31 Flavorful Gluten-Free Zucchini Recipes

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31 Flavorful Gluten-Free Zucchini Recipes2/30 Tequila Lime Shrimp Zoodles 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tangy shrimp dish is a smart way to cut carbs without sacrificing flavor. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use thinly julienned zucchini to get a similar effect. —Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 246 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable. 3/30 Sausage Squash Kabobs 1

The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies

Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies. —Lisa Malynn Kent, North Richland Hills, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 385 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 4/30 Garden Chickpea Salad 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a summer dish with a difference?

From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a summer dish with a difference? Combine colorful crunchy veggies with soft feta cheese and good-for-you garbanzos. If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 492 calories, 38g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. 5/30 Vegetarian Chili Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and

fuzzy, and it’s loved by both my vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends

fuzzy, and it’s loved by both my vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends. —Casey Hill, London, United Kingdom Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 140 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 6/30 Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves this healthy salad. No oil is necessary; the lemon juice combines with the feta to lightly coat the bright, fresh ingredients. —Camille

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit

Parker, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 61 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit. 7/30 Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you’d think it takes a lot more effort, but it goes from prep to dinner table in half an hour. The

recipe works well with any light fish, or even shrimp

recipe works well with any light fish, or even shrimp. —Tammy Brownlow, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 203 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 8/30 Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love veggies and fresh ingredients this time of year. I make big bowls of this salsa, which we eat with pretty much everything in the

summer when tomatoes are bountiful

summer when tomatoes are bountiful. My kids love it, though I leave out the jalapeno when making it for them. —Amy Gattuso, Madison Heights, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 10 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: free food. 9/30 Tuscan Fish Packets 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband does a lot of fishing, so I’m always looking for different ways to serve his catches. A professional chef was

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

kind enough to share this recipe with me, and I played around with some different veggie combinations until I found the one my family liked best. —Kathy Morrow, Hubbard, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 270 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 10/30 Sauteed Zucchini 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Zucchini Recipe photo 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

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. 11/30 California Quinoa 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always changing this salad up. Here I used tomato, zucchini and olives for a Greek-inspired salad. Try adding a few more favorite fresh veggies you

know your family will love

know your family will love. —Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 12/30 Moroccan Vegetarian Stew 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love this fragrant, spicy chickpea stew. Try topping this Moroccan dish with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream to cool it down. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable

California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 180 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 13/30 Sweet & Sour Squash Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet & Sour Squash Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad goes over really well with all ages, and it’s a good way to get kids to eat summer squash. —Opal Shipman, Levelland, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 241 calories, 10g fat (1g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable

saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 14/30 Lemon Chicken Skewers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chicken Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy-to-assemble recipe, with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies, is always a hit. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 244 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 15/30 Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Bubbly cheddar cheese adds a down-home feel

2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fresh take on traditional vegetable sides, this make-ahead dish stars zucchini, tomatoes and green pepper. Bubbly cheddar cheese adds a down-home feel. —Barbara Smith, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 126 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/30 Zippy Turkey Zoodles 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Zippy Turkey Zoodles Recipe photo by Taste

If you don’t have a spiralizer, simply slice the zucchini julienne-style

of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor—and these spiced-up zoodles prove it. If you don’t have a spiralizer, simply slice the zucchini julienne-style. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 332 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat. 17/30 Sheet-Pan Kielbasa and Veggies 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Kielbasa and Vegetables Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste

That’s a win-win dinner!

of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like this dish featuring kielbasa and veggies for two reasons: It’s so hearty, and it’s a one-pan meal. That’s a win-win dinner! —Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 378 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. 18/30 Zucchini & Cheese Roulades 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini & Cheese Roulades Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

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