Dinner or Dessert, Zucchini Can Make It Work

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The easiest way to use up your haul of zucchini? Mix it into your brownies! A box of Betty’s brownie mix, coarsely shredded zucchini and mini chocolate chips are the recipe for a moist and fudgy pan of decadence. Top with rich chocolate frosting for a treat you’ll make all summer long.

The easiest way to use up your haul of zucchini? Mix it into your brownies! A box of Betty’s brownie mix, coarsely shredded zucchini and mini chocolate chips are the recipe for a moist and fudgy pan of decadence. Top with rich chocolate frosting for a treat you’ll make all summer long.

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When you mix yellow cake mix with warming spices, like nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon, you get the perfect base for adding shredded zucchini. Together, this ingredient combination yields a cake with a perfectly spiced, spongy and moist crumb. The cinnamon-infused cream cheese is the finishing touch making this summertime snack unbeatable.

When you mix yellow cake mix with warming spices, like nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon, you get the perfect base for adding shredded zucchini. Together, this ingredient combination yields a cake with a perfectly spiced, spongy and moist crumb. The cinnamon-infused cream cheese is the finishing touch making this summertime snack unbeatable.

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This tender from-scratch zucchini cake is light, airy and delicious all on its own, but when you add a layer of brown butter frosting, you get a dessert that is so much more than the sum of its parts. Plus, you’ll master a new skill: browning butter!

This tender from-scratch zucchini cake is light, airy and delicious all on its own, but when you add a layer of brown butter frosting, you get a dessert that is so much more than the sum of its parts. Plus, you’ll master a new skill: browning butter!

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Looking for a recipe that’ll take you from late summer well into fall? These zucchini bars take advantage of harvest season while also incorporating a blend of spices that make this a cozy and fragrant fall treat.

Looking for a recipe that’ll take you from late summer well into fall? These zucchini bars take advantage of harvest season while also incorporating a blend of spices that make this a cozy and fragrant fall treat.

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Get the best of both worlds with this cake that blends both shredded carrots and zucchini into a deliciously moist and veggie-packed bar. Not to mention, using applesauce, in the place of oil, reduces the fat and increases the tenderness and the cream cheese frosting is non-negotiable.

Get the best of both worlds with this cake that blends both shredded carrots and zucchini into a deliciously moist and veggie-packed bar. Not to mention, using applesauce, in the place of oil, reduces the fat and increases the tenderness and the cream cheese frosting is non-negotiable.

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Snack cakes are the perfect, well, snack. Once you try this chocolate zucchini version, we think you’ll agree. Shredded zucchini adds just the right amount of moisture to this recipe without compromising its rich and chocolaty flavor. For the perfect finish, top with mini chocolate chips and your nut of choice.

Snack cakes are the perfect, well, snack. Once you try this chocolate zucchini version, we think you’ll agree. Shredded zucchini adds just the right amount of moisture to this recipe without compromising its rich and chocolaty flavor. For the perfect finish, top with mini chocolate chips and your nut of choice.

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If you love pineapple upside-down cake, let us introduce you to this summertime twist! This version has all the ingredients you love in the classic recipe but with shredded zucchini and nutty pecans. The added moisture from the zucchini and the flavor from the toasty pecans give this favorite cake a delicious new taste that you’ll be glad you’ve tried.

If you love pineapple upside-down cake, let us introduce you to this summertime twist! This version has all the ingredients you love in the classic recipe but with shredded zucchini and nutty pecans. The added moisture from the zucchini and the flavor from the toasty pecans give this favorite cake a delicious new taste that you’ll be glad you’ve tried.

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Gluten-free bakers can still enjoy a piece of zucchini cake, and this chocolaty version doesn’t disappoint! The streusel topping of brown sugar, butter and walnuts makes a perfect texture contrast to the ultra-moist cake.

Gluten-free bakers can still enjoy a piece of zucchini cake, and this chocolaty version doesn’t disappoint! The streusel topping of brown sugar, butter and walnuts makes a perfect texture contrast to the ultra-moist cake.

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Lemon pound cake is pretty great, but when you infuse the batter with shredded ribbons of fresh zucchini, you get a summer treat unlike any other. And the drizzle of lemony glaze adds the perfect amount of tang to the moist and tender cake.

Lemon pound cake is pretty great, but when you infuse the batter with shredded ribbons of fresh zucchini, you get a summer treat unlike any other. And the drizzle of lemony glaze adds the perfect amount of tang to the moist and tender cake.

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Banana and zucchini bread come together as one in this fluffy cake topped with homemade cream cheese frosting. A dash of cinnamon brings out the natural sweetness in both the mashed banana and shredded zucchini, while the tangy cream cheese frosting add some richness to this airy and light treat.

Banana and zucchini bread come together as one in this fluffy cake topped with homemade cream cheese frosting. A dash of cinnamon brings out the natural sweetness in both the mashed banana and shredded zucchini, while the tangy cream cheese frosting add some richness to this airy and light treat.

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When you add shredded zucchini to Betty’s carrot cake mix, a fragrant and moist confection is the end result. A scratch cream cheese frosting is truly the icing on top of these zucchini carrot bars.

When you add shredded zucchini to Betty’s carrot cake mix, a fragrant and moist confection is the end result. A scratch cream cheese frosting is truly the icing on top of these zucchini carrot bars.

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If there’s a recipe worth memorizing on this list, it’s got to be Betty’s zucchini bread. Made from scratch and infused with delicious warming spices, like cinnamon and cloves, this tender loaf is packed with nuts and raisins for a hearty and sweet slice of zucchini-bread heaven.

If there’s a recipe worth memorizing on this list, it’s got to be Betty’s zucchini bread. Made from scratch and infused with delicious warming spices, like cinnamon and cloves, this tender loaf is packed with nuts and raisins for a hearty and sweet slice of zucchini-bread heaven.

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This foolproof zucchini bread recipe starts with a box of Betty’s yellow cake mix so you can guarantee this loaf will turn out sweet, tender and perfect every time. Mix in a pinch of cinnamon, vegetable oil, milk, eggs and shredded zucchini and you’ve got yourself a quick bread ready for snacking.

This foolproof zucchini bread recipe starts with a box of Betty’s yellow cake mix so you can guarantee this loaf will turn out sweet, tender and perfect every time. Mix in a pinch of cinnamon, vegetable oil, milk, eggs and shredded zucchini and you’ve got yourself a quick bread ready for snacking.

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Capture the essence of summer one chocolate zucchini muffin at a time. This recipe makes a perfect tray of oh-so moist and chocolaty muffins. Mix in chocolate chips and walnuts for a late-summer breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert that really can’t be beat.

Capture the essence of summer one chocolate zucchini muffin at a time. This recipe makes a perfect tray of oh-so moist and chocolaty muffins. Mix in chocolate chips and walnuts for a late-summer breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert that really can’t be beat.

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Use up summer’s bounty and your whole wheat flour with this hearty zucchini bread recipe. Keep one loaf and share the other one with a friend. But don’t skip the cinnamon-sugar topping—it amps up the flavor of each slice!

Use up summer’s bounty and your whole wheat flour with this hearty zucchini bread recipe. Keep one loaf and share the other one with a friend. But don’t skip the cinnamon-sugar topping—it amps up the flavor of each slice!

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These tasty lasagna roll-ups are an excellent and ever-popular way to use up zucchini. Each tender slice is filled with creamy ricotta, Parmesan and melty mozzarella and baked on a bed of bright tomato-basil sauce. The result is a low-carb dinner that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

These tasty lasagna roll-ups are an excellent and ever-popular way to use up zucchini. Each tender slice is filled with creamy ricotta, Parmesan and melty mozzarella and baked on a bed of bright tomato-basil sauce. The result is a low-carb dinner that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

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This simple slow-cooker casserole is the perfect, no-fuss way to use up your freshly picked zucchini.

This simple slow-cooker casserole is the perfect, no-fuss way to use up your freshly picked zucchini.

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Made in one dish? Check. Under 300 calories? Check. Ready in under an hour? Check and check! You can’t beat this quick and easy lemony shrimp orzo skillet. Its simplicity makes it the perfect summer meal.

Made in one dish? Check. Under 300 calories? Check. Ready in under an hour? Check and check! You can’t beat this quick and easy lemony shrimp orzo skillet. Its simplicity makes it the perfect summer meal.

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This one-and-done vegetarian dish is a fan-favorite during the summer months, and for good reason! Ready in just 35 minutes this dish takes full advantage of all the fresh zucchini and herbs growing in your garden. The addition of orzo pasta and chickpeas make it a full meal that even avowed meat-eaters can get behind.

This one-and-done vegetarian dish is a fan-favorite during the summer months, and for good reason! Ready in just 35 minutes this dish takes full advantage of all the fresh zucchini and herbs growing in your garden. The addition of orzo pasta and chickpeas make it a full meal that even avowed meat-eaters can get behind.

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An easy way to get your kids to eat veggies involves sneaking them into cheesy, saucy casseroles like this one! Swap your classic pasta with zucchini noodles, throw in a few cups of spinach and you’ve got yourself a veggie-loaded lasagna that’s almost better than the real thing.

An easy way to get your kids to eat veggies involves sneaking them into cheesy, saucy casseroles like this one! Swap your classic pasta with zucchini noodles, throw in a few cups of spinach and you’ve got yourself a veggie-loaded lasagna that’s almost better than the real thing.

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Less than 10 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep is all it takes to whip up this tasty summer pie. Grab a box of Bisquick™, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs and a few seasonings and in less than an hour, you’ll have a hearty, zucchini pie ready to be enjoyed. Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal!

Less than 10 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep is all it takes to whip up this tasty summer pie. Grab a box of Bisquick™, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs and a few seasonings and in less than an hour, you’ll have a hearty, zucchini pie ready to be enjoyed. Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal!

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Meatloaf is just about the easiest way to turn a pound of ground beef into supper. Add zucchini into the mix and your loaf is guaranteed to turn out moist and delicious.

Meatloaf is just about the easiest way to turn a pound of ground beef into supper. Add zucchini into the mix and your loaf is guaranteed to turn out moist and delicious.

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Zucchini noodles, or zoodles, if you will, are a tasty and low-carb way to enjoy summer’s bounty. Serve with chicken or your preferred meat for a protein-packed meal you can feel good about.

Zucchini noodles, or zoodles, if you will, are a tasty and low-carb way to enjoy summer’s bounty. Serve with chicken or your preferred meat for a protein-packed meal you can feel good about.

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When life gives you zucchini, make meatballs! These tasty turkey meatballs are packed with tons of flavor and shredded zucchini gives them the perfect moist texture. Serve over a saucy bed of pasta for an irresistible summer dinner.

When life gives you zucchini, make meatballs! These tasty turkey meatballs are packed with tons of flavor and shredded zucchini gives them the perfect moist texture. Serve over a saucy bed of pasta for an irresistible summer dinner.

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You can add this casserole to your list of favorites because all it takes is one taste to know it’s a keeper. Ground beef and rice are the hearty foundations of this recipe. Fresh zucchini and tomatoes round it out, and cheese ensures it’s an absolute hit!

You can add this casserole to your list of favorites because all it takes is one taste to know it’s a keeper. Ground beef and rice are the hearty foundations of this recipe. Fresh zucchini and tomatoes round it out, and cheese ensures it’s an absolute hit!

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If you’ve got zucchini, why not add them to your potato pancakes? Crispy, golden-brown and delicious morning, noon or night, this easy recipe will be a hit every time.

If you’ve got zucchini, why not add them to your potato pancakes? Crispy, golden-brown and delicious morning, noon or night, this easy recipe will be a hit every time.

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Veggies, ground beef, orzo pasta and melty cheese—what more could you possibly need? This indulgent-tasting casserole makes for the perfect family meal and to make things even better one serving is less than 400 calories. Talk about a win-win!

Veggies, ground beef, orzo pasta and melty cheese—what more could you possibly need? This indulgent-tasting casserole makes for the perfect family meal and to make things even better one serving is less than 400 calories. Talk about a win-win!

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Grab those summer veggies, it’s chowder time! Creamy and light all at the same time this dish is loaded with fresh zucchini, corn, tomatoes and potatoes. But don’t think we forgot about you, meat-lovers. To add extra flavor and a bit of texture, bacon is simmered with onions to create a fragrant base to the broth. Serve with toasty ciabatta for a meal you’ll make all summer long!

Grab those summer veggies, it’s chowder time! Creamy and light all at the same time this dish is loaded with fresh zucchini, corn, tomatoes and potatoes. But don’t think we forgot about you, meat-lovers. To add extra flavor and a bit of texture, bacon is simmered with onions to create a fragrant base to the broth. Serve with toasty ciabatta for a meal you’ll make all summer long!

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Cooking for two? This creamy pasta skillet is full of fresh flavors thanks to sliced zucchini, chopped basil and a squeeze of lemon juice. And the best part? It’s perfectly sized for a dinner for two!

Cooking for two? This creamy pasta skillet is full of fresh flavors thanks to sliced zucchini, chopped basil and a squeeze of lemon juice. And the best part? It’s perfectly sized for a dinner for two!

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We packed this low-cal dinner with lots of protein thanks to the tasty chicken and black beans. But for an added boost of veggies, we added corn, peppers, and of course, zucchini. Don’t skimp on the queso fresco topping!

We packed this low-cal dinner with lots of protein thanks to the tasty chicken and black beans. But for an added boost of veggies, we added corn, peppers, and of course, zucchini. Don’t skimp on the queso fresco topping!