Healthy Zucchini “Cheese”

SnackSauces

Aug 16

5 ingredients · 60 minutes· 6 servings

Wondering what to do with all that summer zucchini?

This simple zucchini "cheese" has been one of my favourite recipes for years. No - it doesn't taste exactly like cheese. But it has a delicious savoury, umami flavour that makes it a fun way to add more vegetables to your day.

Whether you enjoy it as a snack, slice it onto burgers, melt it into warm vegetables, or add it to bowls, it's an easy recipe to keep on hand during zucchini season.

Why I Love This Recipe

It's a great way to use up summer zucchini.

If your garden is overflowing or you picked up a few extra zucchini at the farmers' market, this recipe is a delicious way to put them to good use.

Nutritional yeast creates the savoury "cheesy" flavour.

Nutritional yeast is what gives this recipe its rich, umami taste. It's also a source of B vitamins and contains beta-glucans—a type of fibre that helps nourish beneficial gut bacteria and supports immune health.

It's a simple way to support your gut.

This recipe combines zucchini, nutritional yeast, and gelatin into a satisfying snack or side that fits beautifully into a whole-food eating pattern.

For many women I work with in perimenopause and menopause, digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation, loose stools, and food sensitivities can become more noticeable as hormones change. While no single food is a magic solution, consistently building meals around supportive, fibre-rich whole foods can make a meaningful difference over time.

Sometimes supporting your gut doesn't have to be complicated. Small additions like this can make healthy eating more enjoyable—and that's often what helps habits stick.

How to Serve It

Slice it as a snack.
Add it to burgers or sandwiches.
Melt it over roasted vegetables or potatoes.
Toss it into pasta or grain bowls.
Cube it into salads for extra savoury flavour.

Heads up: Because it's made with gelatin rather than dairy, it won't melt exactly like regular cheese. Instead, it softens into warm foods and adds lots of flavour.

Zucchini Cheese is a simple gut-supportive snack.

Directions

Peel, slice and boil the zucchini in filtered water until tender.
Drain the zucchini and add to your food processor while it’s still hot.
Add the coconut oil, nutritional yeast, sea salt and gelatin to the food processor. Blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasonings until you get a cheesy taste to your satisfaction!
Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined dish and refrigerate until firm
Store in an airtight container.