When it comes to dinner ideas, chances are that you first think of a meat and potato dish. Many people do not realize that there are some great vegetables out there that can easily be made the star of your dinner table. One of those vegetables is zucchini.
Zucchini is an extremely versatile vegetable that can be used to create many inspiring dishes. You can replace pasta with zucchini and even use it as a substitute in a dessert to creating a main dish with this savory vegetable, the opportunities for adding some nutrients to your meal with the great zucchini are quite endless.
You will be simply amazed at all you can really do with this great vegetable. Here are 16 unique zucchini recipe ideas for dinner that you can immediately add to your menu rotation as they are sure to be something that your entire family will enjoy.
1. Corn Pancakes with Zucchini
What you need:
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Tsp dried basil
Tsp dried oregano
3 cups of grated zucchini
1 cup of corn
1 cup shredded cheese
1 ¾ cups flour
To make:
In a bowl, mix the eggs, oil, dried herbs, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add in the corn, zucchini, and cheddar. Add in the flour and stir. Heat a skillet or a griddle on medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil to the skillet. Use an ice cream scoop and scoop out cups of batter into the skillet and then flatten using the back of the spoon.
Cook the pancakes on each side for about three or four minutes. Remove them from the skillet and then transfer to a plate. Repeat with the batter that remains. Serve the corn pancakes with your favorite toppings such as ranch, sour cream, or salsa.