24 Zucchini Recipes To Rotate All Summer Long
Zucchini recipes are a fantastic addition to any diet, offering a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. Zucchini is low in calories and high in essential nutrients, including vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. Zucchini’s mild flavor and tender texture make it a perfect ingredient for a variety of dishes, from air-fried chips, skillet lasagna with zucchini for flavor and moisture, soups, meatballs, roasted ratatouille, and even baked goods like zucchini bread (in several flavors: lemon! chocolate!). We think you will find inspiration in our 24 zucchini-centric recipes. Including directions on how to freeze for year-round enjoyment.
How To Freeze Zucchini
Learn simple and practical methods for how to freeze zucchini for long-term storage. Whether you have a surplus from your garden or want to take advantage of zucchini’s availability during the peak season, freezing it properly is the key to extending its shelf life. Get the directions.
Chicken Ratatouille
Chicken Ratatouille is the best of both worlds: an easy braised chicken dish and ratatouille – eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, olive oil, garlic and onion flavor – all in one delicious dish. CLICK FOR RECIPE.
Gluten-Free Lemon Zucchini Bread
We love zucchini bread, and want to play around with the classic approach. We found that the addition of lemon was a great enhancement! Get the recipe for Lemon Zucchini Bread.
Summer Vegetable Garden Soup
Are you stuck in a soup rut and only think of it during the winter? You are missing out! The garden and farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh veggies just begging to be combined at this time of year and this Summer Garden Vegetable Soup is one of our favorite ways to combining many of them into one satisfying dish. Get the recipe for Summer Vegetable Garden Soup.
Cheddar Stuffed Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
These turkey zucchini meatballs are stuffed with cheddar cheese and Italian seasoning then cooked on the stovetop in marinara sauce for an easy, flavorful dinner. Get the recipe.
Skillet Lasagna
Lasagna made in a skillet? You bet, with all the classic flavors. Lasagna is a standby when we want to feed a crowd, but it takes time. It is not a weeknight dish. This recipe for Skillet Lasagna is going to change all of that. Here we combine all of the ingredients that you love in a classic lasagna but use techniques to get it on the table fast – about 35 minutes! This recipe features ground turkey, to lighten it up a bit, and chopped carrots, zucchini and green bell pepper for nutrition, color and crunch. Get the recipe for Skillet Lasagna.
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
These garlic flavored air fryer zucchini chips are crispy and addicting! With no breading, this recipe comes together quickly and easily for a delicious healthier snack, appetizer or side dish. Get the recipe.
Shrimp & Corn Chowder
With a bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer this homestyle chowder comes together in a flash. The corn, fresh basil and tender, hearty potatoes make this a meal. Get the recipe for Shrimp & Corn Chowder.
Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread
If you have two loaf pans, we highly recommend doubling this Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread recipe because it is truly no more difficult to make a couple. When we go this route we freeze one loaf of zucchini bread. After cooling we double wrap it in plastic wrap, then slip into a heavy zip top bag. Remove excess air and freeze up to one month. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread.
Eggplant Zucchini Tomato Pasta Sauce
Need a quick and easy veggie-based pasta sauce for a weeknight? One that you can get on the table in less than 30 minutes (20 minutes if you are super organized)? This Quick & Easy Eggplant Zucchini Tomato Pasta Sauce is it. Get the recipe for Quick & Easy Eggplant Zucchini Tomato Pasta Sauce.
Roasted Ratatouille
Ratatouille (rat-tuh-TOO-ee) is based on the classic late-summer vegetable stew featuring eggplant, zucchini and red bell peppers. Then the veggies are combined with fresh tomatoes on top of the stove and cooked until soft, silky and rich. Flavored with thyme, rosemary and garlic, this vegan dish is incredibly versatile. Get the recipe for Ratatouille.
Vegetable, Pasta & Bean Soup
Want a hearty plant-based soup that has tons of fiber and protein? Look no further than this soup with many kinds of vegetables, vegetable broth, pasta, and beans. We have a recipe for the broth, but you can use purchased as well. Get the recipe.
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Our Stuffed Zucchini Boats are vegetarian, feature a rice, tofu and cheese filling and are covered with tomato sauce and more cheese. Get the recipe for Stuffed Zucchini Boats.
Chard & Zucchini Shrimp Alfredo
Creamy, lightened-up, lemony alfredo pasta with shrimp and market vegetables, easily adaptable to whatever is in season. Comforting, hearty and healthy. Get the recipe.
Zucchini Fritters
The fritters are light and savoury and crispy and it’s really hard to stop eating them. I served them with homemade ranch, an oldie but goodie, for dunking. Get the recipe.
Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Zucchini noodles with avocado cream sauce makes a perfect side dish or light meal for summer. Add some grilled shrimp or chicken for a heartier meal. Get the recipe.
Gluten-Free Zucchini Banana Bread
Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles
These Thai chicken zucchini noodles are made with zucchini pasta and coated in a creamy peanut Thai sauce for a healthier version of takeout. Get the recipe.
Roasted Zucchini with Lemon & Garlic
We love zucchini quick bread and banana bread, so we figured why not combine the two? The alchemy created this new recipe so that we don’t have to pick and choose. Moist banana bread with extra flavor and nutrition! Get the recipe for Zucchini Banana Bread.
We love oven roasting as a technique for vegetables because it brings out their natural sweetness and provides a nice char at the same time – and just 5 ingredients! Zucchini, garlic olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Get the recipe for Roasted Zucchini with Lemon & Garlic.
Vegan Zucchini Fries
These vegan zucchini fries are baked in the oven and as delicious as they are good for you. With an irresistible crunchy texture, you’ll likely forget you’re eating a vegetable! Get the recipe.
Bruschetta Hummus Stuffed Zucchini
This hummus stuffed zucchini is topped with a simple bruschetta and toasted panko basil crumb. It’s the perfect side dish to enjoy all summer. Get the recipe.
Zucchini Relish
A simple and easy recipe for canning homemade Zucchini Relish. This tangy squash relish recipe is perfect for anyone new to canning. Enjoy it on burgers, hot dogs, or in potato salad. Get the recipe.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread has got to be one of the best things to happen to a vegetable. I made this chocolate version and it’s everything I can do not to call it cake. (But really, it’s probably cake.) It’s moist and tender and studded with dark chocolate. I provided you with a double-batch-yielding recipe because I know you. Get the recipe.
Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These zucchini bars use wholesome ingredients, a less processed sugar and less oil than the classic recipe with a lightened up cream cheese frosting. They’re gluten-free too! Get the recipe.
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Unlocking The Power Of Fermented Foods For Gut Health
More people are increasingly mindful of their health, with a growing interest in understanding the role of the gut microbiome in promoting overall well-being. The consumption of fermented foods has garnered considerable attention as a way to support a healthy gut ecosystem. The idea of “fermented” foods might seem odd at first, but most of us are familiar with traditional pickles, and yogurt, to name possibly the two most common fermented items in the supermarket, and perhaps your own refrigerator. There is a diverse array of fermented foods that have the potential to transform and enhance your gut health – and to bring flavor to your meals. We have what you need to know!
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