29 Skillet Zucchini Recipes

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29 Skillet Zucchini Recipes1/29 Vegetarian Linguine 30 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Linguine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a tasty alternative to a meat-and-potatoes meal? Try this colorful pasta dish, which is the brainchild of my oldest son. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs meal that includes loads of fresh veggies as well as basil and provolone. —Jane Bone, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 260 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 2/29 Mediterranean Turkey Skillet 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mediterranean Turkey Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always heard that it’s important to eat a rainbow of colors to get all of the nutrients we need. Thanks to my garden-grown veggies, this dish certainly fits the bill. —Nicole Ehlert, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 259 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber),

24g protein

24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 3/29 Zucchini Burgers 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With just-picked-from-the-garden-zucchini, your kids won’t even know these burgers are meatless. —Kimberly Danek Pinkson, San Anselmo, California Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 314 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 4/29 Chinese Pepper Steak 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe photo

Hot rice makes it even better

by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bell peppers, mushrooms and ginger provide the bulk of the flavor in this stir-fry that’s not too saucy. Hot rice makes it even better. —Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups beef mixture: 241 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 5/29 Veggie Bean Tacos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie Bean Tacos Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the summer when fresh corn and just-picked tomatoes are in season, authentic Mexican dishes like this leave you always wanting that next bite. My personal preference is to serve them with a slice of lime to squeeze over the avocado. —Tonya Burkhard, Davis, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos (calculated without sour cream): 378 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 10g fiber), 13g protein. 6/29 Sauteed Zucchini 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Zucchini Recipe photo

I plant many vegetables to use in cooking

by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Zucchini is among our favorites and usually grows in abundance. This zucchini stir-fry is always a hit at our house. —Deborah Elliot, Ridge Spring, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 77 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 7/29 Meatball Skillet Meal 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe

and I received when we got married

From the Recipe Creator: With colorful vegetables and nicely seasoned meatballs, this hearty dinner offers a lot of flavor for not a lot of money. —Donna Smith, Victor, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 312 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. 8/29 Ham It Up Primavera 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted this recipe from a cookbook my husband and I received when we got married. We love all the veggies, especially the

My favorite meals show a love of family and food

fresh asparagus.—Angelia Holland, Plano, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 417 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 804mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. 9/29 Sauteed Squash with Tomatoes & Onions 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Squash with Tomatoes & Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite meals show a love of family and food. This zucchini dish with tomatoes is like a scaled-down ratatouille. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 60 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated

Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

fat), 0 cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/29 Veggie Fajitas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 fajitas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a scrumptious and super healthy party dish, these colorful, hearty veggie fajitas packed with crisp-tender vegetables are perfect. —Sarah Mercer, Wichita, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 375 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 11/29 Zucchini Patties with Dill Dip 15 Reviews Zucchini Patties with Dill Dip

They always get gobbled up!

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen (3/4 cup dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crisp-tender patties are a nice alternative to crab cakes and taste very similar, thanks to the seafood seasoning. They always get gobbled up! —Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 patty with 1-1/2 teaspoons dip: 93 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 12/29 Cheesy Zucchini Saute 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Although I no longer have a garden of my own, friends and neighbors keep me amply supplied with squash. As a thank-you, I tell them how to make this refreshing zucchini saute. It’s quick, easy and oh, so tasty! —Doris Biggs, Felton, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 157 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 13/29 Balsamic Zucchini Saute 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This super fast vegetarian dish

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

is flavorful and uses only a few ingredients, so it’s easy to whip up while your entree is cooking. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 94 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 14/29 Summer Breakfast Skillet Test Kitchen Approved Summer Breakfast Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sizzle up spicy chorizo, veggies and eggs with this breakfast skillet recipe that keeps you going all

If I want something handheld, I turn it into tacos

morning. If I want something handheld, I turn it into tacos. —Andrea Rivera, Westbury, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 399 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 250mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 15/29 Ground Pork Pasta 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ground Pork Pasta Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some people call it dinner hour, but many of us call it rush hour. Slow down the pace with this so-simple mouthwatering ground pork meal. The

She uses biscuits to soak up every scrumptious drop

only thing you’ll have left over is time to share with your family at the table. —Brigitte Schaller, Flemington, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1.330 cups: 317 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 16/29 Stovetop Tarragon Chicken 18 Reviews Stovetop Tarragon Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My oldest daughter can’t get enough of the tarragon sauce. She uses biscuits to soak up every scrumptious drop. My husband and I like it over mashed potatoes.

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat

—Tina Westover, La Mesa, California Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast with 1 cup vegetables: 345 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat. 17/29 Sausage and Potato 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Potato Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One Saturday night a few years ago, I came up with this dish on the spur of the moment. It was dinnertime, and I

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