13 Summer Zucchini Recipes For A Big Zucchini Harvest
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Summer means oodles of zucchini for those who grow it in their gardens. Zucchini can be prolific, and that means you’ll need plenty of delicious recipes to help use it up. While it’s great to share with neighbors, why grow it if you don’t eat most of it? These thirteen recipes are a great way to keep up with that garden zucchini.
1. Zucchini Bread
One way to use up zucchini from the garden is to make some delicious zucchini bread. It’s perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Sweetened only with applesauce and honey, you can feel good about serving this to your family.
2. Cajun Zucchini Sticks
Zucchini sticks are a healthy and delicious guilt-free snack that the whole family can enjoy. These zucchini sticks are air-fried instead of deep-fried and there are lots of different dipping sauces you could serve alongside them. They are great for a snack or as a side dish to grilled burgers.
3. Grilled Zucchini Salad
If you are looking for a healthy side dish packed full of fresh flavors, then this grilled zucchini salad is for you. Zucchini fresh from the garden, cherry tomatoes, and red onions come together with a flavorful dressing for a delicious side dish you can’t resist. Add some chicken or quinoa, and make it a meal.
4. Zucchini Fritters
Fried zucchini fritters are another delicious way to use up zucchini from your garden. Savory with a pancake-like consistency, they’re perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce or dressing, or just squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top.
5. Taco Chicken Zucchini Pasta
This zesty recipe replaces pasta with zucchini noodles. If you are trying to get more vegetables onto your plate, then replacing pasta with zoodles (zucchini noodles) is a great way to do so. The taco-seasoned chicken is a perfect pairing with the milder flavor of fresh zucchini noodles.
6. Italian Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Stuff plain chicken breasts with zucchini and tomatoes to transform them into something much more. This easy-to-make meal is full of fresh flavor, and you can even double or triple the recipe and cook it in a slow cooker so dinner is ready when you walk in the door.
7. Zucchini Pie
Zucchini might not be the first ingredient you think about adding to a pie, but you should give it a try because it’s delicious. This savory zucchini pie is the perfect dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner. In many ways, it’s like a tasty quiche, just with more vegetables than you would normally find in a quiche.
8. Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini muffins are a great way to use up zucchini from your garden. They make a delicious, healthy breakfast or snack, and you can add lots of things to change them up. These muffins freeze really well, so you can make a big batch and pull one out whenever you need one.
9. Zucchini Chips
When you are craving a crispy snack but want to keep it healthy, zucchini chips are perfect. These dehydrated chips are easy to make, and you can eat them plain or season them in any way that you like for a little something different.
10. Roasted Summer Squash
One of the easiest ways to cook summer squash is to roast it in the oven. Roasted summer squash is easy to make, and it brings out the sweet flavor of these vegetables. Season it with salt and pepper or parmesan cheese, and it’s ready to serve!
11. Grilled Zucchini Sticks
These grilled zucchini sticks are a fantastically delicious option for a grilled side dish. They go perfectly with grilled meats and can be grilled at the same time on a higher shelf on your barbecue. They go well with chicken, pork, beef, or even seafood.
12. Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
Mediterranean zucchini boats offer a ton of flavor for any meal. They can be enjoyed as a main course for vegetarians or as a side dish to any type of meat. They go particularly well with chicken or seafood and have plenty of Mediterranean flavors.
13. Zucchini Pasta
Zucchini pasta is totally underrated. It’s a wonderful substitution for regular spaghetti pasta and adds a lot of flavor to any pasta dish. It’s far lower in carbs and can be used raw or cooked al dente. You can serve it with any sauce or add-in you would normally serve with pasta.
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