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5 Zucchini Surprises

Updated August 30, 2010
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Credit: James Baigrie

This delicious, mild summer squash tends to keep on giving once harvest season begins. Discover five fresh ways to make use of this garden favorite.

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Zucchini-Lemon Muffins

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Credit: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Cindy Manning Barr

Zucchini-Lemon Muffins Recipe

Want to know a secret? Zucchini is so mild, it's the perfect veggie to sneak into your kids' meals. In this recipe, shredded zucchini is stirred into muffin  batter, providing plenty of vitamins A & C without making a fuss. Grated lemon rind and a little sugar keep these muffins delightfully light, fresh, and irresistible.

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Summer Squash Frittata

Summer Squash Frittata
Credit: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Summer Squash Frittata Recipe

This dish is a wonderful way to cook using what you've already got on hand. Simply sauté garden-fresh zucchini, summer squash, and onions, then whisk in lightly beaten eggs and sour cream. The result is a light (yet substantial) and moist frittata that's chock full of healthy veggies. A sprinkling of fresh basil adds a hint of sweetness and a taste of summer with each bite. This frittata is fantastic warm or cold and can be served with tomato sauce or salsa.

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Chilled Zucchini Soup with Fresh Vegetable Salsa

Chilled Zucchini Soup with Fresh Vegetable Salsa
Credit: J. Savage Gibson; Styling: Mary Lyn Hill

Chilled Zucchini Soup with Fresh Vegetable Salsa Recipe

Cool off on hot summer days with a chilled soup  made from coarsely chopped zucchini. This recipe gets a kick from purple and green onions and tang from creamy sour cream and buttermilk. Blended together, you have a cool, satisfying summer soup—garnish with fresh vegetable salsa for an extra burst of flavor.

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Zucchini Casserole with Red-Pepper Aioli

Zucchini Casserole with Red-Pepper Aioli
Credit: Randy Mayor; Mary Catherine Muir

Zucchini Casserole with Red-Pepper Aioli RecipeCasseroles are a delicious way to enjoy a number of fresh vegetables, and this zucchini version is no different. Layer your sliced veggies with mozzarella cheese in a casserole dish and serve with crusty Italian bread drizzled with a sweet, tangy, and creamy red-pepper aioli. Bellissimo!

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Ravioli with Roasted Zucchini

Ravioli with Roasted Zucchini
Credit: James Baigrie

Ravioli with Roasted Zucchini Recipe

In this dish, thin zucchini slices are roasted with spicy red chile flakes, salty Parmesan cheese, and pungent garlic until the flavors infuse every bite. This veggie mixture is then tossed with cheese ravioli, creating a super-light—yet unbelievably satisfying—summer pasta dish.

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