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!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a small bowl, soak the mixed dried fruits in warm water for 5 minutes to plump them up, then drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the drained dried fruits to the skillet and stir to coat them in the glaze. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the glazed zucchini and fruits to a serving dish.

Step 9

If desired, sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds and garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or light dessert. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	908.8 grams (908.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1183

Total Fat 33.90g	43%
Saturated Fat 15.10g	76%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 637mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 221.30g	80%
Dietary Fiber 17.00g	61%
Total Sugars 186.00g
Protein 14.40g	29%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217mg	17%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 2825mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.4%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 70.9%