Nothing goes to waste here, as the flesh from the zucchini gets chopped and mixed with the filling.
To ensure they cook evenly, use zucchini that are similar in size.
Crushed red pepper adds a light kick of spice to round out the flavors.
Photo: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
for a larger gathering.
you’re free to use summer squash in addition to the zucchini for a pop of yellow color.
Zucchini Stir-Fry
This tender stir-fried zucchini comes together in just a few minutes.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
To elevate the flavor and presentation, sprinkle with togarashi spice and toasted black sesame seeds before serving.
They give this simple side dish an extra-savory flavor.
If you have summer squash on hand, it works well here too.
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Kousa Mahshi (Egyptian Stuffed Zucchini)
Got zucchini?
Packed with plenty of herbs, these stuffed zucchini are a delicious way to eat summer’s bounty.
This easy side dish is perfect paired with chicken, burgers or steak.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
These nests make for a stunning presentation and are perfect for breakfast or brunch at home.
A quick tomato mixture adds a pop of color.
The cheese browns nicely, giving them an almost-crispy topping.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Enjoy it alongside roasted or grilled meat or fish.
Smashing the zucchini increases the surface area that absorbs the flavors of cilantro, cotija cheese and lime beautifully.
If you’re free to’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese is a good substitute.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Sheet-Pan Zucchini Pizza
Fresh zucchini and lemon slices top this sheet-pan pizza.
Whole lemon slices add bright flavor from the skin and rind as well as acidity from the flesh.
Feta and fresh mozzarella cheese add a savory note and add balance to the rest of the flavors.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
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