Pine Ini Zucchini Pineapple Sauce Pineapple Lookalike
Transform your culinary imagination with this delightful and creative recipe for Pine Ini Zucchini Pineapple Sauce Pineapple Lookalike—a dish that fuses visual artistry with tropical flavors. Featuring tender zucchini pieces sculpted into pineapple-like chunks and bathed in a glossy, tangy-sweet pineapple juice sauce, this dish is a showstopper for your table. Accentuated by the warm spice of ground ginger, a hint of turmeric for golden color, and a touch of brown sugar, the flavor profile is both refreshing and comforting. A splash of lemon juice brightens the sauce, while the zucchini absorbs the vibrant flavors, creating the perfect balance of taste and texture. Garnished with fresh mint, this quick-to-make (30 minutes total) recipe is perfect as a side dish, dessert, or playful conversation starter. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a fun and innovative way to reimagine zucchini in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder (for color)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Wash and peel the zucchini. Using a small round melon baller or a teaspoon, scoop out small, round pieces from the zucchini to resemble pineapple chunks. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice, ground ginger, turmeric, and salt. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until it forms a smooth slurry. Gradually add this mixture to the simmering pineapple juice while stirring continuously.
Continue cooking the sauce on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until it thickens to a glossy consistency.
Add the zucchini pieces to the sauce and stir gently to coat them evenly. Let them simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes or until just tender but still holding their shape.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Serve warm or chilled as a fun and creative pineapple-inspired dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 597 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 6% | |
*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.
