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Garlic Zucchini Spears

Posted on May 11, 2020June 16, 2024
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Garlic Zucchini Spears

Garlic Zucchini Spears are garlicky, savory and delicious. 

Easy to make with simple ingredients.

Pairs well with Roasted Spatchcock Herb Chicken.

 

WHAT IS ZUCCHINI?

Zucchini is a young fruit (not a vegetable). 

Categorized as a type of summer squash. 

Colors range from a dark, emerald green to a yellowish hue.

It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae plant family, along with cucumbers and gourds.

It has a short growing season compared to other fruits on the vine, zucchini is best enjoyed June through August.

Readily available in grocery stores and farmers markets during the summer months.

Source:   www.eatthis.com

 

EDITOR’S NOTE (September 5, 2022):  I posted this recipe for the first time on May 11, 2020.  Today, I edited the info to make it easier to understand.

 

ZUCCHINI HAS A MILD SWEET TASTE

However, the taste changes with different cooking methods.

Sautรฉ in olive oil with a little garlic, and it becomes crispy and savory. 

Purรฉe and bake in muffins, and it becomes sweet.

Zucchini is a nutritious and popular ingredient in a variety of recipes. 

 

ZUCCHINI SPEARS

Fresh zucchini is high in nutrients and low in carbs.  

For this recipe, slice into spears as shown in photo.

Zucchini spears in pan.

 

 

PREPARE

Sprinkle smashed garlic over zucchini spears before cooking.

 

 

SERVING SUGGESTION

Garlic Zucchini Spears

 

ENJOY!

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Garlic Zucchini Spears
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Garlic Zucchini Spears

Garlic zucchini spears are full of garlicky, savory flavor. Easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #garliczucchinispears, #zucchini, #zucchinispears
Servings: 6 spears
Calories: 24kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 each fresh zucchinis
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 each fresh garlic cloves crushed/chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) use for garnish

Instructions

  • Wash fresh zucchini in warm salty water. Rinse in warm clear water. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut each zucchini in half. Cut each half into 2 spears. Will have 4 thin spears for each zucchini and 8 total.
  • Place a large a non-stick pan over low-medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and salt. Use spatula to spread over pan.
  • Add zucchini spears cut side down. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip to opposite cut side. Cook 4 to 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle smashed garlic over spears. Flip spears over and cook 1-2 minutes or until garlic is aromatic and spears are golden brown. Remove from heat.
  • Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped/fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

Store cooled zucchini in a zippered bag or a container with a tight lid.ย  Refrigerate up to 3 days.

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2 thoughts on “Garlic Zucchini Spears”

  1. Denise Golden says:
    May 30, 2020 at 5:30 pm

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    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      May 31, 2020 at 5:07 pm

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