From Garden to Table: Easy Summer Zucchini Recipes | Nutrition for ME

Summer is the season when gardens and farmers’ markets burst with an array of colorful, fresh vegetables. Among these, zucchini stands out as a versatile, nutrient-packed summer squash that can enhance any dish. Zucchini is in season in Maine in early and mid-July. You can find local summer squash from farms, grocery stores, and farmer’s markets from July through September.
Here are some creative ways to use zucchini in your summer cooking:

Loaded Zucchini Bites

This Loaded Zucchini Bites recipe has all the toppings of a loaded baked potato, without the potato! Melted cheese, turkey bacon bites, chives, and a dollop of sour cream make these bites perfect for a summer barbeque appetizer or anytime you’re craving comfort food.

Loaded Zucchini Bites with sour cream, chives, bacon bits

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Zucchini Pizza Boats has all the flavors of pizza, stuffed into an easy, nutritious meal! One advantage of this recipe is that it is kid-friendly due to its versatility. Add sausage, pepperoni, or any of your child’s favorite pizza toppings.

Three halves of whole zucchini with cheese and sauce as pizza boats.

Zucchini Bread

This Zucchini Bread recipe is packed with cinnamon and grated zucchini, making it moist and flavorful. This recipe yields one loaf but double up the ingredients and freeze to enjoy later!

Zucchini Bread loaf in a pan

Air-Fryer Zucchini

Air-Fryer Zucchini crisps up nicely in this simple recipe. The interior of the zucchini is creamy and soft without feeling mushy, with the outside remaining crispy. A squeeze of lemon after cooking adds brightness and tang.

Air-Fryer Zucchini crispy bites

Zucchini Stir Fry

This Zucchini Stir Fry recipe comes together in under 20 minutes. Simply, sauté zucchini, bell pepper, and onions with seasonings and soy sauce, and serve! Use the stir fry as a filling in wraps, sandwiches, or enjoy with protein of choice.

Vegetable stir fry in a cast iron pan with zucchini, squash, peppers

Tomato Pesto Spaghetti Zucchini Noodles

Tomato Pesto Spaghetti Zucchini Noodles is a delicious, fresh dish to make this summer. This recipe features cherry tomatoes, pesto, zucchini noodles and spaghetti! It’s light and perfect for warm nights.

Tomatoes, spinach, zucchini noodle spaghetti.

Zucchini Fries

Zucchini Fries are a healthy substitute for classic fried potato fries. These easy-baked zucchini fries are dipped in butter, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. A healthy, kid-friendly side dish or appetizer.

sliced zucchini fries with cup of guacamole