When attempting to cook healthy meals at home, the key to success is finding ingredients that can be used in a variety of recipes. And when it comes to versatile — and delicious — foods that won't break the budget or the diet, there's one that seems to always top the list: zucchini.
While this squash has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity as "zoodles" — a healthy pasta substitute — zucchini's uses go far beyond being topped with marinara. From zucchini fries to zucchini lasagna and all the incredibly delicious — and remarkably simple — recipes in between, this is one ingredient that should be taking up permanent residence in your kitchen.
Get the recipe: spiralized Vegan ramen soup with zucchini noodles
Get the recipe: marinated zucchini feta salad with toasted pistachio breadcrumbs
Get the recipe: zucchini lentil breakfast burritos
Get the recipe: zucchini parmesan crusted chicken nuggets
Get the recipe: no-noodle zucchini lasagna
Get the recipe: healthy zucchini brownies
Get the recipe: Caprese summer rolls with tofu and zucchini noodles
Get the recipe: baked zucchini fries with pesto yogurt dipping sauce
This dish brings so many Mediterranean flavors to life, and it's grain free, too, thanks the the zucchini rice.
Get the recipe: zucchini rice tabbouleh with chickpeas
Get the recipe: roasted curry shrimp and zucchini sheet pan meal