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17 Savory Summer Squash Recipes

Annie D'Souza

Annie is the founding father and editor-in-chief of The Midwestival and a long-time jean-on-jean enthusiast.

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Jul 20, 2021

summer veggie recipes with summer squash

With seasonal produce like summer squash, there are so many new and exciting summer veggie recipes to try out every year. And if you're like us, those summer veggies are basically coming out of your ears right now. We're not complaining too much, though, because there's a ton you can do with a food as versatile as summer squash. Check out these 17 savory recipes that are sure to please everyone, veggie lovers or not.

quesataco and pineapple salsa on a cream colored plate beside a navy and white striped napkin

1. Summer Squash QuesaTaco With Pineapple Salsa

It's a quesadilla crossed with a taco. Just stop reading and make it already. Actually, don't… we have a lot more to show off. (via A Cozy Kitchen)

yellow zucchini ravioli with veggies on a white plate

2. Yellow Zucchini Ravioli

Fill these pillowy veggie pockets with whatever your little heart desires. (via Our Earthland)

sliced bread with lemon glaze on a cutting board

3. Lemon Zucchini Bread With Lemon Glaze

Nobody would ever know this brunch-y bread is packed with vegetables. It's a surefire way to get everyone eating their recommended daily intake. (via Daring Gourmet)

red pepper, onion, and yellow squash pickling in a clear jar

4. Pickled Yellow Squash

Pickles are a perfect way to use up a mountain of summer squash and be able to eat it all year round. (via The Kitchn)

brown cake with white frosting and summer squash spirals on top

5. Summer Squash Cake

At first we thought those were yummy potato chips on top of this cake. But when we realized it was summer squash, we weren't even mad. (via The Meaning of Pie)

pizza with tomatoes, cheese, olives, and squash

6. Socca Pizza With Summer Squash and Feta

Socca! If you haven't tried this stuff, it's an easy-to-make crispy chickpea pancake that can double as a flatbread. (via Cookie + Kate)

summer squash tart with green and yellow rims

7. Summer Squash Tart

Thin, delicate layers of summer squash are oh-so-photogenic (and delicious). (via Creations by Katie O)

healthy mac n cheese recipe on a white and yellow tablecloth in a white bowl

8. Healthy Mac + Cheese

A warm favorite with a new twist. Summer squash is melted right into the cheese, so you'll never even know it's there. (via Eating Made Easy)

veggie fries on a blue and white gingham tray beside a sriracha sauce

9. Veggie Fries

We originally made these fries with zucchini, but they'll be just as crave-worthy in a yellow, summer squash hue. (via Brit + Co)

yellow squash slices with ricotta between them on a cutting board and white and teal gingham napkin

10. Summer Squash and Fresh Ricotta Sandwiches

Sandwiches out of everything, that's our motto. (via Food Republic)

waffle iron hash browns with summer squash

11. Summer Squash Waffle Hash Browns

If you didn't know before, you do now — waffle irons are the best, and not just for making classic waffles. (via $5 Dinners)

12. Grilled Shrimp and Summer Squash

This recipe delivers a punch of herb-packed flavor that pairs perfectly with seafood. (via Williams-Sonoma)

basil lemon mediterranean squash pasta in a white bowl with artichoke, chickpeas, olives, and sun dried tomatoes

13. Basil Lemon Mediterranean Summer Squash Pasta

Pasta from summer squash is genius, and this version puts a Mediterranean spin on it. (via Inspiralized)

14. Veggie Pasta

This colorful veggie stir-fry has it all, including a wonderfully garlicky pesto sauce. (via Brit + Co)

yellow summer squash stuffed with mushrooms and queso fresco

15. Stuffed Summer Squash

These stuffed squash boats are filled with mushrooms and queso fresco for a unique, handheld bite. (via LA Times)

toasted bread with cheese and summer squash slices

16. Summer Squash Crostini

Mix in some zucchini with your summer squash and whip up these pretty crostinis. (via Kitchen Konfidence)

noodleless lasagna on a white plate and a colorful napkin

17. Noodleless Lasagna

Who needs carbs when summer squash acts just like pasta? (via Brit + Co)

What summer veggie recipes are you making this summer? Follow us on Pinterest for more recipes.

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