Warmer months call for lighter dishes.
Keep reading for more zucchini and squash dishes to whip up from June to August, and beyond!
The result is a balanced dish thats worth making more than once.
Photo:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Veggie Patties
Concerned about food waste?
Whip up these healthy veggie patties.
Serve with ranch so you’re free to dip to your hearts content!
Victor Protasio
Instead, its packed to the brim with tasty summer ingredients like cherry tomatoes and chopped zucchini.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan and enjoy!
Serve with sweet-potato chips and you’re good to go.
Fred Hardy.
Youll also find leeks, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts, along with plenty of paprika-scented rice.
Top with pepitas for some much-needed texture, and serve this slaw at your nextsummer barbecue.
Tossing the summer squash and zucchini with salt helps them soften and absorb every bit of flavor.
Caitlin Bensel
Top with a chopped almond dressing for a light and flavorful finish to this healthy, satisfying dish.
Grilled Mediterranean Salad
This isnt your moms pasta salad.
A spicy cornstarch-soy sauce mixture bathes the crisp vegetables, which are served over a mound offluffy white rice.
Caitlin Bensel
If you don’t love spice, just leave out the jalapeno.
Superfood Lentil Salad
As you may have guessed, this salad is packed with protein-richsuperfoods.
It pairs sunflower seeds and lentils with zucchini, greens, and golden raisins.
Fred Hardy
Even the dressinga versatile, fresh, sunflower seed vinaigretteis loaded with nutrients.
Its refreshing in the summer, but can be enjoyed at any point during the year.
Start by seasoning the steak with salt and pepper and grilling it.
Greg DuPree
Then, while the meat rests, grill some squash, zucchini,eggplant, and onion.
Spicy Grilled Chicken With Shaved Zucchini Salad
You cant go wrong with this flavorful, healthychicken meal.
If you cant find Aleppo pepper, use chili flakes instead.
Greg DuPree
The result is a massive batch of vegetables that keeps for days.
Serve alongside grilled meat, chicken, or fish for a delicious summer meal.
Salted, roasted almonds lend crunch, and crumbled goat cheese adds a creamy tang.
Caitlin Bensel
Zucchini Frittata With Parmesan
Zucchini for breakfast?
Garnish withparsleyand serve with toast and fruit for a complete meal and a delicious start to your day.
While the potato is cooking, the zucchini and black bean filling comes together on the stove.
Christopher Testani
All you’ll have to do is add sliced zucchini with some garlic and parmesan.
It’s a great way to use leftover zucchini or add some flavor and veggies to leftover pasta.
Better yet: you could heat it up in just a few minutes.
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