zucchini Archives - Jackie Newgent

herbed zucchini fritters

by Jackie Newgent | March 13, 2021 | 4 Comments

I get so excited when the air is warmer and the days are brighter … and when it’s zucchini season. It means there will be plenty of these herbed zucchini fritters to indulge in. Better yet, here’s the recipe for you to try so that we can all indulge in them!

lemony herb farro salad with avocado & grilled zucchini

by Jackie Newgent | May 22, 2019 | 3 Comments

It’s the time of year for showers, picnics, and other fun gatherings. So, this is also the time of year I create a new salad to serve for these joyful occasions. So, what’s in my new salad? Well, it’s a farro salad. But it’s way beyond just that. It’s full of refreshing ingredients, intriguing textures, lots of nutrition, and pops of color. It’s totally not one of those salad afterthoughts … it’ll be the star of the plate!

superfood red lentil rotini & veggie pasta bowl

by Jackie Newgent | January 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

If you’ve got about 15 minutes, make this superfood-y veggie pasta bowl! That’s what I often do when I’m short on time for dinner! But vegetarian pasta dishes don’t always provide enough protein for a complete meal. So, here’s what I like to do: Use a pasta made from red lentils. I love, love, love lentils for so many reasons, including that the little pulses are packed with plant protein and can help play a role in regulating blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels! They’re loaded with fiber, too.

summer vegetable coconut curry

by Jackie Newgent | July 22, 2015 | 13 Comments

July is one of the happiest months when it comes to the plentiful array of produce available. So this seasonally-inspired recipe takes advantage of what you’ll typically find at the farmers’ market right now, including zucchini, organic corn-on-the-cob, grape tomatoes, shallots, and baby spinach. If you like, make swaps for what’s “hyperlocal” in your area, such as heirloom cherry tomatoes, purple scallions, or dark leafy greens grown at a nearby farm (or your own backyard garden!) rather than grape tomatoes, shallots, or baby spinach, respectively.

dark chocolate zucchini bread with pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | July 13, 2014 | 1 Comment

Chocolate Pistachio Zucchini Bread on cutting board with plates in background

I don’t do much baking in the summertime. But there’s always one thing that finds its way into my oven in July; that’s zucchini bread. This season I changed up tradition to create a chocolaty concoction. The result? This dark chocolate zucchini bread with pistachios. It’s a keeper! Disclosure Note: At time of posting, I was on the Pistachio Health consumer advisory board. I’m not paid for this posting. All recipe choices and opinions are my own.