It's that time of year, when the zucchini grows faster than I can pick it. In case you're in a similar pinch, I thought I'd do a little round up of zucchini recipes. A few of my own, a few I've tried and loved. And a few on my list to try in the very near future.
1. Zucchini Bread is a family favorite. Moist, full of fiber, and heady with cinnamon and brown sugar. You really can't go wrong. It is an especially great way to use one of those sneaky giant squash that manage to evade harvest until they have reached monumental proportions.
2. Baby Zucchini make the perfect pizza topping.
3. And babies love zucchini too, especially when sauteed with fresh spinach in a little olive oil. Got a toddler? Consider adding an egg or two to the pan.
4. Living with someone who isn't a zucchini fan? This simple pasta dish by Smitten Kitchen might just change their mind.
5. Warning: these fried disks of delight, courtesy of Remedial Eating, are dangerously addictive.
6. And these simple yet rich zucchini ricotta fritters make a great meatless main.
7. Looking for a great way to preserve the bounty? You must try these Zucchini Pickles by Rowan & Oak.
8. Nothing is simpler than grilled zucchini. Brushed with olive oil and generously seasoned, topped with fresh herbs or pesto, it is my go-to summer side.
9. Although, I think next time I grill, I'll try these stuffed numbers by the little red house.
10. Pinterest generously provided this recipe for Oven Fried Zucchini that I can't wait to try.
11. And casa imagine gnats offered me a recipe for Sweet Potato Zucchini Pancakes that sounds delicious: Combine shredded sweet potato, zucchini, onion and cheese, bind with egg, season with curry powder, and fry.
12. The award for healthiest, most creative use of zucchini goes to Eat This Poem for Superfood Salad with Zucchini Walnut Dressing. If it tastes as good as it looks we are all in for a treat.
Do you have squash growing out of your ears? What is your favorite way to prepare zucchini?
