Zucchini Recipes

Have you picked up a lot of fresh squash at the market lately? Is your garden bursting with zucchini right now? We have five recipes to make the most of this year's summer squash bounty.

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Zucchini and Bean Tacos

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy two tacos with pico and avocado slices. A fresh peach would end the meal quite nicely.

75% water-fiber foods – zucchini, onion, corn, cilantro, jalapeño, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, pico, peach
25% foods – tortillas, oil

Parmesan, Zucchini and Corn Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Next time you have spaghetti night, serve your salad as a side dish

75%water-fiber foods – zucchini, garlic, corn, cilantro, spaghetti squash
25% foods – oil, parmesan, pasta

Zucchini Chickpea Stew

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your stew atop a baked red potato for a 100% meal. Or serve with your favorite grilled item—chicken, fish, or tofu—for a 75% plate meal.

75% water-fiber foods – onions, garlic, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, chickpeas, red potato
25% foods – oil, chicken/fish/tofu

Zucchini Enchilada Bowls

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Top two zucchini boats with avocado slices and serve with a salad and fresh fruit.

75% water-fiber foods –zucchini, black beans, quinoa, onion, garlic, corn, avocado
25% foods – enchilada sauce, cheese, sour cream

Recipe Note: Skip the sour cream and use a sprinkle of cheese on top to keep 25% items in their zone.

Zucchini Patties

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Top two zucchini patties with tzatziki sauce and serve with your favorite summertime fruit for a fun breakfast.

75% water-fiber foods – zucchini, potatoes, dill, chives, mint, parsley, onion, fruit, cucumber, carrots
25% foods – egg, flour, yogurt

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