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47 Sensational Summer Squash Recipes

Got summer squash? Too much summer squash? We can help.
This pasta is one of our best summer dinner ideas.
Photo by Alex Lau

There's a point in every summer when you really, really need summer squash recipes. Your garden is abundant, or you couldn't resist the bounty of affordable veg at the market, and pretty soon you've eaten more zucchini bread than you can handle. Whether you're up to your elbows in crooknecks or yellow globes, pattypans or zucchini, every summer squash recipe you need is right here. We have pasta and salad ideas, easy pickles and hearty dinners, and yes, zoodles and squash blossom recipes, too. Check it all out below.

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    Summer Squash and Basil Pasta

    Some of our favorite summer squash recipes are the easiest ones. Simmered in olive oil with plenty of garlic, yellow summer squash and zucchini practically melt into a buttery sauce. Toss the vegetables with pasta and plenty of Parmesan, and dinner’s done in minutes.

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  • BBQ side dish marinated summer squash with hazelnuts and ricotta on a platter summer recipe
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Prop Styling by Emily Eisen, Food Styling by Molly Baz
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    Marinated Summer Squash With Hazelnuts and Ricotta

    The simple trick to this easy dinner? Salt the squash pieces and let them drain in a colander before cooking. This releases excess liquid and concentrates the flavor.

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  • A casserole made with yellow squash in a baking dish.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert
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    Yellow Squash Casserole

    This simple, creamy squash casserole with a crunchy breadcrumb topping is the perfect way to use up summer’s most bountiful vegetable.

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  • Veggie burger with zucchini and corn against a pale pink background.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Veggie Burgers with Zucchini and Corn

    Bright zucchini, sweet corn, nutty millet, and creamy white beans add vibrant flavor and texture to these gluten-free veggie burgers.

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  • Photo of a loaf of zucchini beer bread on a cutting board sliced thick and spread with butter.
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    Savory Zucchini Beer Bread

    Here, summer squash marries with scallions and Parmesan to create something much more flavorful and a bit more decadent than the average zucchini loaf.

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  • Photo of fried potsticker dumpling recipe on a plate with a lamb and green squash filling and a crispy skirt.
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    Lamb and Green Squash Dumplings

    These dumplings from Helen You combine lamb with delicate green summer squash, which brings a lovely freshness to the filling.

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  • A single serving hummus bowl.
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Frances Boswell
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    Hummus with Spiced Summer Squash and Lamb

    Herby cumin-spiced lamb and squash over a bed of creamy hummus makes for a delicious and simple dinner. Serve it with lots of toasted pita for scooping everything up.

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  • One of the best zucchini recipes is this white pizza with shaved vegetables and pesto.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    White Pizza With Shaved Vegetables and Pesto

    This so-good-you-won't-believe-it's-healthy pie is covered in pesto and cheese and topped with a veritable salad of peas, crisp asparagus ribbons, zucchini, leeks, and watercress.

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  • Grilled red onions and zucchini topped with feta cheese
    Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou
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    Grilled Summer Squash and Red Onion with Feta

    For maximum flavor without compromising char or texture, marinate summer squash after grilling for up to one hour. Bonus: more time for a cocktail.

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  • Small pizzas on various metal platters with toppings of thinly sliced zucchini potato red onion and cabbage.
    Photo by Anders Overgaard
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    Zucchini, Potato, and Fontina Pizzettas

    You can make this pizzetta with homemade dough or buy a ball of pre-made. The important part is the topping situation, layered with thinly sliced waxy potatoes, red onion, zucchini, and fontina.

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