There's always an abundance of fresh zucchini in the summertime here in Ontario. Instead of making the same few dishes, why not try some of these easy zucchini recipes?
What do you do when you have an abundance of zucchini? You can sneak some into a chocolate zucchini bread (I've made this one and it's delicious!), create zucchini noodles using a , or shred them to add to a pasta sauce. But if you want zucchini to be the star of the show, check out these easy recipes.
Five Easy Zucchini Recipes
Zucchini is a summer squash that you will often find with a dark green or yellow skin. They are plentiful here in Ontario during the summer and early months from July to about the end of September. These delicate vegetables can be eaten in its entirety cooked or raw. If you choose to eat the skin it is best to get organic as pesticides can often remain on the skin even after washing.
- Antioxidants from manganese, vitamin C, plus lutein and zeaxanthin
- Contains B vitamins (folate, B6, B1, B2, B3, and choline)
- 2.5 grams of dietary fibre per cup
Sources:
World's Healthiest Foods
USDA National Nutrient Database
Dylan Cutler says
Yum! I have been eating zucchs like they're going out of style (or season!). Love this selection. Those fritters look pretty interesting. I usually stick with zoodles because I use my spiralizer as a stress reliever haha
Melanie says
I just posted on my personal page the other day about my search for yummy ways to use summer squash / zucchini. This. My friend. Is glorious! <3
Gloria says
You can never have too many zucchini recipes...especially this time of year. There are some great ones on this list to try for sure. Love the sound of the zucchini burger.
Hema says
I agree! Zucchinis are so abundant right now!
Gloria says
Wow so many great zucchini recipes to try. I will save this for the summer. The pancetta burgers sound so good.