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Photo: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
Not to diss zucchini bread (because it’s delicious), but there are plenty of other dishes you can make to use up thehydrating summer vegetable. Maybe you’ll spiralize it and make a pasta dish, or maybe you’ll enjoy a meaty and cheesy zucchini boat recipe. Either way, recipes like our 5-Ingredient Zucchini-Feta Roll-Ups and Kousa Mahshi (Egyptian Stuffed Zucchini) are flavorful meals you can make to clear the garden or refrigerator of excess veg.
01of 16Ground Turkey Zucchini BoatsView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleSummer-fresh zucchini brims with a zesty mix of peppers, ground turkey and spices in these ground turkey zucchini boats. Nothing goes to waste here, as the flesh from the zucchini gets chopped and mixed with the filling. To ensure they cook evenly, use zucchini that are similar in size.
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Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Summer-fresh zucchini brims with a zesty mix of peppers, ground turkey and spices in these ground turkey zucchini boats. Nothing goes to waste here, as the flesh from the zucchini gets chopped and mixed with the filling. To ensure they cook evenly, use zucchini that are similar in size.
02of 16Smashed Zucchini with Pesto & BurrataView RecipePhotographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleTender zucchini rounds get topped with creamy burrata and tangy, bright pesto for an easy side dish that’s sure to impress. Crushed red pepper adds a light kick of spice to round out the flavors.
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Smashed Zucchini with Pesto & Burrata
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Tender zucchini rounds get topped with creamy burrata and tangy, bright pesto for an easy side dish that’s sure to impress. Crushed red pepper adds a light kick of spice to round out the flavors.
03of 165-Ingredient Zucchini-Feta Roll-UpsView RecipePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstThese zucchini-feta roll-ups are a quick and easy appetizer to pull together, and the recipe is easily doubled (or tripled!) for a larger gathering. You can use summer squash in addition to the zucchini for a pop of yellow color. They are plenty flavorful on their own, but they can also be served with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.
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5-Ingredient Zucchini-Feta Roll-Ups
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
These zucchini-feta roll-ups are a quick and easy appetizer to pull together, and the recipe is easily doubled (or tripled!) for a larger gathering. You can use summer squash in addition to the zucchini for a pop of yellow color. They are plenty flavorful on their own, but they can also be served with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.
04of 16Zucchini Stir-FryView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnThis tender stir-fried zucchini comes together in just a few minutes. The grated ginger adds an earthy spice that complements the soy sauce and Sriracha without overpowering the zucchini’s delicate flavor. To elevate the flavor and presentation, sprinkle with togarashi spice and toasted black sesame seeds before serving.
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Zucchini Stir-Fry
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
This tender stir-fried zucchini comes together in just a few minutes. The grated ginger adds an earthy spice that complements the soy sauce and Sriracha without overpowering the zucchini’s delicate flavor. To elevate the flavor and presentation, sprinkle with togarashi spice and toasted black sesame seeds before serving.
05of 16Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan & LemonView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenThis roasted zucchini is seasoned with baked cheese and an herb and crushed red pepper paste that elevates the mild, sweet flavor of the zucchini. Don’t forget to garnish the roasted zucchini with the bits of frico—the crispy cheese pieces that brown on the baking sheet. They give this simple side dish an extra-savory flavor. If you have summer squash on hand, it works well here too.
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Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan & Lemon
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This roasted zucchini is seasoned with baked cheese and an herb and crushed red pepper paste that elevates the mild, sweet flavor of the zucchini. Don’t forget to garnish the roasted zucchini with the bits of frico—the crispy cheese pieces that brown on the baking sheet. They give this simple side dish an extra-savory flavor. If you have summer squash on hand, it works well here too.
06of 16Kousa Mahshi (Egyptian Stuffed Zucchini)View RecipeRachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly DreesmanGot zucchini? Packed with plenty of herbs, these stuffed zucchini are a delicious way to eat summer’s bounty. You can use the stuffing mixture for other vegetables, too—think onions, tomatoes or eggplant.
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Kousa Mahshi (Egyptian Stuffed Zucchini)
Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
Got zucchini? Packed with plenty of herbs, these stuffed zucchini are a delicious way to eat summer’s bounty. You can use the stuffing mixture for other vegetables, too—think onions, tomatoes or eggplant.
07of 16Parmesan-&-Herb-Crusted ZucchiniView RecipePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstThis Parmesan-and-herb-crusted zucchini features a crispy crust of golden-brown baked cheese in every bite. This easy side dish is perfect paired with chicken, burgers or steak. To make it a stand-alone appetizer, using a toothpick, skewer each slice with a bocconcini (small mozzarella ball) and serve with marinara for dipping.
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Parmesan-&-Herb-Crusted Zucchini
This Parmesan-and-herb-crusted zucchini features a crispy crust of golden-brown baked cheese in every bite. This easy side dish is perfect paired with chicken, burgers or steak. To make it a stand-alone appetizer, using a toothpick, skewer each slice with a bocconcini (small mozzarella ball) and serve with marinara for dipping.
08of 16Thai Green Curry-Inspired Vegetable SoupView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyGreen curry paste, fresh herbs and plenty of scallion all pack a bunch of flavor into this vibrant, refreshing soup. The light yet creamy broth is loaded with vegetables, with tofu stirred in at the end to make it filling. A small spoonful of chili crisp adds nice heat and crunch, but if you want to tame the spice, chopped cashews would work well in its place.
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Thai Green Curry-Inspired Vegetable Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Green curry paste, fresh herbs and plenty of scallion all pack a bunch of flavor into this vibrant, refreshing soup. The light yet creamy broth is loaded with vegetables, with tofu stirred in at the end to make it filling. A small spoonful of chili crisp adds nice heat and crunch, but if you want to tame the spice, chopped cashews would work well in its place.
09of 16Air-Fryer Zucchini Noodle Hash with EggsView RecipeJason DonnellyZucchini noodles are shaped to form nests, creating a perfect pocket for eggs. These nests make for a stunning presentation and are perfect for breakfast or brunch at home. A quick tomato mixture adds a pop of color.
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Air-Fryer Zucchini Noodle Hash with Eggs
Jason Donnelly
Zucchini noodles are shaped to form nests, creating a perfect pocket for eggs. These nests make for a stunning presentation and are perfect for breakfast or brunch at home. A quick tomato mixture adds a pop of color.
10of 16Smashed Lemon-Garlic Zucchini with ParmesanView RecipeBrie PassanoZucchini rounds are flattened, then coated with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, garlic and basil for a savory summer side. The cheese browns nicely, giving them an almost-crispy topping.
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Smashed Lemon-Garlic Zucchini with Parmesan
Brie Passano
Zucchini rounds are flattened, then coated with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, garlic and basil for a savory summer side. The cheese browns nicely, giving them an almost-crispy topping.
11of 16Grilled Zucchini & Halloumi with Herbed CouscousView RecipeJacob FoxIf you don’t love the idea of flipping each vegetable on the grill, enlist the help of a grill basket instead. Then you can just give the veggies a quick stir or toss halfway through cooking.
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Grilled Zucchini & Halloumi with Herbed Couscous
Jacob Fox
If you don’t love the idea of flipping each vegetable on the grill, enlist the help of a grill basket instead. Then you can just give the veggies a quick stir or toss halfway through cooking.
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Calabacitas de Tapachula (Zucchini & Corn in Poblano Sauce)
Angie Mosier
13of 16Creamy Oven-Roasted Zucchini & Summer SquashView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenThis wonderfully creamy and tender oven-roasted zucchini and summer squash draws inspiration from Thomas Keller’s viral zucchini recipe. The squash is scored, then roasted whole, allowing garlic to seep into the center while a crispy top forms in the pan. Enjoy it alongside roasted or grilled meat or fish. It’s perfect as-is, but also tastes great topped with chopped tomato and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, pesto or romesco sauce.
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Creamy Oven-Roasted Zucchini & Summer Squash
This wonderfully creamy and tender oven-roasted zucchini and summer squash draws inspiration from Thomas Keller’s viral zucchini recipe. The squash is scored, then roasted whole, allowing garlic to seep into the center while a crispy top forms in the pan. Enjoy it alongside roasted or grilled meat or fish. It’s perfect as-is, but also tastes great topped with chopped tomato and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, pesto or romesco sauce.
14of 16Smashed Zucchini with Lime, Cotija & CilantroView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleThis smashed zucchini recipe is a great way to use up a bumper crop of fresh summer zucchini. Smashing the zucchini increases the surface area that absorbs the flavors of cilantro, cotija cheese and lime beautifully. If you can’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese is a good substitute.
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Smashed Zucchini with Lime, Cotija & Cilantro
This smashed zucchini recipe is a great way to use up a bumper crop of fresh summer zucchini. Smashing the zucchini increases the surface area that absorbs the flavors of cilantro, cotija cheese and lime beautifully. If you can’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese is a good substitute.
15of 16Creamy Oven-Roasted Zucchini & Summer SquashView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenThis wonderfully creamy and tender oven-roasted zucchini and summer squash draws inspiration from Thomas Keller’s viral zucchini recipe. The squash is scored, then roasted whole, allowing garlic to seep into the center while a crispy top forms in the pan. Enjoy it alongside roasted or grilled meat or fish. It’s perfect as-is, but also tastes great topped with chopped tomato and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, pesto or romesco sauce.
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16of 16Sheet-Pan Zucchini PizzaView RecipePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerFresh zucchini and lemon slices top this sheet-pan pizza. Whole lemon slices add bright flavor from the skin and rind as well as acidity from the flesh. Feta and fresh mozzarella cheese add a savory note and add balance to the rest of the flavors.
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Sheet-Pan Zucchini Pizza
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Fresh zucchini and lemon slices top this sheet-pan pizza. Whole lemon slices add bright flavor from the skin and rind as well as acidity from the flesh. Feta and fresh mozzarella cheese add a savory note and add balance to the rest of the flavors.
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