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    Home » Recipe Roundup » The Best Zesty Zucchini Recipes

    The Best Zesty Zucchini Recipes

    Date: July 7, 2022 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    You will need all these Zesty Zucchini Recipes when dealing with the abundance of zucchini every summer. You innocently plant zucchini. One day, nothing. The next day, you’re swimming in it!

    • What Can You Do With a Lot of Zucchini?
    • Do You Cook Zucchini with the Skin On or Off?
    • How to Grow Zucchini in Containers
    • Can You Eat Zucchini Flowers?
    • Zesty Zucchini Recipes
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    What Can You Do With a Lot of Zucchini?

    Every year, there’s always an abundance of zucchini. Whether you garden yourself or buy them at a local farm stand, you’re sure to have a lot.

    You can use zucchini in so many recipes. My favorite is this Zucchini Pasta Sauce.

    close up of zucchini pasta sauce tossed with fettucini pasta
    • Make a slaw
    • Add it to salads
    • Add it to soups
    • Freeze It
    • Dehydrate it

    Or, try one of the delicious recipes below.

    Do You Cook Zucchini with the Skin On or Off?

    You don’t need to peel zucchini before eating, whether raw or cooked. The skin is soft enough that there’s no need. Besides, the skin is a great source of nutrients and antioxidants.

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    How to Grow Zucchini in Containers

    You can find two different varieties of zucchini plants: bush and vining. The bush variety is more compact and perfect for container growing.

    You’ll need a round or square container, about 12-18″ across. Make sure you have drainage holes at the bottom. We’ve had to use a drill with an attachment to make drainage holes.

    Learn more about Growing Zucchini at Gardener’s Path.

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    Can You Eat Zucchini Flowers?

    Yes! The petals are tender and almost melt in your mouth. Zucchini flowers taste like… well, zucchini! You can eat them raw, sauteed or baked. They would be great with pasta or rice.

    When you’re growing your own zucchini, it’s best to pick only the male flowers for cooking. Leave one or two for pollination. To save time, you can use one or two of the male flowers to pollinate by hand. Then, you won’t need to worry whether a bee has found it.

    Zesty Zucchini Recipes



    Zucchini Risotto
    Zucchini is the perfect addition to risotto. This is sure to be a favorite way to enjoy zucchini!
    Recipe


    Zucchini Pasta Sauce
    This Zucchini Pasta Sauce will become your favorite part of summer. A new way to use zucchini is every gardener's dream!
    Recipe


    Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Boats
    Shrimp zucchini boats have something for everyone; loads of garden fresh veggies, shrimp and so much flavor!
    Recipe


    Cheesy Chicken and Zucchini Casserole
    Zucchini and chicken pair perfectly to create this tasty casserole. This will be a new favorite for sure.
    Recipe


    Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
    Lasagna gets an elegant upgrade with zucchini instead of noodles.
    Recipe


    Zucchini Stuffing
    Craving stuffing? This recipe adds zucchini to the mix to make it lower in carbs without sacrificing flavor!
    Recipe


    Cheesy Zucchini Squash Casserole
    This Cheesy Zucchini Squash Casserole has all the classic ingredients of the old fashioned favorite. It's the perfect summer time crave you'll look forward to every year.
    Recipe


    Cheesy Sausage Zucchini Casserole
    Looking for an all in one meal? This one is just the thing; it is meaty, cheesy and has plenty of healthy veggies too.
    Recipe


    Grilled Zucchini
    Zucchini is always good; but grilling it really brings the flavors out! This recipe is easy and delicious. 
    Recipe


    Roasted Poblano Zucchini Soup
    Warm up with a bowl of spicy zucchini soup made with the delicious caramelized flavor of oven roasted poblano chiles. It's an explosion of flavor for your tastebuds.
    Recipe


    Zucchini Pickles
    If you have a lot of zucchini growing in the garden save this recipe for a way to use them up and enjoy them later in the year.
    Recipe


    Sauteed Zucchini
    Sautee up some zucchini for a flavorful side dish that goes so well with a variety of meals!
    Recipe


    Tomato Zucchini and Pesto Pizza
    Have you ever had zucchini on a pizza? I think it sounds like a delicious idea!
    Recipe

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