If there is one veggie that we can’t get enough of once the weather starts warming up, it’s certainly the summer squash – also known as zucchini.
As a matter of fact, you can throw it over the grill at a BBQ for a perfect side or incorporate it into dozens of recipes for a greener and lower carb spin on your favorites like pasta, bread, and desserts.
To show you just how versatile the vegetable really is, here is a round up of health-ified recipes that include zucchini. Now there’s no reason you shouldn’t get your recommended amount of greens.
1. Zucchini Potato Fritters via Chef In You
Fritters are always satisfying. Sneak your greens in with this fairly simple recipe.
2. Baked Zucchini Sticks and Sweet Onion Dip via King Arthur Flour
Instead of fries, indulge in these zucchini fries!
3. Healthy Zucchini Bread via Foodie Fiasco
It’s not all bad news when it comes to bread. This zucchini bread will make your morning slice that much better.
4. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats via Skinny Mom
Lighten up a Mexican favorite with easy zucchini boats.
5. Zucchini and Black Bean Vegan Burgers via Girl Makes Food
For a vegan spin on a classic burger, this patty is protein rich and surely delicious.
6. Zucchini Crisps via Jo Cooks
Instead of opening up a bag of Lay’s, this will satisfy your cravings so much more.
7. Zucchini Fettuccine via In Sonnet’s Kitchen
Who says you can’t have pasta anymore?
8. Zucchini Greek Yogurt Pancakes via Baker By Nature
Zucchini in your pancakes, oatmeal and other breakfast items are a virtually taste-less but nutritionally beneficial sneaked in ingredient.
9. Apple Carrot Zucchini Muffins via Wine & Glue
Spread some fig jam on one of these babies for a healthier spin than butter.
10. Zucchini Brownies via The Crafting Chicks
If you really hate getting in your daily dose of greens, including them in your dessert recipes is the best way to make sure you’re not skimping.
11. Zucchini Pizza Crust via Pancake Warriors
There are so many different ways you can make pizza crust and this zucchini version is just one.
What are some of your favorite zucchini recipes?
