What Does Zucchini Bread Taste Like?
If you’re thinking about trying your hand at this zucchini bread recipe, you may be wondering what to expect in terms of flavor. Much like the banana or pumpkin-based varieties, zucchini bread is moist and cakey in texture, with a sweet and herbaceous twist aided by the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Benefits of Zucchini Bread
As you can see from this recipe, zucchini bread is made with a range of wholesome and nutritious ingredients. Packed with protein derived from the eggs and chopped walnuts, zucchini’s themselves also bring a lot to the table. High in minerals like magnesium and potassium, as well as vitamins A, C, K, and B6, zucchini bread makes for a healthy treat or snack to serve to young ones and grown ups alike. What’s more, it’s easy to make this even healthier. How? By baking with La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Our 100% natural, cold-pressed olive oil is rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fats, which are linked with improved heart health, making it a healthier alternative to butter in baked dishes. If you’re interested in changing the way you bake, then baking with olive oil is a great place to start.
Is zucchini a fruit or a vegetable?
And now we get into some culinary semantics! Most people classify zucchini as a vegetable, largely because of its flavor and the way it’s used in cooking. However, botanically speaking, zucchinis are in fact fruit, as they bear seeds and grow from the flower of the zucchini plant. If you’ve been calling them vegetables all your life, that’s also fine. Vegetable is a culinary term that refers to how a fruit is used in cooking. As zucchinis generally end up in savory dishes, most people look at them as vegetables, so feel free to carry on doing so if you prefer.
How to Shred Zucchini for Bread
One key to the success of any baked zucchini bread recipe is the technique you use to grate the zucchini. Follow these steps for perfect shredded zucchini every time:
- Wash zucchini and slice it in half.
- With a teaspoon, remove seeds from the center of the fruit.
- Grate the zucchini over the large holes in the grater and scrape into a colander placed over a bowl.
- Add salt and mix. Salt helps to extract moisture from the grated zucchini.
- Leave the grated zucchini to drain until moisture has filtered through the colander into the bowl. Now your zucchini is ready for action!
What to Serve with Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is a versatile dish that can be served in a whole host of ways. It works perfectly as a snack on its own or as a wholesome dessert option. For a savory touch, serve it with cream or cottage cheese. If you’d like to add some extra sweetness, consider using jam, marmalade, maple syrup, or honey. Similarly, it also pairs well with peanut butter or tahini.