3 Ways to Turn Zucchini Into the Star When Cooked Properly

Date: 2025-07-28 23:34:11

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In this NEW SERIES we’ll explore how to properly cook veg so people will eat them.

Think you hate zucchini?
It’s one of the top grown veggies at home that is AMAZING when cooked properly.

In this recipe episode and, I’m breaking down 3 crave-worthy ways to transform courgette (aka zucchini) into something juicy, flavorful, memorable and completely satisfying.

These simple, flavor-forward techniques work whether you’re serving it as a main, a side, or tossing and adding it to pasta or rice dishes, or sandwiches even.

Learn the top 3 ways to prepare zucchini from your garden or store bought this year:
Whether you call it courgette or zucchini, this overlooked underrated vegetable deserves another shot. These techniques will help give it it’s best shot to make it to your dinner table.

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3 Ways to Make Zucchini & Summer Squash taste worthy.
It’s all in the cut, seasoning, and cook.

1. Pan-Seared Zucchini Rounds
Cut into thick rounds. Season with salt + pepper. Sear in hot plant-based butter (seasoned-side down) until golden. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam to finish. Juicy inside, crisp on the outside.
2. BBQ-Sautéed Yellow Squash
Thinly slice squash. Toss with olive oil + BBQ rub. Sauté in a hot pan until lightly seared, then deglaze with water to create a smoky, natural sauce. Serve hot or cold.
3. Roasted Zucchini & Squash Steaks
Cut squash into thick slabs. Season with oil + savory rub. Sear cut-side down in a hot pan, then roast at 375°F for 10–12 min. Meaty, golden, and totally crave-worthy.

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