The best zucchini and squash recipes

Zucchini season runs from June to late August. This vegetable is delicious in a variety of ways: deep-fried, grated raw in a salad, baked in a pie, and more.

Zucchini fritters

Ina admits that zucchini can be a bit boring. But not in this recipe—make them into fritters as a side dish with red onion.

Recipe: Zucchini fritters

Zucchini cake

Apple cider vinegar adds moisture and a natural sweetness. This quick and delicious zucchini muffin requires only 1/3 cup vegetable oil.

Recipe: Zucchini cake

Zucchini gratin

Follow Ina's recipe for a summer casserole of seasonal crispy zucchini and cheese.

Recipe: Zucchini gratin

Deep-fried zucchini in cheese breading

Zucchini sticks for this Italian appetizer are breaded with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then deep-fried until crispy.

Recipe: Deep-fried zucchini in cheese breading

Oven-baked zucchini and tomato rolls

Make a summer version of ravioli using thin strips of fresh zucchini. The three-cheese combination is delicious on its own, but when wrapped in zucchini and baked, it's irresistible.

Recipe: Oven-baked zucchini and tomato rolls

Vegetable pasta with zucchini and whole grain noodles

The combination of zucchini and yellow squash, sliced ​​into narrow strips, makes this dish colorful and healthy, while whole-grain pasta provides a fiber-rich base. Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs complete the dish.

Recipe: Vegetable pasta with zucchini and whole grain noodles

Marinated grilled zucchini and squash

In this simple zucchini dish, Giada lets the seasonal flavors truly shine. Before grilling, she marinsates the vegetables with an easy-to-make marinade of lemon juice, garlic, and thyme.

Recipe: Marinated grilled zucchini and squash

Oven-baked zucchini

Sunny coats tender zucchini slices in a mixture of panko, Parmesan, and thyme for a rich, crispy crust for a hearty vegetarian dish.

Recipe: Oven-baked zucchini

Fried zucchini with eggs and berry-banana smoothie

This healthier version of potato pancakes uses zucchini instead of potatoes. Serve with a fried egg and whole-grain toast. For a drink, make a simple banana-berry smoothie with frozen fruit and yogurt.

Recipe: Fried zucchini with eggs and berry-banana smoothie

Turkey-Stuffed Peppers and Zucchini Baked with Marinara Sauce

Enjoy seasonal zucchini and colorful bell peppers by stuffing the vegetables with turkey and covering them with marinara sauce.

Recipe: Turkey-Stuffed Peppers and Zucchini Baked with Marinara Sauce

Corn and Zucchini Fritters

Kefir is the secret to the moist texture of these vegetable pancakes.

Recipe: Corn and Zucchini Fritters

Grilled zucchini rolls with herbs and cheese

Serve your guests these zucchini rolls—they'll enjoy an appetizer while you finish cooking dinner. Ellie fills the rolls with low-fat goat cheese, lemon juice, and parsley.

Recipe: Grilled zucchini rolls with herbs and cheese

Fettuccine pasta made with fresh zucchini and a spicy chunky tomato sauce

If you cut zucchini into strips using a vegetable peeler or shredder, it will look like fettuccine pasta.

Recipe: Fettuccine pasta made with fresh zucchini and a spicy chunky tomato sauce

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Frisee lettuce with zucchini and anchovy dressing

This simple salad comes together in just 10 minutes and is packed with fresh flavor thanks to the greens and zesty vinaigrette.

Recipe: Frisee lettuce with zucchini and anchovy dressing

Vegetable carpaccio of zucchini and yellow squash

A great dish using seasonal zucchini and yellow squash requires very few ingredients.

Recipe: Vegetable carpaccio of zucchini and yellow squash

Zucchini and Tomato Casserole

First, brown the zucchini under the top heat: this will ensure it cooks evenly with the tomato sauce.

Recipe: Zucchini and Tomato Casserole

Grilled zucchini salad with lemon-herb vinaigrette, cheese, and pine nuts

Grilled zucchini sliced ​​lengthwise is absolutely beautiful. Add some Romano cheese, pine nuts, and a zesty vinaigrette, and you've got a side dish worthy of a professional.

Recipe: Grilled zucchini salad with lemon-herb vinaigrette, cheese, and pine nuts

Frittata with potatoes and zucchini

This easy frittata is perfect for brunch: it's loaded with vegetables, paired with fluffy egg whites and turkey bacon.

Recipe: Frittata with potatoes and zucchini

Vegetarian Zucchini Chili

Give your usual chili a twist by adding fresh diced zucchini to the mix. For an extra-flavorful dish, add roasted poblano chiles, cilantro, and a variety of spices.

Recipe: Vegetarian Zucchini Chili

Grilled zucchini and potatoes with cheese

Tender potatoes and zucchini are baked golden and crispy, topped with a Parmesan cheese crust.

Recipe: Grilled zucchini and potatoes with cheese

Parmesan-crusted fried zucchini

Parmesan with red sauce is typically made with veal, chicken, or eggplant, but this recipe uses zucchini. Like the classic version, it's coated with breadcrumbs and then topped with sauce and cheese, but here, thin slices of prosciutto are added for a pleasant salty note.

Recipe: Parmesan-crusted fried zucchini

Zucchini Carpaccio

Use a sharp vegetable peeler to thinly slice the zucchini, then drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

Recipe: Zucchini Carpaccio

Roasted Zucchini with Herb Salt and Feta

Sprinkle tender grilled zucchini slices with feta cheese and salt mixed with dried oregano and thyme.

Recipe: Roasted Zucchini with Herb Salt and Feta

Whole wheat pizza with cherry tomatoes and zucchini

This pizza is perfect for both weekdays and parties. With the addition of vegetables, it's not only delicious but also rich in vitamins and fiber.

Recipe: Whole wheat pizza with cherry tomatoes and zucchini

Panzanella Salad with Zucchini Slices and Mint Croutons

Make an elegant version of the traditional panzanella salad by serving cherry tomatoes and herb croutons on thin slices of zucchini.

Recipe: Panzanella Salad with Zucchini Slices and Mint Croutons

Zucchini bread

By adding 1 1/2 cups of freshly shredded zucchini to a cinnamon-scented batter, you'll create a flavorful vegetable muffin that's tender, soft, and easy to make.

Recipe: Zucchini bread

Zucchini Cake with Honey Lemon Butter

Summer is zucchini season. This recipe makes two loaves of zucchini bread with lemon zest and cinnamon. Serve with honey-smoked butter.

Recipe: Zucchini Cake with Honey Lemon Butter

Pasta salad with zucchini and mozzarella

This salad uses some of the best summer vegetables: cherry tomatoes and zucchini.

Recipe: Pasta salad with zucchini and mozzarella

Summer vegetables stuffed with bulgur and mushrooms

Fill halved bell peppers and zucchini with a mixture of bulgur wheat mixed with sliced ​​peppers and cremini mushrooms.

Recipe: Summer vegetables stuffed with bulgur and mushrooms

Quick-fried zucchini

For a simple dish, sprinkle sautéed zucchini with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Quick-fried zucchini





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