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Zucchini Chips and Ranch Dip

October 11, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

In many parts of Texas, zucchini is a flourishing crop for gardeners this year. These Zucchini Chips and Dip are a great and delicious way to utilize this produce item.


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  • CourseSnacks
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8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt low fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Preheat air fryer at 370 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  3. Slice zucchini ends off, approximately ½ inch in, and discard.
  4. Cut zucchini into ¼ inch slices.
  5. Place slices in the air fryer basket/ tray in a single layer.
  6. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over the zucchini slices.
  7. Cook in the air fryer for 12 minutes at 370 degrees or until the cheese is turning brown and crisp.
  8. Mix greek yogurt and seasonings together and serve as a dip.
Oven Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Preheat oven at 370 degrees F.
  3. Slice zucchini ends off, approximately ½ inch in, and discard.
  4. Cut zucchini into ¼ inch slices.
  5. Place slices in the air fryer in a single layer.
  6. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over the zucchini slices.
  7. Cook in the oven for 15-18 minutes at 370 Degrees or until the cheese is turning brown and crisp.
  8. Mix Greek yogurt and seasonings together and serve as a dip.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fryer, fall, kid friendly, snack, Snacks, zucchini

Grilled Veggies with Sour Cream Sauce

July 16, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Keep the house cool and the grill hot by adding this side dish to your grill tonight! We’ve added a creamy sauce to top these veggies, and we can’t wait to hear what you think about it.


Grilled Veggies with Sour Cream Sauce
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4 1 cup servings
Grilled Veggies with Sour Cream Sauce
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables
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4 1 cup servings
Ingredients
Vegetables
  • 2 cup mushrooms
  • 1 cup red onion large dice
  • 2 cup zucchini sliced
  • 2 cup yellow squash sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Sour Cream Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons sour cream light
  • 2 Tablespoons cotija cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your counter tops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Using AgriLife fire and heat safety guidelines, prepare the grill to medium heat.
  3. Make a sour cream sauce by mixing sour cream, cotija cheese, kosher salt, and chili powder in a small bowl. Add to a piping bag or disposable, sealable bag.
  4. Add vegetables to a grilling basket and drizzle olive oil on top and toss.
  5. Grill in 3-minute intervals. Toss vegetables with a clean utensil after every 3 minutes. Grill until veggies are tender. Depending on the heat of the fire, it could take up to 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from grill. After snipping the end of the piping bag, pipe sour cream sauce over veggies.
  7. Serve warm.
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Zucchini Garlic Bites

August 31, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

In many parts of Texas, zucchini is a flourishing crop for gardeners this year. Zucchini Garlic Bites are a great and delicious way to utilize this produce item.


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5 3 bites per serving
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5 3 bites per serving
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Side Dishes, Snacks
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5 3 bites per serving
Servings
5 3 bites per serving
Ingredients
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and well drained
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese grated fine
  • 1 clove garlic grated fine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopeed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 3 bites per serving
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Grate or shred zucchini into fine pieces. Pat dry zucchini with a paper towel or ring moisture out in a cheesecloth.
  3. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
  4. Form a tablespoon of the mixture into small round balls and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: kid friendly, school, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, zucchini

Italian Spinach Zucchini Meatballs

July 29, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Nobody puts baby SPINACH in the corner, but nobody said we couldn’t be sneaky about it. Check out this Italian Spinach and Zucchini Meatball recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your household!


Italian Zucchini Meatballs
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12 servings (2 meatballs per serving)
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12 servings (2 meatballs per serving)
Italian Zucchini Meatballs
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  • CourseMain Dish
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12 servings (2 meatballs per serving)
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground turkey – 7% fat
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella low sodium, divided
  • 1 medium zucchini shredded
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
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  1. Wash your hands, clean your preparation area, and rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under cool running water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  3. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, shredded zucchini, chopped spinach, egg whites, and all seasonings.
  4. Combine until ingredients are well mixed
  5. Split mixture into 4 sections. Aim to make 6 meatballs from each section to get you 24 total meatballs.
  6. Add meatballs to an oven-safe dish.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  8. Remove dish from the oven, add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Flatbread Pizza

January 14, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Easy Flatbread Pizza is the perfect way to get your kids to help you make their own dinner! This recipe has tons of ways for kids to get involved, and who doesn’t love pizza??


Flatbread Pizza sliced into quarters, placed on a wooden cutting board atop of a cotton towel.
Flatbread Pizza
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Flatbread Pizza sliced into quarters, placed on a wooden cutting board atop of a cotton towel.
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Ingredients
  • 4 naan bread whole wheat
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce unsalted
  • 2 cups zucchini diced
  • 2 cups mushrooms diced
  • 1 cup 2% milk mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Oven Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  3. Toss sliced zucchini and mushrooms with olive oil and pepper.
  4. Place vegetables on baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Spread tomato sauce evenly on flatbread.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella over tomato sauce.
  7. Add roasted vegetables.
  8. Bake pizza at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Set the air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes
  3. Toss sliced zucchini and mushrooms with olive oil and place on the air fryer basket/tray.
  4. Once the air fryer is preheated cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Spread tomato sauce evenly on the flatbread and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce and add roasted vegetables once done.
  6. Set the air fryer to 375°F and let preheat for 4 minutes.
  7. Place flatbread on the air fryer basket/tray.
  8. Once the air fryer is preheated, cook for 4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Recipe Notes

Easy Flatbread Pizza Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 flatbread (145g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 10 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 244 mg 20 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 346 mg 8 %

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