan to
finish heating, if necessary.
Zucchini with Herbs De Provence Sauce Yield: 3 1/4 cups (780 ml)
1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons (105 ml) olive oil
2 pounds (908 g) zucchini, sliced thin
1/2 cup (80 g) yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons herbs de province
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth
1. Sauté zucchini, onion, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper in
3 tablespoons olive oil, for 5 minutes. Add vegetable
broth, cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
2. Place mixture into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
3. Select Variable 1.
4. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to
Variable 3 or 4. If necessary, use the tamper to press
any ingredients into the blades while processing.
Remove the lid plug.
5. Blend for 1 minute while drizzling in remaining olive oil
through the lid plug opening. Return to sauté pan to
finish heating, if necessary.
Oo zucchini is definitely one of my favorite veggies–so versatile!! 🙂
I just made some zucchini pancakes last week that were DELICIOUS! I’ve never heard of zucchini pesto though-I’ll have to try that!