It’s also a versatile veggie and one that can go great in a wide assortment of recipes.

Then for more summer recipe ideas, try one of these38 Best Grilling Recipes On the Planet.

Take these Zucchini Noodles with a Bacon Vinaigrette, for example.

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Enjoy the decadent flavors for only 9 grams of carbs and 16 grams of protein per serving.

Get our recipe forKeto Zucchini Noodles.

This isn’t always a bad thing, but it depends on your health goals.

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Get our recipe forThai Scallop Curry.

Get our recipe forZucchini Saute.

Get our recipe forZucchini Carbonara with Bacon.

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This recipe is also entirely gluten-free and can be made dairy-free as well if you use dairy-free chocolate.

Get our recipe forZucchini Bread.

Get the recipe forRoasted Summer Vegetables.

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Get the recipe forCauliflower Gnocchi.

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Throw the chicken and zucchini over a bed of rice and you’ll have a delicious and balanced meal.

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Zucchini Cake

Another example of the benefits of using zucchini in yourbaked goodsis this zucchini cake.

Zucchini is a mild-flavored vegetable, so most types of sauces will do.

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Zucchini Parmesan Pasta

In the mood for a creamy summer pasta?

Get the recipe fromParmesan Pasta.

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Hot honey garlic chicken and zucchini

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Zucchini fries

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Zucchini fritters

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Zucchini and corn pie

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