Summer is the best time to take full advantage of the abundance of zucchini. These vegetables are packed with nutrients and are some of the most delicious summer recipes. From zucchini gratin to ratatouille, through salads with raw zucchini, there are thousands of dishes, each tastier than the other. That is why our editorial staff has devoted this article to the best ways to use this vegetable. Here are the best grandmother’s zucchini recipes in the following lines.

Summer is the best time to take full advantage of the abundance of zucchini

Grandma’s best zucchini recipes: Stewed zucchini, ratatouille and gratin ultra easy to prepare!

Whether you want to enjoy your bountiful harvest of zucchini or just love this summer vegetable, you’re sure to find inspiration in the recipe ideas below. Both nutritious and light, zucchini recipes are a summer staple.

Here are the best grandmother’s zucchini recipes

#Steamed courgettes and tomatoes

Try this dish that brings a touch of summer freshness. Here, zucchini and tomatoes take center stage, while cheddar makes the dish frothy and comforting.

Ingredients :

• 2 zucchini, sliced
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin slices
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• ½ cup condensed tomato soup
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese

Preparation :

1. Put the zucchini, half the salt and pepper in an oiled slow cooker.
2. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper and onion.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the tomato soup, basil and remaining salt and pepper.
4. Pour the mixture over the vegetables. Cover and cook over low heat for 3 hours or until tender.
5. Then sprinkle with cheese, cover again and bake for another 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot and enjoy.

Recipe idea based on vegetables and minced meat

#Ratatouille

Here is grandma’s ratatouille! A comforting dish, full of nutrients and summer flavors.

Ingredients :

• 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium sized red bell peppers, cut into strips
• 2 small onions chopped
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• ¼ cup tomato puree
• ½ tablespoon Herbes de Provence
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans of diced tomatoes
• 1 cup of water
• 3 medium-sized zucchini, sliced
• 1½ tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 baguette, cubed and toasted

Preparation :

1. Put the eggplant in a colander over a bowl and add half the salt. Let stand for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse and drain.
2. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add peppers and onions and sauté until tender.
3. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomato purée, herbs de Provence, tomatoes, remaining salt, pepper and water and stir.
5. Add the courgettes and aubergines and bring to a boil.
6. Then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.
7. Finally, add the fresh herbs and serve with the toasted baguette cubes.

Here is grandma’s ratatouille, a comforting dish, full of nutrients and summer flavors

#Zucchini gratin in the oven without pre-cooking

Here is the easiest and quickest zucchini gratin recipe you can make. Add dill for even more freshness.

Ingredients :

• ½ cup cookie mix
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• ½ tbsp dill
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup oil of choice
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 chopped onion

Preparation :

1. In a bowl, combine the cookie mix, parmesan, dill, salt and pepper and stir everything together.
2. Add eggs and oil and mix until combined.
3. Then add the zucchini and onion and mix well again.
4. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
5. Bake uncovered at 200°C for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

If you have other ideas, simple and original, to prepare zucchini the old-fashioned way, do not hesitate to share them with us on the following post:

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From zucchini gratin to ratatouille, there are thousands of dishes, each tastier than the next.