10 Creative Ways to Use Zucchini This Summer
Any gardener who grows zucchini knows you usually end up with a greater bounty than you know what to do with each summer. So if you find yourself up to your elbows in squash this year, why not try out a few new dishes? Scroll through the slideshow below to discover 10 creative ways to use up every last zucchini of your bountiful summer harvest.
3. Make Zucchini Noodles
Cutting back on carbs this summer? That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite pasta recipes. But why not combine your love for those classic Italian dishes with an upped zucchini intake?
If you decide to add zucchini noodles to your regular cooking routine, you’ll want to invest in a spiralizer. But in the meantime, you can probably get away with using a traditional vegetable peeler for large, lasagna-style noodles. Or if you want to jump right into spiralizing, you can kick off your zucchini noodle adventures with this Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodle recipe or try a few of our other favorites below.
Get the recipe: Zucchini “Pasta” Salad, Zucchini Noodle Skillet Lasagna, Zucchini Noodle Salad
See more: How to Avoid Soggy Zucchini Noodles in Three Easy Steps