Accidently let my zuchini get big. Can I still eat it or is it just good for seeds now?

by tentakill22

24 Comments

  1. xzkandykane

    I thought your post was what to do? Cat not scared of suddenly appeared zuchini

  2. Mindless-City-2041

    My wife made a bunch of small loaves of lemon zucchini bread. Very tasty.

  3. It’s great for zucchini bread. I also use big ones to make stuffed zucchini with ground meat and rice after scooping out the pithy insides.

  4. Farmer_Determine4240

    Please please please be careful. Before you shred any of that heed my warning!!!!

    Make sure youre holding the zucchini and not the cat

  5. Chili, chocolate zucchini cake, canned “pineapple”, “apple” pie….

  6. JudgeJuryEx78

    It looks like you’re getting answers, and that makes me happy, because like 3 months ago I posted the same question (sans cat) and 80% of comments were about normal, every day, Bubba Gump lists of what to do with zucchini in general, and not specifically the Too Big Zucchini. Like I’d never had a zucchini before.

    Lesson learned. Next time I will include a picture of a cute animal and people will read the whole post. 🤣

  7. Bunkerman91

    Lol I went on vacation for two weeks and came back to three of the damned things like that. I guess I’m going to make a fleet of dugout canoes,

  8. Common-Grape7851

    I just made zucchini fritters yesterday, so delicious!

    Zucchini Fritters Recipe
    Prep time
    20 minutes

    Cook time
    15 minutes

    Makes
    8 (3-inch) fritters

    Serves
    4

    Ingredients
    1 pound zucchini (2 medium), grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 4 cups)
    3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    1 large egg
    2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
    1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves or dill fronds, or a combination
    3 medium scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
    2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
    Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    Lemon wedges, for serving
    Sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, or tzatziki sauce for dipping (optional)
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    Instructions
    Place 1 pound grated zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Toss with hands to combine. Let sit in the sink or over a bowl for at least 15 or up to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
    Whisk 1 large egg in a medium bowl until broken up. Add 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, 3 thinly sliced medium scallions, 2 minced garlic cloves, the finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
    When the zucchini is ready, transfer about half of it to a clean kitchen towel. Gather up the sides and squeeze over the sink to press out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible. Add to the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining zucchini. Stir with a flexible spatula until combined.
    Sprinkle 1/3 cup all-purpose flour evenly over the top. Fold with the spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
    Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Drop scant 1/4-cup portions of the batter into the pan, 4 in a 12-inch pan; gently pat down until a little over 3 inches wide. Pan-fry until golden-brown, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side.
    Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and repeat cooking the remaining batter. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges and sour cream for dipping if desired.

    Recipe Notes
    Storage: Leftover fritters can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350ºF oven until warmed through, about 8 minutes.

  9. zucchini bread or stuffed zucchini! Stuffed zucchini can be done like stuffed bell peppers. First, get all the insides with the seads out. Sauté sausage, onions, italian seasoning, add rice, tomato sauce. Or substitute your favorite mushrooms or tofu if vegetarian. Put in the zucchini, cover with tomato sauce and cheese. bake. or here’s my zucchini bread recipe

    https://preview.redd.it/25vc7b3a8alf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17a3af590a24ff613621b3597cdc8a6e29251dc8

  10. GreenWitch7

    Thanks for the recipes! The zucchini bread must make two loaves, right?

  11. RunningLate316

    She posted it because cats are supposed to freak a little about cukes and zucchini’s. Am I right OP?