36 Zucchini Recipes That Have Earned All 5 Stars

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36 Zucchini Recipes That Have Earned All 5 Stars2/36 Veggie Frittata 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was impressed with myself that I could omit dairy and still create something so good! Use any vegetables in this recipe, then add a salad, fruit cup or yogurt on the side. —Kizmet Byrd, Fort Wayne, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 145 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 279mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.

My kids love it, though I leave out the jalapeno when making it for them

3/36 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. 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),

Diabetic Exchanges: free food

0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: free food. 4/36 Summer Zucchini Pasta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Summer Zucchini Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple and healthy summer zucchini pasta is a wonderful side or meatless entree, but you can add shredded chicken or grilled salmon for a heartier dish. —Beth Berlin, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 5/36 Lime and Dill Chimichurri Shrimp 2

Dijon Veggies with Couscous 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dijon

Reviews Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chimichurri is a very popular condiment in Argentina and Uruguay and is most often used as a dipping sauce or a marinade for meats. My chimichurri shrimp version incorporates dill and lime, which give it a brighter flavor, making it ideal for spring and summer entertaining. —Bonnie Landy, Castro Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 316 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 6/36 Dijon Veggies with Couscous 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dijon

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

Veggies with Couscous Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coated in a tangy Dijon sauce, these tasty veggies and fluffy couscous make for a delightful side. —Juliana Dumitru, Fairview Park, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 182 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 388mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 7/36 Chicken Skewers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chicken Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken skewers with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies are easy to assemble and are always a hit at parties. —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. 8/36 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

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. —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. 9/36 Zucchini Apple Bread 4 Reviews Zucchini Apple Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 3 loaves

(12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

(12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Early fall means zucchini is taking off in the garden and there are fresh apples aplenty. Use them both in this tender, quick bread. —Kathy Strawser, Dunkirk, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 246 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/36 Grilled Sausages with Summer Vegetables 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Sausages with Summer Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After 30

years of camping, we’ve come up with an arsenal of surefire recipes

years of camping, we’ve come up with an arsenal of surefire recipes. Our grilled sausage with veggies would be a superstar at a potluck. —Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sausage with 1 cup vegetables: 362 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 11/36 Summer Orzo Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Summer Orzo Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come

Preserve garden-fresh zucchini for longer by making crunchy zucchini pickles

in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and this summer orzo salad is one of my favorite creations. I like to improvise with whatever I have on hand, so feel free to do the same here! —Shayna Marmar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 291 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 501mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 12/36 Zucchini Pickles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Preserve garden-fresh zucchini for longer by making crunchy zucchini pickles. —Susan Court, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition

This hearty casserole is a favorite in my family

Facts: 1/4 cup: 111 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1772mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 13/36 Veggie Sausage Strata 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a retired home economics teacher, I’ve made quite a few recipes through the years. This hearty casserole is a favorite in my family. —Dorothy Erickson, Blue Eye, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 501 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 1236mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber),

27g protein

27g protein. 14/36 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 fat), 0 cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 15/36 Curried Beef Pita Pockets 4 Reviews

They’ll be curry lovers forever!

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If there are people in your family who think they won’t like the taste of curry, serve this. They’ll be curry lovers forever! —Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 393 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 16/36 Veggie Enchiladas 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Farmers Market Enchiladas Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15

min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These vegetarian enchiladas use a lot of garden favorites in a quick weeknight meal. Feel free to substitute with whatever vegetables you have from your garden: yellow summer squash, eggplant and corn—all taste great! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grv, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 346 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. 17/36 Mozzarella Cornbread Pizza 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sons

like pizza but not takeout pies

like pizza but not takeout pies. I pull out my trusty baking pan to make a cornbread pizza with veggies in the crust and everything on top, from pepperoni to leftover ham. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 366 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 18/36 Sausage Squash Kabobs 1 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.

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