Zucchini, the tasty star of the Summer squash family, is low in calories but high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Make the most of this seasonal veggie with one of these recipes. Whether you want to enjoy zucchini at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even snack time, there's a recipe here that will suit your dietary needs.
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Zucchini Chips
The next time you have the urge to eat something savory, crispy, and crunchy, let these baked zucchini chips satisfy your cravings.
Get the recipe:baked zucchini chips
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Zucchini Carpaccio
If you have a zuke hiding in your crisper, fast and elegant zucchini carpaccio is a simple, fresh, and clean recipe to enjoy any day of the week.
Get the recipe:zucchini carpaccio
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Creamy Zucchini Boats
Here's a delicious recipe that pairs zucchini and fresh basil. A plate of these zucchini boats is savory, warm, soft, delicious, and reminiscent of a cheesy pizza pie.
Get the recipe:zucchini boats
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Paleo Zoodles
Grain-free and dairy-free zucchini noodles make you rethink the concept of vegetables as comfort food. Even better, this garlicky zucchini noodle recipe will cover many potential dietary restrictions at your table.
Get the recipe:zucchini noodles
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Zucchini Pesto
Classic nutty, cheesy pesto gets a natural nutritional boost in this zucchini pesto recipe. Serve this "Italian salsa" up as a crostini topping at your next Summer BBQ or mix it in with your favorite grains for a delicious side.
Next time you're craving a bowl of Chinese takeout, opt for this low-carb broccoli slaw stir-fry with zucchini and peppers instead. High in fiber, protein, and vitamin C, this 345-calorie, nutrient-rich meal can be prepped, cooked, and served in just 15 minutes.
Get the recipe:broccoli slaw stir-fry
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Double-Fudge Zucchini Brownies
If you think zucchini is only for savory purposes, say hello to these double-fudge brownies. These zucchini brownies taste so good, no one will believe they're full of green veggies and just over 150 calories.
Get the recipe:double-fudge brownies
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Zucchini Egg Drop Soup
This zucchini noodle egg drop soup is an inventive recipe that's just another excuse to get out that spiralizer. This Chinese classic gets a lightened-up, lower-carb update that's just as delicious.
Get the recipe:zucchini noodle egg drop soup
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Zucchini Noodel Lasagna
Thin layers of sliced zucchini are the perfect alternative for lasagna noodles, so you can make this Italian classic if you are gluten-free or looking to cut refined carbs.
Get the recipe:no-noodle lasagna
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Baked Zucchini Fries
Forget the fryer and bake up zucchini fries coated in crisp panko crumbs. While delicious, do your best to forgo the avocado ranch and dip into Greek yogurt blended with lime and avocado instead.
Skipping bread because you're living the Paleo life? Make a batch of this grain-free bread, featuring zucchini, and make yourself a toasted sandwich.
Get the recipe:zucchini toast
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Banana Zoats
Oatmeal and zucchini might sound like a strange breakfast concoction, but this banana zoats recipe will make you a believer. Low in sugar and high in fiber, this tasty breakfast will become a Summer staple in your kitchen.
If your love of hot dogs is more about the condiments than the actual frankfurter, you will appreciate this veggie version featuring the abundant Summer veggie.
Get the recipe:zucchini hot dog
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Shrimp Piccata on Zoodles
Dress up your zucchini noodles with extra pizzazz and go piccata. The tangy lemon-caper sauce is a lovely complement to the sweet shrimp and the zoodles just soak up the flavor.
Get the recipe:shrimp piccata on zoodles
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Zucchini Tortillas
Revamp your taco night routine with these tasty zucchini tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe slashes calories from classic flour and corn tortillas and adds a big nutritional punch of vitamin C and protein to every bite; each tasty tortillas offers 6.4 grams of protein!
Get the recipe:zucchini tortillas
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Pizza Bites
These bite-size treats pack a serious flavor punch. Plus they check both the Paleo and vegan boxes.
Get the recipe:zucchini pizza bites
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Zucchini Carrot Bread
If you grew up on the classic zucchini bread, you will be pleasantly surprised by the flavor of vegan version. The carrots add sweetness along with applesauce.
Get the recipe:zucchini carrot bread
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Zucchini Tots
Celebrate your favorite squash by turning a pound of zucchini into tasty tots. These mini fritters are great for dipping in just about any sauce.
Get the recipe:Greek zucchini tots
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Zucchini Tabbouleh
This dish brings so many Mediterranean flavors to life, and it's grain-free, too, featuring zucchini rice.
Get the recipe: zucchini rice tabbouleh with chickpeas
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Zucchini Lentil Breakfast Burritos
Zucchini helps bulk up the filling in these burritos, which make for a perfect breakfast. Bonus: they freeze well, making them perfect for meal prepping.
When zucchini becomes overgrown, it is called a marrow. These large squashes are excellent in a variety of recipes-especially muffins, bread, and cakes due to the structure of the fruit. You can also use the huge zucchini as a stuffed squash.
If you have big zucchini that aren't quite giant enough to make cups, slice then lengthwise, scoop out the flesh to make a boat, and make Taco Zucchini Boats! You can also use giant zucchini and scrape the seeds off the strips for this tasty that's loaded with flavor from three types of cheese!
We recommend preserving summer squash or zucchini by pickling or freezing. Summer squash is good for you. It is low in calories and many varieties provide vitamin C, potassium and, if the skin is eaten, beta carotene. Preserve summer squash by freezing, pickle them for canning or dry them.
We're sometimes asked, "Can you freeze zucchini whole?" You certainly can, but it will be much more challenging to thaw and use later. (Imagine trying to shred a soggy, whole, thawed squash.) So, instead, we recommend tackling the shape in advance so you can quickly use the frozen zucchini when you're ready.
Zucchini is richer in vitamin B and vitamin C as compared to cucumbers. Both vegetables have relatively equal amounts of calcium but zucchini is richer than cucumbers in potassium and iron. Zucchini also has a higher amount of protein and fiber.
If you would feel confident using a zucchini for hand-to-hand combat, then it's too big to eat. Cooking with it won't make you sick or anything, but if it's thicker than Popeye's forearm and sturdy enough to stand in for Bamm-Bamm's club, it'll be more hassle than it's worth.
Cocozelle has one of the tastiest flavors and is far superior to our regular ole' American zucchini if you ask me. They are uniformly straight and best harvested at 6-8” in length. The bush-habit plants are highly productive and very easy to grow.
Raw zucchini can also cause gas and bloating, especially if you overdo it. Zucchini is rich in fiber that your gut doesn't digest. When your body doesn't fully break the fiber down, gas can build up and cause bloating and make you pass wind. Eating raw vegetables can cause gas if you have irritable bowel syndrome.
But here's the thing: These monster zucchini are totally impressive to look at, but they're not really all that delicious. This isn't, of course, to say that you can't eat these massive zucchini that grow in your garden or that you find at the farmers market. You absolutely can. Go ahead and stew, roast, or bake them.
Zucchini is made of over 90% water. When cooked, it gets soft and slowly releases that water into whatever dish you're cooking. If zucchini is overcooked, it will have a mushy, soft texture.
Do Store Fresh Zucchini in the Fridge. If properly stored, zucchini will last up to a week. The best way to store zucchini is in the refrigerator, preferably in the crisper drawer where humidity is kept to a minimum.
Yes, you can freeze zucchini without blanching it first. However, if you blanch it first, it will help deactivate the enzymes that can make it more mushy and discolored. The thawed zucchini may be less than ideal.
Yes, you can freeze zucchini without blanching it first. However, if you blanch it first, it will help deactivate the enzymes that can make it more mushy and discolored. The thawed zucchini may be less than ideal.
Whether you choose to buy seedlings or plant zucchini seeds directly in your garden, you should group two to three plants close together for best pollination. Plus, hilling allows you to dig compost in to the soil.
To store zucchini in the fridge, keep the squash whole, dry and unwashed. Store them in a plastic or paper bag with one end open to encourage air circulation, and pop them in the refrigerator crisper drawer.
Freezing is the best option for safely preserving zucchini. At a recent food preservation class, the topic of preserving zucchini was discussed. Participants asked why canning zucchini was not recommended.
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