5 Meatless Ways to Show Zucchini Some Love
Celebrate the zucchini with us, a superfood summer jewel! This time of year, gardens and farmers’ markets are bountiful with zucchinis. This versatile fruit, often confused for a vegetable, is a great source of folate, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Plus, it’s filled with fiber. Little known fact, a zucchini comes from a flower, which means it’s a fruit! The zucchini is the subject of countless recipes and even has its own zucchini Pinterest board.
Want to show zucchinis a little more love? Right now is a great time to put them on your plate. Here are a few recipes to help you do just that.
This zucchini fries recipe is super popular at Meatless Monday. Lightly breaded and baked, these zucchini fries would pair nicely with the Quinoa Zucchini Burgers recipe below!
This hearty burger is the perfect healthy substitute to a hamburger. The recipe features zucchini, Portobello mushroom, bell pepper, and shallots. It comes to us from A Life Less Sweet.
Julienned Zucchini Vegan Mexican Bowl
This Mexican-style zucchini dish is quick to prepare and requires only a few minutes in front of a lit stove, which is a big bonus on a hot day. It’s a super hearty and flavorful meal, and comes to us from Kalyn’s Kitchen.
This delicious tart comes to us from Ezra Pound Cake, featuring zucchini, tomato, and smoked Gouda cheese. It’s a simple recipe that allows you to add your own twists; maybe you want to add the heat of a fresh chili pepper, maybe you don’t. Your choice!
Black Bean Meatless Balls and Zucchini Noodles
Still hungry for more? Try this fresh spin on an old classic. This recipe comes to us from The Happy Health Freak.
Have a favorite zucchini recipe, one that’s just too good to keep to yourself? Post it via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with the hashtags #zucchini and #MeatlessMonday.