Zucchini is everywhere in the summer, making it an affordable and healthy option. But one too many loaves of zucchini bread or simple squash sautés can leave you with a case of zucchini burnout. Luckily these inventive recipes take zucchini and reinvent it, ensuring that you’ll never get tired of summer’s most ubiquitous veggie.
Turkey-zucchini poppers
Lean turkey and grated zucchini make for a light and flavorful meatball you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying.
Grilled zucchini rolls
Zucchini becomes super luscious on the grill, and tangy goat cheese keeps the whole meal tasting bright.
Greek goddess bowl
Fried zucchini and halloumi top this exceedingly satisfying Greek goddess grain bowl.
Zoodle pad thai
Thai food is fresh, flavorful and the perfect way to use zucchini noodles.
Roasted zucchini salsa
This zucchini salsa is the perfect fresh dip to make before tomatoes come into season.
Cheesy zucchini dip
This dip is still decadent, but you can feel good about eating it thanks to its prodigious amounts of zucchini.
Romanian zucchini soup
Chock-full of veggies and enriched with sour cream, this healthy soup is just the thing for cool summer nights.
Zucchini whoopie pies
You’d never guess that these moist and delicious whoopie pies were made with fiber-rich zucchini.
Hasselback zucchini
Hasselback potatoes are delicious, but they’re super heavy and filling. Try the technique with zucchini instead for a light and healthy summer side.
Zucchini manicotti
Forget pasta — zucchini replaces it beautifully in this gluten-free manicotti.
Zucchini kimchee
Spicy, tangy kimchee is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, and mild zucchini is the perfect sponge for these bold Korean flavors.
Orzo-stuffed zucchini
These stuffed zucchini boats are a filling but super-light-tasting summer meal.
Zucchini dry curry
Zucchini is anything but boring in this richly spiced dry curry.
Zucchini pizza crust
Low-carb and gluten-free, this is pizza anyone can feel good about eating.
Zucchini fritters
These little fritters are a fun way to enjoy the mountains of zucchini in the markets (and your garden) each summer.
Parmesan zucchini chips
Kill your junk-food cravings with these baked Parmesan zucchini chips.
Zucchini gazpacho
When the weather starts to get hot, this healthy chilled soup will help keep you cool.
Zucchini-curry pancakes
These savory curried pancakes are the perfect way to use up your extra zucchini.
Savory zucchini waffles
Who said waffles are just for breakfast? Try this savory version, loaded with zucchini, for dinner instead.
Fried zucchini sandwich
Fried discs of zucchini and a garlic yogurt dipping sauce make this a perfect snack or cocktail appetizer.
Zucchini carbonara
Carbonara is super rich, which is why using zucchini instead of traditional noodles makes perfect sense.
Zucchini clafoutis
If you’re tired of zucchini bread but still craving carbs, then this savory clafoutis is the recipe for you.
Zucchini porridge
Cut the carbs in your favorite porridge while adding fiber and extra nutrients with this ingenious zucchini recipe.
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