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Put your fresh zucchini haul to good use with an irresistible dinner that spotlights the summer veggie. Good for more than just baking and roasting, zucchini is a versatile ingredient that can take all sorts of recipe up a notch. Whether you're looking for a quick meal that you can make in less than an hour with one pot or skillet, a hearty vegetarian pasta or casserole with seasonal vegetables, or a keto-friendly twist on classic comfort foods featuring zoodles or a low-carb pizza crust, you'll find a new summertime favorite in this collection of our best zucchini main dishes.
Pork and Zucchini Rice Skillet
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It doesn't get much easier than this hearty meat-and-veggie dinner that comes together in one skillet in less than an hour.
Zucchini Noodles Pad Thai
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This lightened version of classic chicken Pad Thai uses zoodles (zucchini noodles) instead of pasta. If you don't have a spiralizer for your fresh zucchini, you can always purchase fresh or frozen zoodles at the store.
Spaghetti alla Nerano
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Here's Chef John's version of the classic zucchini spaghetti recipe that Stanley Tucci raves about on his new show Searching for Italy. "After listening to Stanley Tucci lose his mind about this pasta and calling it life-changing and one of the best things he's ever eaten, I decided I'd give it a try," says Chef John. "The results were amazing and the key to getting the toasted sweet taste of the zucchini was deep-frying it!"
Chicken, Sausage and Zucchini Pasta
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This quick and easy pasta is perfect for busy weeknights. Just throw everything together in a Dutch oven, toss it with pasta, and then you're done.
Zucchini Stuffed Chicken
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Chicken breasts are stuffed with a delicious and cheesy mixture of shredded zucchini, Swiss cheese, herbs, veggies, and bread crumbs.
Baked Chicken and Zucchini
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"A perfect summertime dish, this baked chicken with zucchini, tomatoes, and fresh basil is colorful and tasty," says recipe creator luaucow.
Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken Sausage
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This satisfying dinner may have a light and healthy base, but it's as filling as they come. Zucchini boats are stuffed with a spicy chicken sausage mixture and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Zucchini Pizza Bake
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Skip the traditional, carb-loaded pizza crust and opt for a keto-friendly crust made with shredded zucchini, eggs, and cheese.
Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet
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Here's a quick and easy supper that comes together in under an hour. "A true one-skillet meal that will satisfy your whole family," says recipe creator rollman.
Zucchini Lasagna With Beef and Sausage
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Thinly sliced zucchini replaces lasagna noodles in this perfect summer recipe. Reviewer Jennifer Mabee suggests salting the zucchini before building the dish, as it will remove the excess water.
Sausage and Zucchini Soup
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What do you do when you're craving a cozy dinner in the middle of summer? Make this hearty sausage and zucchini soup!
Carrot Zucchini Casserole
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This veggie-packed, mayo-based casserole could easily work as a side dish or a vegetarian entree. "A nice departure from casserole recipes that call for cream soups or cheese," says recipe creator edyegourmet.
Halloumi and Zucchini Frittata
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Serve this fresh-tasting zucchini frittata (featuring salty Halloumi cheese) for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It comes together in less than half an hour.
Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas
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Here's a low-carb take on comforting chicken enchiladas, made with zucchini slices instead of flour tortillas.
Zucchilattas
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"Zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and tomatoes are cooked until tender, wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with cheese and baked until bubbly," says recipe creator Barbie.
Zavioli with Spinach and Ricotta
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Thin slices of zucchini are stuffed with a pesto-ricotta filling and topped with pasta sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Farmer's Market Vegetarian Quesadillas
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Utilize your fresh farmers market finds with these healthy and wholesome quesadillas stuffed with zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, red onions, and mushrooms.
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
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You probably already have all the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Bread, butter, zucchini, onion, and egg are tossed in a bowl with some garlic salt. Place in a baking dish and top with cheddar cheese.
Cheesy Zucchini Rice
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"Try this cheesy zucchini rice, similar to risotto, but with much less effort. An easy recipe especially if you have an abundance of zucchini," says recipe tester and developer Juliana Hale.
More Inspiration
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