Glazed Fruit Zucchini
Elevate your side dishes or desserts with this vibrant and unexpected recipe for Glazed Fruit Zucchini! Thinly-sliced zucchini ribbons are gently coated in a luscious glaze of honey and orange juice, perfectly balanced with the warm spices of cinnamon and ginger. Juicy, plumped-up dried fruits like apricots, raisins, and cranberries add a delightful burst of sweetness and texture, while optional garnishes of toasted almonds and fresh thyme lend a sophisticated finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, one-pan recipe is both visually stunning and bursting with flavors that complement any meal. Whether served warm as a unique side dish or a light, fruity dessert, it’s a delicious way to showcase zucchini in a whole new light!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces medium zucchini
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., apricots, raisins, cranberries)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin ribbon-like slices. If preferred, you can slice the zucchini into thin rounds instead.
In a small bowl, soak the mixed dried fruits in warm water for 5 minutes to plump them up, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt to the skillet, and stir until the mixture is combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the drained dried fruits to the skillet and stir to coat them in the glaze. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the zucchini ribbons to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the zucchini in the glaze, being careful not to break the ribbons.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until the zucchini are just tender but still have a slight bite. Be careful not to overcook, as the zucchini can become mushy.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the glazed zucchini and fruits to a serving dish.
If desired, sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds and garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or light dessert. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2825 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
