Bloggers around the web are up to the challenge of cooking up summer’s most prolific vegetable…zucchini. Here is a collection of inspired and inspiring recipes.
If there was IOC-sanctioned steroid testing at the local farmer’s stand, the zucchini would most certainly be disqualified and stripped of their medals. This is the time of year when zucchini threaten to overtake every vegetable patch, in both number and size. A few days ago, I saw a zucchini that was easily as big as my calf. That lends a whole new meaning to zucchini boats…one big enough to feed a family of twelve.
It may sound as though I’m complaining, but I promise that nothing could be farther from the truth. I truly love squash in every form (my childhood self – and my parents – are gasping in shock).
So, what do we do with all of this zucchini?
Food bloggers everywhere are rising to the challenge and posting their best zucchini recipes, and I thought it was high time to share some of those inspired recipes with you. And yes, I included my favorites from Cookin’ Canuck.
Let’s dive in…
Asian Quesadilla with Chicken, Zucchini & Hoisin Sauce
Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers
No-Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites {Gluten-Free & Vegan}
Quick Mushroom, Zucchini & Thyme Saute with Fried Egg
Tricolor Thai Salad with Zucchini & Yellow Squash
Grilled Italian Panini with Zucchini, Summer Squash & Basil
Baked Turkey, Quinoa & Zucchini Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps
Greek Stuffed Zucchini with Rice, Kalamata Olives & Tomato Sauce
Shrimp & Zucchini Stir-Fry with Miso Lime Sauce
Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant Parmesan
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Eggplant, Zucchini & Feta Cheese
Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad with Feta, Chickpeas & Mint
Recipes from Other Bloggers
Breakfast
Meaningful Eats’ Carrot Zucchini Toddler Muffins {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
The Perfect Pantry’s Zucchini, Egg & Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Three Many Cooks’ Potato Zucchini Hash
Rachel Cooks’ Zucchini-Feta Pancakes Topped with Sour Cream
Naturally Ella’s Zucchini Bread Pancakes
Appetizers
Two Peas and Their Pod’s Grilled Zucchini Nachos
The Lemon Bowl’s Zucchini Scallion Pancakes with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce
Last Ingredients’ Zucchini Corn Fritters
Lisa’s Dinnertime Dish’s Baked Zucchini Fries
Salads & Sides
Kalyn’s Kitchen’s Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks
Foodiecrush’s Zucchini & Dill Pasta Salad
Skinnytaste’s Skillet Mexican Zucchini
Pretty Little Dishes’ Pesto Roasted Julienned Veggies
Lana’s Cooking’s Pan Fried Zucchini with Lemon & Parmesan
Main Dishes
Closet Cooking’s Zucchini Ricotta Gnocchi
Half Baked Harvest’s Curried Zucchini, Chicken & Goat Cheese Rolls with Cashew Mango Fried Rice
Jeanette’s Healthy Living’s Grilled Chicken, Bell Pepper, Zucchini & Squash Vegetable Kebab
Mountain Mama Cooks’ Grilled Summer Squash Tacos
Kitchen Confidante’s Spicy Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Clean Eating Veggie Girl’s Butternut Squash Tostadas with Zucchini & Carrot Tostada Shells
Coffee & Quinoa’s Orzo with Zucchini & Sweet Corn
Alyssa & Carla’s Fresh Zucchini “Pasta”
Kokocooks’ Zucchini & Corn Ravioli
Desserts
A Thought for Food’s Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A Spicy Perspective’s Zucchini Nutella Swirl Muffins
Cookie + Kate’s Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Ali @ Inspiralized
Ah this is great and such a wonderful post for summer zucchinis! I wish you knew about my blog Inspiralized.com – a site dedicated to spiralizing – especially zucchinis!
Barbara | Creative Culinary
I happen to love zucchini; maybe it is the versatility…look at that list; from salads to desserts!
I hope you won’t mind a link. This dish is from one of the oldest cookbooks I own called ‘The Artist in the Kitchen.’ It’s a plain dish yet it has two claims to fame. First…my friends husband stated that he did not like zucchini and yet he must have had 4 servings of this last week at dinner and 2nd? It’s simple, uncluttered…so old school…and just so dang good!
http://www.creative-culinary.com/zucchini-and-cream-cheese/
Liz
All nice recipes. Thank you.
Heather
LOVE all of these! I’m pinning this link – I think having all my zucchini love in one place is fabulous 😉
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
So many great recipes!!
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)
Thanks for including one of my recipes in this great round-up!
Angie | Big Bears Wife
ooo Zucchini… one of my favorites
bellini
They all look delicious Dara. I do love this time of year!!!
Tieghan
Oh man, this is SO perfect! I was just given a zucchini that is 3 feet tall and bigger than my thighs in diameter! It is insane! So many recipes I cannot wait to try and thanks so much for including my curried chicken and zucchini roll ups!
gina @ skinnytaste
Such a great roundup!
Cathy @ She Paused 4 Thought
What a great roundup. I can’t wait to try the No-Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites!
Kalyn
This is what my mother would have called “a good problem to have!” Your zucchini recipes look so good! And thanks for including my Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks. (Adding this to my round-up of zucchini recipes!)
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Rachel Cooks
Fantastic list! Thanks for including Brandy’s recipe on my site — good ol’ pancake month! 😉 Can’t wait to start working my way through this list.
Amanda
Holy talent batman!! What a fabulous list of amazingness. That zucchini and shrimp is blowing my mind a little! 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny
I’m a huge fan of zucchini 🙂 loving this list!
Alyssa and Carla
Thanks for the link love! And wow, what a fantastic list. So many fresh and interesting ideas 🙂