Summer Squash Recipes

Summer squash, including zucchini and yellow squash, are versatile summer vegetables with edible skin, in season from June through October. They're loaded with nutrients like vitamins B6 and C, and their colorful skins provide beta-carotene to help support healthy skin, eye health, and your body's natural healing. Check out these delicious recipes to find a new favorite!

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Grilled Zucchini Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve your zucchini salad topped with your favorite protein as the 25% portion of your plate, like grilled chicken or pan-seared tofu.

75% water-fiber foods –  zucchini, squash, fresh parsley
25% foods – olive oil, feta, chicken/tofu

Zucchini Roll-Ups

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy your zucchini roll-ups with your favorite whole grain or bean pasta as your 25% item.

75% water-fiber foods – zucchini, fresh basil, garlic, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, Napoletana pasta sauce, spinach
25% foods – pasta, tofu

White Bean Zucchini Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This white bean salad would be delicious with grilled salmon as the 25% option.

75% water-fiber foods – zucchini, corn, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cannelini beans, fresh rosemary, fresh basil
25% foods – dressing, salmon

Zucchini Scarpaccia

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve the scarpacchia with a zesty salad.

75% water-fiber foods – zucchini, red onion, rosemary, white beans, celery, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, garlic
25% foods – Parmesan cheese, almond flour, dressing

Rustic Italian Vegetable Bake

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve the vegetable bake with polenta on the side.

75% water-fiber foods – onion, red bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, zucchini, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, fresh parsley, whole grain cornmeal
25% foods – olive oil, whole grain cornmeal, Earth Balance Buttery Spread

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.