Tag: zucchini

Double Chocolate, Zucchini Brownies

Double Chocolate, Zucchini Brownies

These brownies are going to be a huge hit in your home!

Coconut, Chocolate Chip, Zucchini Bread

Coconut, Chocolate Chip, Zucchini Bread

Serve coconut, chocolate chip, zucchini bread with grass-fed butter or room temperature coconut oil.

Cream of Zucchini Soup with Cumin

Cream of Zucchini Soup with Cumin

Cream of Zucchini Soup with Cumin

Servings: 6–8
Preparation Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/8 cup coconut oil
  • 1 bunch green onions including green tops, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 3/4 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, diced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • pink salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, minced

Directions:

Heat coconut oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the green and red onions, garlic, and pink salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.

Add the cumin and stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add the broth, zucchini, and sweet potato. Add pink salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Add the parsley during the last five minutes.

Puree soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. If a blender is used, return soup to the pot and reheat gently.

Ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with shredded cheese.

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Creamy, Dairy-Free, Coconut, Zucchini Soup

Creamy, Dairy-Free, Coconut, Zucchini Soup

Make this delicious and nourishing soup to enjoy as the weather cools down.

Coconut Oil–Fried Zucchini Fries

Coconut Oil–Fried Zucchini Fries

Fried in healthy coconut oil, these crispy, delicious vegetable fries are a win-win.

Gluten-Free, Zucchini Pancakes

Gluten-Free, Zucchini Pancakes

Gluten-Free, Zucchini Pancakes

Servings: 15+
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

Peel and grate zucchini.

Beat eggs in a bowl. Add in coconut flour, and then the tapioca flour. Combine well.

Add in the fresh herbs, spices, salt, and chili flakes. Mix well.

Heat up coconut oil in a pan on medium heat.

Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the pan and gently spread them out. Fry until golden brown and crisp around the edges.

Serve with organic brown/black rice and kimchi. For dipping/sauce, you may use ketchup and/or raw apple cider vinegar with crushed garlic.

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Veggie Tot Patties

Veggie Tot Patties

Veggie Tot Patties

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini, finely shredded
  • 1 cup yellow squash, finely shredded
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets, finely chopped
  • 1 large potato, peeled and finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 egg 
  • 1/3 cup almond flour*
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil for frying

Almond Flour:

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, zucchini, squash, cauliflower, potato, garlic, egg, flour, salt, pepper, and dill. Blend together using a fork.

In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat.

Form vegetable mixture into little patties and pan fry for about 6–8 minutes on each side or until crispy.

Place cooked patties on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain any excess oil. Serve with guacamole and sour cream or mayo, if desired.

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Grain-Free, Zucchini, Chocolate Cake

Grain-Free, Zucchini, Chocolate Cake

Rich, moist, sweet, and grain-free, this chocolate cake made with dried coconut and zucchini is sure to please.