Have you heard the saying “If you have to buy zucchini at a store, you must not have any friends.”? In our neighborhood if you didn’t plant a zucchini squash plant this summer there is no need to fear. There always seems to be enough to go around. But even after you have given away as many as you can to your friends, neighbors, and family there can still be an abundance of zucchini to use! Here are 9 ways to use all of that zucchini….
1. Guilt-Free Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini noodles or Zoodles are all the rage! This recipe is a fantastic way to use up one of your largest and turn it into a guilt-free pasta dish.
2. Lemon Raspberry Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze
This Lemon Raspberry Zucchini bread with Lemon Glaze may seem more like a cake than a bread! When you smell it baking–your mouth will water. Take this to a neighbor and they will love you!
3. Parmesan Tomato Zucchini Bake
Nothing goes better with the abundance of zucchini from your garden than fresh garden tomatoes. Check out this recipe from The Nutritionists Review for a healthy side dish straight from your own garden.
4. Zucchini Brownies
As soon as the last zucchini brownie is eaten you will already be thinking about making them again. They are fudgy, rich, and delicious. And your kids will never believe that they contain a vegetable–it can be our little secret!
5. Spiced Zucchini Cake
This beautiful spiced zucchini cake is perfect for fall. It is moist and delicious and the spices will provide an amazing aroma for your home while it bakes.
6. Best Pizza Zucchini Boats
Your kids will love this new take on pizza and zucchini from delish.com. Most kids love pizza and moms will love this healthier version. Try it for dinner tonight!
7. Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread
This bread recipe from Delightful E Made has a twist on your typical zucchini bread recipe with a delightful cinnnamon swirl.
8. Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Casserole
There are lots of sweet recipes using zucchini but this savory side dish from The Seasoned Mom will be a great addition to any dinner!
9. Freeze It!
And if you still can’t use it all…freeze it! Follow these steps from the Mavis Garden Blog.
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