Fresh Zucchini Recipes

By Compiled by: Megan Holley

Serve these fresh zucchini recipes as a savory side dish or in the main course.

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Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas

Stuff zucchini shells with Lady Peas, onion, mushrooms, and tomato and top with bread crumbs and cheese for a colorful appetizer. 

 

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Baked Zucchini Chips

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Baked Zucchini Chips

Serve these crispy baked chips as a side or an app.

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Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna

Pack your farmers' market favorites in this vegetarian lasagna. Fresh basil, zucchini, and spinach are baked with both ricotta and flavored cream cheese for a hearty casserole. No-boil lasagna noodles will help you get this dish on the table in no time

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Zucchini-Potato Soup

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Zucchini-Potato Soup

Inpspired by the classic potato-and-leek vichyssoise (vish-ee-SWAHZ), we added zucchini and gave this recipe a delicious Southern twist with a sprinkling of crisp, crumbled bacon.

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Zucchini With Citrus-Herb Dressing

Recipe: Zucchini with Citrus-Herb Dressing

For an extra touch of flavor, top this dish with long Parmesan cheese curls created using a vegetable peeler.

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Corn-and-Zucchini Queso Chowder

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Corn-and-Zucchini Queso Chowder

Try this filling chowder for your next dinner party. Colorful corn and zucchini, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese make for a great presentation and a delicious meal.

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Fettucine with Zucchini and Pecans

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Fettucine with Zucchini and Pecans

Pecans aren't just for dessert. Try them toasted in this Italian-inspired fettucine with fresh basil and Asiago cheese.

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Zucchini-Onion Frittata

Recipe: Zucchini-Onion Frittata

Whip up this easy zucchini dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Zucchini Ribbons with Feta and Mint

Recipe: Zucchini Ribbons with Feta and Mint  

Inspired by the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean, this salad is simple and flavorful with crunchy zucchini, savory feta, mint, and splash of lemon.

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Watercress Canapés

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Watercress Canapés

Create color with cucumbers, yellow squash, candy-cane beets, salmon caviar, zucchini, herbs, radishes, sprouts, and other fresh finds.

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Fresh Squash Chips

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Fresh Squash Chips

Use boiled zucchini and squash slices as nutritious dippers in place of higher fat chips and crackers. We like to dip them in cool, flavorful Fiesta Dip.

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Chicken Thighs with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Chicken Thighs with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Chicken thighs are economical and easily take on the flavor of seasoning blends or marinades. Serving the chicken over mashed potatoes makes this one-dish recipe hearty and filling.

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Summer Vegetable Kabobs

Photo: William Dickey

Recipe: Summer Vegetable Kabobs

Deliver a colorful treat from the grill with marinated veggie kabobs. Serve veggies with grilled chicken and wild rice, or toss into pasta with basil and Parmesan cheese.

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Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa

Save time by buying pre-chopped veggies. Wrap them in foil, and grill as directed.

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Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Pizza

If you're craving a loaded-out pizza, give this veggie pizza a try! A whole wheat crust topped with roasted sweet potatoes and other colorful veggies ups the good-for-you-factor without skimping on flavor.

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Squash Medley

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Squash Medley

This entire meal pulls together in under one hour. Your family—and your taste buds—will thank you for this pork tenderloin recipe.

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Spicy Glazed Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Spicy Glazed Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs

The sweet and tangy shrimp and seasoned vegetables are a complete meal on a stick. Caribbean jerk seasoning gives these kabobs a special, spicy flair.

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Summer Squash Casserole

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Recipe: Summer Squash Casserole  

Summer squash casserole is the most versatile Southern side dish. It pairs well with everything from fried chicken at a summertime Sunday lunch to roast turkey at Thanksgiving.

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Baked Chicken Risotto

Photo: Howard Lee Puckett

Recipe: Baked Chicken Risotto

Whip up this easy one-plate-wonder complete with artichoke hearts, zucchini, and Parmesan cheese.

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Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzerella Salad

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzerella Salad

Squeezing the zucchini in paper towels helps remove excess water for a crisp, latke-like crust.

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Zucchini-Mint Pasta

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Zucchini-Mint Pasta

Take advantage of summer's bounty! Whether they're in soups, casseroles, or pasta, these summer squash recipes are sure to please.

From the Kitchen of Marian Cooper Cairns, Birmingham, AL. "Add cooked shrimp for a heartier main, or white beans for a vegetarian option."

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Zucchini-and-Squash Pickles

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham 

Recipe: Zucchini-and-Squash Pickles

Ribbons of zucchini and squash make up these colorful Zucchini-and-Squash Pickles. These pickles are as beautiful as they are delicious.

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Squash Frittata

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Squash Frittata

This squash frittata is perfect for vegetarians. Looking for a seasonal brunch item? This fresh zucchini and fingerling potato frittata makes a stunning presentation when plated, and is a perfect start to a crisp fall day. Fresh harvest flavors of parmesan cheese and pepper abounds in every bite, and a dash of heavy cream gives it a smooth and decadent texture. Although yellow squash works in place of zucchini, make sure that you don’t leave the green squash out entirely – it gives color while the yellow blends in with the rich egg frittata. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, torn parsley, and basil for a magazine-worthy plate.

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Zucchini-Mushroom "Linguine"

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Zucchini-Mushroom "Linguine"

Cutting zucchini into thin strips is easy and makes a fresh substitute for pasta. Add thinly sliced ribbons of salami for a meatier meal.

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Fried Zucchini Straws

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Fried Zucchini Straws

One bite of these Fried Zucchini Straws and you'll be hooked.

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Chilled Zucchini Soup

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Chilled Zucchini Soup

This refreshing soup is full of fresh flavors. Make ahead and store up to 2 days.

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

Photo: Erin Adams

Recipe: Lemon-Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

The tender, fine-crumbed texture and bright lemon citrus flavor offer a refreshing change from traditional spiced zucchini breads.

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Zucchini-Carrot Salad with Catalina Dressing

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Zucchini-Carrot Salad with Catalina Dressing

Dress thinly sliced vegetables with our fresh take on catalina dressing—inspired by two Birmingham chefs, Wil Drake and Roscoe Hall—and garnish with any fresh herbs you like.

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Zucchini-Potato Casserole

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Zucchini-Potato Casserole

This elegant tian, a French dish of layered vegetables, is delicious warm or at room temp.

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