There’s so much you’re free to do with summer’s most abundant vegetable.

Plus, you’ll find great tips and tricks from Simply Recipes readers, editors, and contributors.

Fried Zucchini

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

“Start with the frying oil at 350oF.

Zucchini

Simply Recipes / Matt Armendariz

Once you add the zucchini, the oil temperature will drop.

Also good when making latkes or similar.”

I also used chicken broth instead of water and grated some fresh parmesan cheese when serving.

Plate of Fried Zucchini with a Lemon Wedge Next to Small Bowl of Salt, a Platter with More Fried Zucchini, and a Glass

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

I will definitely make this again."

Lori, Simply Recipes Reader

Giant Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

“Need to make ahead?

you’re free to easily stuff the zucchini a day ahead of time.

Overhead view of zucchini fritters served with a dipping sauce.

Cambrea Bakes

Just stuff the zucchini, keep it chilled, then bake right before serving.”

That’s the best way to avoid a mushy mess when you bake it."

Elise

Spicy Turkey and Zucchini Burger

“I made these burgers exactly per the recipe.

Bowl of Creamy One Pot Pasta with Zucchini

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Mary Beth N., Simply Recipes Reader

Asian Zucchini Noodle Salad

“Great recipe!

Then right before serving I would combine.”

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Elise Bauer

Cheesy Zucchini Bites

“The trick to this recipe, as with so many recipes that use shredded zucchini, is to first salt the zucchini and let the excess water drain. That’s the best way to avoid a mushy mess when you bake it.” —Elise

Spicy Turkey and Zucchini Burger

Elise Bauer

Asian Zucchini Noodle Salad

Elise Bauer

Slices of Toast Topped With Ricotta and Zucchini Butter on a Marble Slab Next to a Bowl With More Zucchini Butter and a Spoon, and in the Surroundings, a Mustard Colored Kitchen Towel and a Glass

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Zucchini Breakfast Casserole

Elise Bauer

Best Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Elise Bauer

Summer Squash Salad

Elise Bauer