Zucchini is a true multitasker when it comes to cooking and can be used in anything from ratatouille to breads (sweet and savory!), pastas, sandwiches, and more. Its mild flavor and tender texture can be completely transformed depending on the cooking method—grilled, baked, steamed, sautéed, or used raw.
There’s no better time to celebrate the versatile zucchini than on the celebratory National Zucchini Day. Keep reading for our favorite ways to use zucchini in all recipes, and let us know in the comments what we should try next.
Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is one of those baked goods we find ourselves making the most—there’s no tastier way to use up that lone zucchini rattling around the crisper. And it’s a low-fuss loaf you can throw together with ingredients you likely already have.
Zesty Jalapeño Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Corn
There’s nothing we look forward to more than the first arrival of sweet, crunchy corn. One corn-centric dish we’ll be serving up all season is this filling pasta dish with another one of our favorite summer veggies: zucchini.
Bobby Flay’s Toasted Zucchini Pasta
One of Bobby Flay’s special, practically no-recipe-needed-at-all dishes takes advantage of late-season zucchini, a veggie you might often forget about in your crisper drawer. The mild squash becomes nutty, soft, and fragrant when given the attention it deserves.
Mushroom-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
When our farmers send us the big boys, we like to save those to make stuffed zucchini boats. They’re the perfect vessel.
Grilled Zucchini and Stone Fruit with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing
We couldn’t think of a better farewell to summer than this salad, which makes good use of summer squash and stone fruit by combining the two on the grill.
Zucchini Feta Bread
We make our zucchini bread with feta, so you can have it either savory or sweet. Toasted and served with ratatouille and Parmesan cheese, or battered, fried, and covered in maple syrup. In our professional opinion, you should have it both ways.
Grilled Zucchini with Lemony Garlic Tahini Sauce
Summer is the time that most of us are swimming in zucchini but lacking inspiration on what to do with them. This super-quick side dish solves that issue with absolutely delicious results.
Zucchini “Noodle” Veggie Lasagna
If you have any veggie skeptics in your life, this lasagna is sure to change their mind. It’s perfect for Meatless Monday, and great for impressing friends at your next dinner party along with a simple salad.
Zucchini Noodles with Toasted Sesame Dressing
The zucchini noodle, aka zoodle, is one of those foods that may have been created as a substitute for a beloved item (pasta), but has since taken on an entire life of its own.
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Hi SherryAnn, oh no! We are concerned to hear that you feel this way and we’re so sorry if there was any confusion with how our service works.
Customers are given a shopping window to edit their grocery boxes. Your order can be edited any time throughout your shopping window and will be charged only if the items in your cart meet the $35 minimum and your shopping window ends.
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