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PART OF Seasonal Cooking: Summer
Just in time for zucchini season, we've rounded up a bumper crop of easy recipes for this versatile vegetable. Once you've settled on a dish, find even more produce inspiration with our top vegetarian recipes for summer.
"This was a great light dinner that I was able to get on the table in a flash."
-JenniferK2
Zucchini Pancakes
"These pancakes are very good, very easy and very healthy! They're delicious with a dollop of sour cream."
-Veriance
Pineapple Zucchini Bread
“This is delicious. I've never been fond of zucchini but this recipe has changed my mind. The bread came out beautiful. Definitely will make again.”
-Vicky G.
Meaty Stuffed Zucchini Boats
"Delicious. I had lots of fresh zucchini from my mom's garden and this was a great way to use it. I really liked the meat filling — so full of vegetables and seasonings. Topped off with cheese. Yummy good!"
-Gail Blue Eyes
Zucchini Salsa
"What an awesome way to use up my zucchini (there always seems to be too much). This recipe surprised my friends and family who couldn't believe there was more zucchini than tomato in it. We found it was plenty hot with only five jalapeños."
-Karen7
Cretan Boureki
"I've never made this before, but it will definitely be making again. It was flavorful, filling and the perfect side dish."
-Jonathan Melendez
Lemony Zucchini Bread
"I love the taste of lemon, and this bread is full of it! It's easy to put together, and the reward is very enjoyable."
-Sydney Mike
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies
“Great flavor and a nice, soft cookie. One word of warning: use a strong mixer or do it by hand. An underpowered mixer is going to have a tough time because the dough is thick! Now, excuse me while I go finish off a couple that I hid in the cupboard."
-Rick Young
Zucchini Ribbons With Basil Butter
"This was so easy and so yummy! I skipped the boiling. The result was tasty and oh-so-beautiful to look at. This is a perfect side dish to add color to your meal.”
-Just Call Me Martha
“This is so simple to make and tastes great. I added garlic but followed the rest as written. I served this over penne pasta with a salad and garlic bread. Very enjoyable meal.”
-CJAY8248
Zucchini Bread
"This zucchini bread has the perfect velvety texture. I am throwing out the family recipe and keeping this one."
-Agardengirl
Zucchini Cupcakes
"These cupcakes are so scrumptious. The icing is to die for!"
-bricookie55
Parmesan Zucchini
"We loved this quick and easy way of preparing zucchini. It's perfect for using the abundance of zucchini that my garden produces each summer."
-Bayhill
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
"My husband couldn't believe this was zucchini bread. I've started freezing the extra zucchini from my garden so I can make this when it's no longer in season."
-Jc-bean
Zucchini Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto
"This was amazing! I'm a real pasta lover and never thought this would be as good as real pasta. I'll tell you, it was pretty darn close!"
-rsnelling42
Zucchini Bread
“This recipe is really delicious! I made it exactly like the directions called for and made two beautiful loaves.”
-Bev I Am
Cream of Zucchini Soup
"This is a wonderful soup. It is so creamy and delicious."
-Nancy's Pantry
Zucchini-Nut Muffins
"I made these with fresh zucchini from the garden and they were so great. They deserve a full 5-stars."
-Pattie C.
Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini
"These were amazing. They were delicious and impressive-looking."
-HeatherFeather
Zucchini Bites
"I have used a variety of vegetables, depending on what I have on hand. They also freeze perfectly."
-Camdens Mom
Fried Zucchini Batter
"This is by far the best batter I have found for vegetables. Could probably work for just about anything else too! Delicious."
-Shylocke
"This salad was fresh, tart and tasty. I'm going to make it as many times as I can before my zucchini plants give up!"
-NurseJaney
Oven-Fried Zucchini Chips
"This is definitely one of the best ways to make zucchini. Both kids and adults love these chips."
-RedVinoGirl
"We absolutely loved this! I am constantly looking for ways to make vegetables more exciting, and the vinaigrette for this was fantastic."
-noway
Zucchini Fritters
"Delicious! Tip: Squeeze out the excess water in a clean kitchen towel after grating before mixing with batter, then add extra cheese and diced green onions."
-onthegomom
Parmesan Zucchini Strips
"I served these as an appetizer with ranch dressing to dip them in. I also sprinkled additional Parmesan cheese over the top when they came out of the oven."
-Ginny Sue
Weight Watchers Zucchini Fries
"I loved the use of panko for the coating. It was nice and light, but still super crunchy."
-LifeIsGood
"These muffins are just perfect! They have a wonderful soft inside and a nice little crunch to their tops, and the taste is so yummy."
-Lalaloula
Fresh Zucchini Pasta Sauce
"This is quick, easy, fresh and delicious! I used garlic, basil, oregano and thyme for the Italian seasoning."
-loof
Zucchini Relish
"My family eats this relish on everything! I have given out this recipe more times than I can remember."
-Lynn302
"Serve this summery recipe as a main dish with some freshly baked bread, or as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken."
-kristin ei
Chilled Minted Zucchini Soup
"This is a very enjoyable cold soup. I didn't have six hours to chill mine, so I just put it into the freezer for a while."
-Missy Wombat
Zucchini Brownies
"These decadent-tasting brownies provide a full serving of vegetables plus plenty of vitamins and fiber, thanks to the zucchini!"
-Brooke the Cook in WI
Grilled Zucchini with Cumin
"I had never paired cumin with zucchini before, but it's really good — especially on the grill!"
-loof
Zucchini-Corn Casserole
"I loved this casserole! The creamed corn and green pepper really add a special taste and texture that other zucchini casseroles lack."
-*Parsley*
Easy Sauteed Zucchini
"Dill is an underutilized herb, and this easy and delicious dish really showcases it!"
-justcallmetoni
Veggie Zucchini Boats
"This makes a really nice side dish, and a vegetarian entree as well."
-Dais
Deep-Fried Zucchini Strips
"I absolutely loved the crispiness of this zucchini. I will definitely be making this again."
-JoDeLo72
Breaded Zucchini Casserole
“Besides it being my new most favorite thing, I wanted to let everyone know that this warms up the next day, which is a must for those who live alone and cannot possibly eat all of anything at once.”
-joellen835
Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna
“Let me tell you I could have eaten the whole tray. Just started a low-carb way of eating and couldn't come up with anything. Now I have this."
-tmp68
Banana Zucchini Bread
"Excellent! I made muffins instead, but make sure you change the time to 20 minutes. Great use for my overripe bananas and fresh zucchini."
-hanny1217
Zucchini Chocolate Cake
"Man, oh, man! Exceptionally moist. I'll never use another recipe for this cake!"
-Karen19
Zucchini Casserole
"This recipe is excellent! We altered it by using two 14-ounce cans of diced tomatoes with garlic and onions. We found by using two cans instead of one it turned out more moist. We definitely recommend this recipe. It has become one of our favorites!"
-bears-n-beagles
Baked Zucchini
"Love this. If you salt your zucchini slices and let them rest for 20 to 30 minutes, some of the moisture will drain off and make for a crispier result after baking. This will keep them from becoming mushy."
-IFortuna
Amy's Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
"As soon as the bread came out of the oven one loaf somehow disappeared — my kids couldn’t wait for the loaf to cool before eating. Great way to get children to eat their vegetables.”
-mmmgallo
Frosted Zucchini Brownies
“These are my family's favorite!”
-razzintaz
Thai-Inspired Zucchini
"I added five cloves of garlic and three crushed red peppers. Made for a very wonderful side dish with plenty of flavor. We will be making this many times."
-riffraff
Marinated Zucchini Salad
"I really like this recipe. I've made it a couple of times now for my family. Everyone loved it. Even my son's friend who was visiting that night and is a fairly picky eater was helping himself to seconds."
-Goddess in Training
Kittencal's Low-Fat Oven-Baked Zucchini Sticks
“These zucchini sticks were very good. It gives a good option for using plentiful squash.”
-cookin mimi
Helen's Zucchini Casserole
"I liked this recipe. This is a tasty recipe with lots of flavor.”
-Chrissyo
Soft Zucchini Cinnamon Bread
"An easy recipe to make that yields a great moist bread. The ultimate in comfort food. Yum!"
-Elena Bedner
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