RECIPES | Summer
ByStephanie Wilson
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It’s zucchini season and these easy zucchini recipes are all you need to enjoy summer at it’s most delicious. You’ll find recipes from delicious savory meals and sides, to healthy treats and more decadent, scrumptious desserts.
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Is ZucchiniHealthy?
Zucchini is a staple in the Mediterranean diet and has rich healthy benefits. High in antioxidants and rich in nutrients and vitamins, particularly vitamin A when cooked. It also promotes healthy digestion due to its high water and fiber content.
5 Reasons Zucchini is Good For You?
Rich in antioxidants: Zucchini boasts several antioxidants that may provide various health benefits. The highest levels are found in the fruit’s skin.
May Reduce Blood Sugar: Zucchini’s fiber may increase insulin sensitivity and stabilize blood sugar levels, potentially reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes.
Heart Health: The fiber, potassium, and carotenoids in zucchini may lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors for heart disease.
Vision: Nutrients like manganese, lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamins A and C — contribute to healthy vision.
Bone health.Rich in antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as vitamin K and magnesium, all of which can helpstrengthen bones.
Zucchini Recipes to Make Before the End of Summer
One of the things I love about zucchini is how versatile it is to use. Delicious in salads or simply sauteed, this summer squash is rather perfect in late summer.
It’s also delicious in a variety of main dishes, like sheet pan baked fish, or tossed in pasta, made into soups, or even turned into boats for perfect summer meals.
There are so many ways to cook zucchini that I am sharing 33 easy zucchini recipes to get you started cooking while they’re in season.
33 Easy Zucchini Recipes to Make Before the End of Summer
It's zucchini season and these easy zucchini recipes are all you need to enjoy summer at it's most delicious. You'll find recipes from delicious savory meals and sides, to healthy treats and more decadent, scrumptious desserts.
1
Greek Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini
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"These vegetarian stuffed zucchinis are perfectly tender and fresh with the flavors of the Mediterranean. Olives and feta cheese deliver a nice salty bite, while quinoa adds a nutty flavor, along with protein and fiber."
2
Zucchini, Bacon, and Pecorino Tart.
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“This tart recipe involves store-bought puff pastry, which makes things very easy (because no one really wants to make homemade pastry dough) and the filling is made up of a heck of a lot of zucchini, eggs, bacon, and pecorino cheese. It has simple Italian flavors, and it’s so delicious.”
3
Favorite Zucchini Bread Recipe
I've tried so many recipes for Zucchini Bread -- I've lost track of them all. But this one, I haven't. It's my Favorite Fresh Zucchini Bread recipe.
4
Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan
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"We’re calling it—zucchini is the new cauliflower. And this oven-roasted zucchini with parmesan is the new cauliflower rice. A little crispy, super fast, and ultra-healthy, it really hits the spot."
5
Easy Mediterranean Zucchini Frittata
This Mediterranean Zucchini Frittata is incredibly soft, creamy, and delicious. Ready in 30 minutes or less, it's filled with vegetables, ricotta, and seasoning like dill. So simple to make, it's become a new favorite brunch or light dinner.
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Vegetarian Zucchini Parmesan
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"Serve up these ultra crispy zucchini parmesan as an appetizer with your favorite dip or follow the tips below for turning theminto a delicious meal!"
7
Classic Ratatouille
A Classic French Provencal Ratatouille is a hallmark of summer. Filled with late summer veggies and fragrant herbs. An easy oven-baked dish, versatile and even freezer friendly.
8
Parmesan Corn and Zucchini Pasta
Parmesan Corn and Zucchini Pasta is a quick and easy, healthy, summer pasta dish to love all year. It's utterly simple to make with fresh summer vegetables, like corn and zucchini, along with flavorful herbs and pasta.
9
Zucchini Patties
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"These cheesy zucchini patties are an excellent way to use up that abundance of zucchini from the garden. Serve with a bit of tomato sauce or sour cream dabbed on top."
10
Easy Sheet Pan Baked Fish with Vegetables
This easy recipe for Sheet Pan Baked Fish with Vegetables is a perfect quick and healthy dinner served with snow peas, potatoes & zucchini.
11
Basil Zucchini Soup
Photo Credit:www.loveandlemons.com
"This cool basil zucchini soup recipe is everything I crave on a warm summer day. Top it with crusty garlic croutons for the perfect light meal."
12
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, a savory and sweet BBQ favorite, is an easy go-to dinner idea everyone will love, all season long.
13
Simple Mediterranean Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Greek Chicken is a simple dinner recipe with delicious and juicy chicken, Greek flavors, and roasted vegetables. It's a one-pan dinner that's easy to make and incredibly delicious!
14
Easy Grilled Vegetables with Burrata
Easy Grilled Vegetables with Burrata is a centerpiece of summer grilling. With a simple balsamic glaze drizzled over delicious and slightly charred vegetables, it's a feast for the eyes and the palate.
15
Easy Zucchini Pasta with Butter Garlic Sauce
This Zucchini Pasta is a quick and easy pasta packed with zucchini and tomatoes and simmered in a butter garlic sauce of its own making. Simple and delicious and ready in under 30 minutes.
16
Instant Pot Zucchini Corn Chowder with Bacon
Zucchini Corn Chowder is like a taste of summer in every bite. Filled with sweet corn, fresh zucchini, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon, it's a bowl of goodness you'll love.
17
Instant Pot Risotto with Zucchini and Fresh Sweet Corn
Instant Pot Risotto is the easiest way to make this dreamy, delicious dish. No stirring for minutes on end, very little prep, and mere minutes in the making!
18
Instant Pot Quinoa with Zucchini and Lemon
Instant Pot Zucchini and Lemon Quinoa is a 1 minute quick and easy summer side dish or salad. A burst of lemon and savory dill make this simple dish light, bright, and refreshingly delicious.
19
Easy Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza with Asparagus and Zucchini
If you’re looking for a low carb, keto friendly pizza, this low carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Asparagus and Zucchini is easy and incredibly delicious! Crispy and healthy… and perfect!
20
Make Ahead Easy Vegetable Egg Bake Breakfast Casserole
An easy make-ahead breakfast casserole perfect for entertaining, serving groups, on holiday mornings, or for brunch. Packed with vegetables, this is always a favorite every time I serve it. Filled with favorite seasonal vegetables, high protein eggs, and a punch of savory bacon.
21
Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie
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“This sweet corn and zucchini pie has me wrapped around its cheesy, melty, vegetarian-ness. Like, eighty times wrapped around. We are basically one.”
22
Turn Your Abundance of Summer Zucchini into Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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“There’s never a shortage of zucchini in summer, but there’s often a shortage of good ways to use it. Turn your zukes into boats and stuff ’em with ground beef, queso fresco and diced peppers.”
23
One Pot Zucchini Mushroom Pasta
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“An incredibly creamy, hearty pasta dish that you can make in just 20 minutes. Even the pasta gets cooked right in the pot!”
24
Classically French Tian Provençal
A French Tian Provençal is an incredibly simple tart with beautifully layered vegetables drizzled in olive oil. In the classic French tradition, it’s a simple celebration of summer. And inspired by my favorite boulangerie.
25
Healthy Zucchini Wedges
I’m always looking for healthy and easy sides, appetizers and snacks. With young peoplefrequenting our house… snacks are always in demand. These Healthy Zucchini Wedges make easy all three!
26
Healthy Snack Choice: Zucchini Tots Recipe
Zucchini Tots, a favorite healthy snack, easy to make, and oh-so-good!
27
Zucchini And Feta Fritters
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“Oven Baked Zucchini And Feta Cakes (Fritters) – so light, simple to make and very addictive.”
28
One Pot Pasta with Tomatoes, Spinach and Zucchini
This deliciousOne Pot Pasta with Tomatoes, Spinach and Zucchiniis on the table injust 20-minutes. Make this simpleall in one pasta recipefor a quick and easy weeknight meal, filled withhealthy goodnessfrom all your favorite summer veggies!
29
Healthy Morning Zucchini Bread
Healthy Morning Zucchini Bread is a wake-up-to-a-new day, soft quick bread that's actually healthy too. Filled with whole grains, packed with veggies and mildly sweet.
30
Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Shredded Coconut
Celebrating zucchini season with this Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Moist and rich with coconut and the familiar zucchini spices you love. Only better thanks to melty chocolate. Yum!
31
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the perfect way to celebrate zucchini season. Rich and dense and chocolaty muffins are so delicious, you'll want to make a double batch!
32
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies are a bit different than your average cookie. Deliciously moist and chewy with zucchini, healthy with whole wheat flour, and utterly yummy with warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. And, chocolate chips, of course!
33
Spiced Zucchini Cake
This Zucchini Cake is an easy sheet cake recipe packed with fresh zucchini and flavored with late summer, early fall spices. Moist and tender, and topped with cream cheese frosting, it's a cake with deep roots and delicious flavor.
More Zucchini Recipes You May Also Enjoy
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Shredded Coconut
- Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Healthy Zucchini Spice Muffins
- Parmesan Corn and Zucchini Pasta
