The Versatility of Summer Squash

Posted 09/08/2015 | Recipes
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Zucchini is an incredible and versatile vegetable and can be prepared in sweet and savory dishes. It is rich in vitamins A and C and provides magnesium, folate, potassium, copper, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and niacin as well. Zucchini skin is also a good source of dietary http://www.cialispharmaciefr24.com/tadalafil-generique-prix/ fibre.

Aside from “noodle-izing” with a spiralizer – which is both fun and delicious – and making Zucchini Fries – here are few more recipes from around that web that make beautiful, nutritious meals and accompaniments.  Enjoy!

Classic Ratatouille

Hands

down this is one of the best dishes to make with late summer produce. Fresh tomatoes, eggplants and zucchini, sliced and layered into a lovely, hearty vegetarian meal or as a side to a perfectly grilled steak. Topped with fresh basil and feta cheese – you can’t beat it.

Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles

These are delicious all on their own, but they really step up any sandwich or sausage on a bun.

Grilled Quinoa Zucchini Boats

Another simple vegetarian meal perfect for hot summer evenings.

Zucchini Rice

Looking for more ways to get vegetables into meals? Adding grated zucchini to rice is a simple way to increase the nutritional

value of a side dish. You can add any other vegetables or herbs you like.

Lemon Zucchini Bread

There are lots of different zucchini breads, but this one is particularly lovely.

Zucchini Bread Pancakes with Maple Cream Cheese

An incredible delicious – and healthy –

breakfast

Quiche Lorraine

This is a beautifully arranged dairy

and gluten free version of the classic. Of course, you can always substitute regular flour, milk and butter if you’d prefer.

Zucchini Pie

This dead simple dish is perfect for brunch or a light dinner, served with a side salad.