Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Whether you’re growing an abundance of summer squash or shopping at your favorite market, we’ve got delicious ways to stuff your zucchini for a healthy and hearty summer dish.

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Persian Rice-Stuffed Zucchini with Pistachios and Dill

Photo: Johnny Autry

Persian Rice-Stuffed Zucchini with Pistachios and Dill Recipe
If you’re looking for a crunch to your zucchini, look no further. A run under the broiler creates a crunchy crust, an essential for Persian rice dishes.

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Plank-Grilled Zucchini with Couscous, Spinach, and Feta Stuffing

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Plank-Grilled Zucchini with Couscous, Spinach, and Feta Stuffing Recipe
Strike up the grill with one of summer’s favorite vegetables. The cedar planks lend this dish a pleasant smokiness, but you can also cook the zucchini directly on the grill.

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Shrimp-and-Feta-Stuffed Zucchini

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Shrimp-and-Feta-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
You can top these off two ways, the chef way with a tangy sauce of feta, olive oil and Hungarian peppers, or the easy way with a little feta and olive oil on top.

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Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Zucchini Stuffed with Lady Peas Recipe
Stuff zucchini shells with Lady Peas, onion, mushrooms, and tomato and top with bread crumbs and cheese for a colorful appetizer.

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Stuffed Zucchini with Cheesy Breadcrumbs

Photo: Anna Williams; Styling: Pam Morris

Stuffed Zucchini with Cheesy Breadcrumbs Recipe
These stuffed zucchini are sure to be a favorite at any gathering. Overflowing with artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts these are hearty enough to be served as vegetarian main dish.

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Tomato Salad

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Claire Spollen

Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Tomato Salad Recipe

The microwave quickly steams the zucchini so that you only need to run the stuffed boats under the broiler for a minute or two at the end.

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Stuffed Zucchini with Potatoes and Peas

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Stuffed Zucchini with Potatoes and Peas Recipe
The salty stuffing is offset by the subtly cool sweetness of the zucchini in these delicious yet hearty bites.

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Southwestern Stuffed Squash

Photo: Julie Bidwell; Styling: Stephanie Hanes

Southwestern Stuffed Squash Recipe
Turn a southwestern burrito into a healthy dish when you sub out the flour tortilla in exchange for a fresh zucchini half.

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Stuffed Summer Squash

Stuffed Summer Squash Recipe
Use beautiful summer squash as the base for this baked dish stuffed with ground turkey, vegetables, herbs and spices.

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Stuffed Vegetables

Stuffed Vegetables Recipe
Stuffed Vegetables come to life with Jalapeno-Pimiento Cheese. Use this zippy cheese in hollowed-out baby bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini halves, or pattypan squash halves for lively party bites.

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Eight-Ball Zucchini Parmesan

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Eight-Ball Zucchini Parmesan Recipe
Eight-ball zucchini is a round, softball-sized variety of summer squash that you can find at the farmers’ market, but this recipe is just as delicious with the long, slender zucchini squash as well.

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Zucchini-and-Pepper Gratin with Herbs and Cheese

Zucchini-and-Pepper Gratin with Herbs and Cheese Recipe
Turn the favored summer side into a delicious hors d'oeuvre with this Zucchini-and-Pepper Gratin with Herbs and Cheese recipe.

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Zucchini Boats with Ricotta-Basil Mousse