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13 Delicious Summer Zucchini Recipes

Published August 13, 2020 · By Debbie · 2 Comments

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If you’re looking for ways to use up fresh zucchini this summer, then look no further. We have compiled a roundup of 13 delicious summer zucchini recipes for you to try before summer ends.

Zucchini is relatively inexpensive to purchase, nutritious, and one of the most versatile vegetables from the garden. I love zucchini for its versatility. It can be made into a side dish or be the star ingredient for the main meal recipe. It’s my absolute favorite vegetable to use when trying to cut carbs out of my diet. It’s practically the superhero of summer vegetation!

From zucchini noodles to two kinds of zucchini bread we are sure that these (mostly-healthy) summer zucchini recipes are ones that you will love.

Here are 13 delicious summer zucchini recipes for your to enjoy before summer ends!

#1 HOMEMADE ZUCCHINI BREAD

This homemade zucchini bread is moist and nutty with hints of cinnamon and chopped pecans. Perfect for a snack or even as breakfast. Yummy! | TheMountainKitchen.com
Homemade Zucchini Bread
This homemade zucchini bread is moist and nutty with hints of cinnamon and chopped pecans. Perfect for a snack or even as breakfast. Yummy!
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This homemade zucchini bread is moist and nutty with hints of cinnamon and chopped pecans. Perfect for a snack or even as breakfast. Yummy! | TheMountainKitchen.com

#2 ITALIAN ZUCCHINI BOATS

Italian zucchini boats ready to eat
Italian Zucchini Boats
These Italian zucchini boats are filled with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and honey roasted tomatoes and cheese. A quick and easy low-carb meal!
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Italian zucchini boats

#3 ZUCCHINI GRATIN WITH MUSHROOMS

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Zucchini Gratin With Mushrooms
Inspired by Ina Garten, this zucchini gratin with mushrooms has a creamy sauce with Swiss cheese and a delectable crispy breadcrumb topping. Amazing flavor!
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zucchini gratin on plate

#4 ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Zucchini noodles with creamy roasted red pepper sauce is a flavorful alternative if you have special dietary needs or just trying to dodge carbs. | TheMountainKitchen.com
Zucchini Noodles With Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Zucchini noodles with creamy roasted red pepper sauce is a flavorful alternative if you have special dietary needs or just trying to dodge carbs.
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Zucchini noodles with creamy roasted red pepper sauce is a flavorful alternative if you have special dietary needs or just trying to dodge carbs. | TheMountainKitchen.com

#5 LOW-CARB MEXICAN ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH GROUND BEEF

low-carb mexican zucchini boats
Low-Carb Mexican Zucchini Boats With Ground Beef
These Low-Carb Mexican Zucchini Boats With Ground Beef are filled with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and cheese, then baked in the oven until tender.
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low-carb mexican zucchini boats

#6 GARLIC GOAT CHEESE ZUCCHINI NOODLES

These garlic goat cheese zucchini noodles are a great low-carb option. Creamy, garlicky noodles with a hint of spice. A perfect side dish to any meal. | TheMountainKitchen.com
Garlic Goat Cheese Zucchini Noodles
These garlic goat cheese zucchini noodles are a great low-carb option. Creamy, garlicky noodles with a hint of spice. A perfect side dish for any meal.
Check out this recipe
These garlic goat cheese zucchini noodles are a great low-carb option. Creamy, garlicky noodles with a hint of spice. A perfect side dish to any meal. | TheMountainKitchen.com

#7 ZUCCHINI ALFREDO WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Low Carb Zucchini Alfredo with Shiitake Mushrooms | Shiitake mushrooms in a nest of creamy zucchini noodles with Alfredo sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Alfredo dish is creamy, luxurious and amazingly healthy AND low-carb! | TheMountainKitchen.com
Zucchini Alfredo with Shiitake Mushrooms
This Zucchini Alfredo with Shiitake Mushrooms is ready in just 20 minutes. This Alfredo dish is creamy, luxurious and amazingly healthy AND low-carb!
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Low Carb Zucchini Alfredo with Shiitake Mushrooms | Shiitake mushrooms in a nest of creamy zucchini noodles with Alfredo sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Alfredo dish is creamy, luxurious and amazingly healthy AND low-carb! | TheMountainKitchen.com

#8 ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

Zucchini Muffins | These zucchini muffins are nutty with hints of cinnamon, perfect for a snack or even as breakfast. | TheMountainKitchen.com
Zucchini Muffins
These zucchini muffins are nutty with hints of cinnamon, perfect for a snack or even as breakfast. Add chocolate chips and nuts as a treat!
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zucchini muffins on plate

#9 SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Sweet Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats ready to eat
Sweet Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Sweet Italian sausage stuffed zucchini boats, stuffed with cheese and Italian sausage filling with diced tomatoes and herbs, piled high with more cheese!
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Sweet Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats on plate

#10 CORN ZUCCHINI ORZO SALAD

Summer is bursting with flavor in this corn zucchini orzo salad. Seasonal vegetables combined with lemony orzo and feta cheese for a quick pasta salad. Yum! | TheMountainKitchen.com
Summer Orzo Salad
Summer is bursting with flavor in this corn zucchini orzo salad. Seasonal vegetables combine with orzo and feta for a quick pasta salad!
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corn zucchini orzo salad

#11 LODER’S ZUCCHINI BREAD

The Loder’s Zucchini bread is easy to make, perfectly spiced with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This zucchini bread is deliciously addictive!
Loder’s Zucchini Bread
The Loder’s Zucchini bread is easy to make, perfectly spiced with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This zucchini bread is deliciously addictive!
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The Loder’s Zucchini bread is easy to make, perfectly spiced with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This zucchini bread is deliciously addictive!

#12 MEATLESS MEXICAN ZUCCHINI BOATS

prepared meatless Mexican zucchini boats on plate
Meatless Mexican Zucchini Boats
Meatless Mexican Zucchini Boats are stuffed with refried beans mixed with onions, Mexican seasonings, salsa, and cheese. A yummy Meatless Monday meal!
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Meatless Mexican Zucchini Boats

#13 ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLLS

zucchini lasagna rolls
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
Using zucchini instead of pasta is a great way to make a low-carb recipe that is a little friendlier on your waistline. Try these zucchini lasagna rolls!
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zucchini lasagna rolls

Which one of these will you try first? Leave your answer in the comments below!

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  1. TRACY A TOTTY says

    July 12, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    Your recipes look really delicious! I was looking for what to do with some zucchini that I’ve had a little to long so I think I will try the bread recipe first, but all of these look great so I will be back!
    Tracy

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    • The Mountain Kitchen says

      July 12, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      Hi Tracy! The zucchini bread recipe is perfect for using them up last minute. Enjoy!!

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