Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Zucchini

Our garden is in full swing, and the zucchini plants are producing like crazy. While I’ve been exploring new ways to put it to use—like this Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini or these Japanese Zucchini—here are my tried-and-true favorite recipes that incorporate zucchini.

Korean Beef Bowls with Spiralized Zucchini

One of the meals we have regularly around here are these Korean Beef Bowls with Spiralized Zucchini Noodles. It’s a favorite meal with our kids, and they ask for it often. I usually double the sauce and the amount of zucchini noodles. I have the Spiralizer attachment for my KitchenAid, which makes quick work of the job, and I highly recommend it!

Minestrone Soup

As the weather starts to turn chilly in the fall, I love to make Minestrone Soup! This is one of my favorite soup recipes in general, but I am definitely looking forward to it with fresh zucchini from our garden!

Zucchini Bread

While I love a classic Simple Zucchini Bread with raisins, sometimes it is nice to change things up. If that’s where you are as well, bake up a batch of Chocolate Zucchini Bread. It’s so decadent and lovely!

Roasted with Garlic Salt

As a side dish, zucchini is perfect roasted with garlic salt. I toss it with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic salt, and pop it in the oven for 20 minutes at 425º. We usually grill brats or some sort of marinated chicken to go with it.

Cheesy Zucchini & Bacon Quiche

Inspired by our favorite Spinach, Bacon, Gouda Quiche, I decided to make Zucchini, Bacon, Gouda Quiche, and it was a big hit. It goes great with a Balsamic Side Salad (with lettuce from the garden) or Roasted Potatoes. I didn’t really use a recipe for my version, but I’d like to try this Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Zucchini Quiche or this Zucchini, Bacon, and Gruyere Quiche. (You could totally substitute gouda cheese in place of the gruyere in the latter recipe.)

Now tell me, what are your favorite ways to eat zucchini?

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