Forums: September 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Zucchini question
Created on: 09/21/10 06:08 PM Views: 2096 Replies: 9
kvhpkh Joined: 03/01/10 Posts: 30	Zucchini question Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:08 PM I have 4 zucchini that have been sitting around for various times - all longer than 1 week, maybe 2. However, they are still firm to the touch. Do you think they are ok? What can I do with them? Is it too late to chop them up and freeze? I am a newbie at everything - help please Finger food ideas are especially needed as my hubby is trucker and eats on the run. Thanks!
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 642	RE: Zucchini question Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:20 PM If they are still firm, no worries. That is another wonderful thing about nonanimal products. Chop up and send with hummus? Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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kvhpkh Joined: 03/01/10 Posts: 30	RE: Zucchini question Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7:15 PM Thanks, might look up that hummus recipe.....Would the nutrient loss be too great if I chopped them up and put them in the freezer now? What is the best way to do that?
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 642	RE: Zucchini question Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7:20 PM Zucchini doesn't freeze well as it gets mushy. If I can't use what I have on hand, I shred it and put it in a freezer container in 1 cup increments. Then later thaw and use for zucchini bread. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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kvhpkh Joined: 03/01/10 Posts: 30	RE: Zucchini question Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM Ok, thanks.
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Wild4Stars Joined: 12/27/09 Location: Florida Posts: 832	RE: Zucchini question Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:54 PM Shredded, (or grated) frozen zucchini also works well in soups or pasta sauces. It just blends right in. If I have to freeze it, I grated it first. Can also use in smoothies. Vikki ~ Wild4Stars@gmail.com
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cathyb Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 149	RE: Zucchini question Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 11:20 PM I peel, chop and freeze. Then use it in soups, and even sauteed. I love a zucchini mexicali recipe from one of Barnard's books. I have used frozen zucchini in this recipe and it works.
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mollyhorn Joined: 03/03/10 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 582	RE: Zucchini question Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 11:45 PM Eat those suckers raw! Zucchini is delightful sliced up raw with a little dressing... you can even be fancy and call it "crudités"... which is just french for "cut up raw vegetables". Zucchini is one of my favorites. Zucchini hummus is indeed marvelous, as is zucchini bread/muffins. Sautéed zucchini. Ratatouille. Zucchini lasagna. You get the idea. Just eat 'em! Molly Horn
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BlondRenee Joined: 02/28/10 Location: California Posts: 97	RE: Zucchini question Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 12:55 AM I like to make a Ratatouille using Zucchini, tomatoes, onion and Italian spices. I serve it over polenta. Very good. I use Zucchini is my stir fry, you could make cupcakes, or bread. Or alone, just stir fry it or steam. In veggie soup. Veggies are so versatile. Have fun!
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072	RE: Zucchini question Posted Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 8:07 AM if you've got an egg replacer that you like, you can make zucchini pancakes (like potato pancakes but with shredded zucchini). The hard part is that it does (normally) use egg as the binder. I'm sure there are other binders (egg replacers) that will work, just haven't tried any yet. --Deb
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