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Updated August 05, 2021
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Zucchini & Squash Casserole
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Your fresh produce takes center stage in these simply delicious recipes. From zucchini noodles and muffins to refreshing salads and tomato tarts these healthy recipes help your home-grown produce shine.

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Zucchini & Squash Casserole

Zucchini & Squash Casserole
Credit: Antonis Achilleos
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Pesto adds fresh herbal flavor to this zucchini and squash casserole. This easy summer casserole is perfect for when you have a bounty of fresh garden zucchini and summer squash.

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Gazpacho with Scallop Skewers

Gazpacho with Scallop Brochettes
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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We give this classic summer soup a protein-packed upgrade by pairing it with skewers of grilled scallops seasoned with citrusy compound butter. Make a little extra to spread on grilled bread to serve alongside.

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Smashed Lemon-Garlic Zucchini with Parmesan

Smashed Lemon-Garlic Zucchini with Parmesan
Credit: Brie Passano
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Zucchini rounds are flattened, then coated with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, garlic and basil for a savory summer side. The cheese browns nicely, giving them an almost-crispy topping.

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Tomato Tart with Burrata

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A touch of cornmeal adds texture and nutty flavor to buttery pastry dough in this tomato tart recipe.

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Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups Casserole

Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups Casserole
Credit: Brie Passano
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Thin slices of zucchini wrap around a creamy filling of ricotta and Parmesan cheese and are nestled in a creamy pesto sauce in this light and summery vegetarian casserole

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Crispy Smashed Beets with Goat Cheese

Crispy Smashed Beets with Goat Cheese
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Cooked beets are lightly pressed and pan-fried for a charred, crispy outer crust—similar to that of smashed potatoes. The herbed goat cheese dip makes this healthy appetizer or easy side dish even more delicious.

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Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins

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The batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they're the perfect snack or quick breakfast. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.

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Arugula, Chicken & Melon Salad with Sumac Dressing

Arugula, Chicken & Melon Salad with Sumac Dressing
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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Sweet and savory find harmony in this salad dotted with ripe melon and tossed in a lemony dressing. Melon balls are so adorable but making them leaves some fruit behind—whir up those leftovers into a smoothie.

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Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

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If you don't have a spiralizer to make this healthy zucchini noodle casserole (aka zoodles), use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips of the squash and zucchini, stopping when you reach the seedy center. Just a few minutes under the broiler gives these ricotta-and-basil-filled nests a light golden top.

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Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing

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This Greek-inspired tomato salad is packed with fresh veggies and flavor-boosting ingredients, like balsamic vinegar, Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. This delicious salad takes just 15 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving.

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Tomato-&-Avocado Cheese Sandwich

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Parmesan cheese is such a bold flavor, you only need 1/4 cup to add a big punch to this vegetarian toaster-oven sandwich. Get a serving of fruit too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.

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Chicken Sausage and Peppers

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Colorful peppers and tomatoes and sweet onion make this sausage dinner pop with fresh flavor. Roasting instead of sautéing makes this even easier for a busy weeknight.

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Moroccan Chermoula

Moroccan Chermoula
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This sauce is perfect as a condiment with just about any grilled fish. You could also use it on seafood, meat or vegetables. If you prefer a more robust garlicky flavor, feel free to add more garlic to taste.

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Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce

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This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.

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Herbed Tomato Gratin

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Vegetable gratin recipes often have a crunchy breadcrumb or crouton topping. But summer tomatoes are too gorgeous to hide, so we tucked crusty cubes of bread underneath them instead. Plus, the bread soaks up all the juicy tomato goodness. If you can't find marjoram, fresh basil or oregano makes a good substitute.

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Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

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This recipe is so beautiful and yet so simple to prepare—it's perfect for entertaining. You just spread a side of salmon with minced garlic, sprinkle with fresh basil, then layer sliced tomatoes on top. Put it on the grill for 10 minutes and you're done!

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Composed Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

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Channel your inner food stylist while arranging the beans and vegetables for this show-stopping composed bean salad recipe. Serve at a potluck or for a beautiful salad at brunch alongside grilled chicken, scallops or fish.

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Basil Vinaigrette

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Drizzle this basil salad dressing over sliced tomatoes or cooked green beans. Or toss it into a grain salad for a pop of fresh summertime flavor.

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Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Chicken

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In this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite we combine precooked (or leftover) chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that's ready in 10 minutes.

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Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl

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It seems Buddha bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!

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Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili

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Grab your crock pot for this hearty and easy vegan chili, which is chock-full of great-tasting and good-for-you ingredients, including pinto and black beans, red pepper, tomatoes and butternut squash. Once a little chopping is done, all you have to do is dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, making this colorful veggie chili the perfect weeknight dinner. A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch.

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    1 of 21 Zucchini & Squash Casserole
    2 of 21 Gazpacho with Scallop Skewers
    3 of 21 Smashed Lemon-Garlic Zucchini with Parmesan
    4 of 21 Tomato Tart with Burrata
    5 of 21 Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups Casserole
    6 of 21 Crispy Smashed Beets with Goat Cheese
    7 of 21 Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins
    8 of 21 Arugula, Chicken & Melon Salad with Sumac Dressing
    9 of 21 Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole
    10 of 21 Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing
    11 of 21 Tomato-&-Avocado Cheese Sandwich
    12 of 21 Chicken Sausage and Peppers
    13 of 21 Moroccan Chermoula
    14 of 21 Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce
    15 of 21 Herbed Tomato Gratin
    16 of 21 Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil
    17 of 21 Composed Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
    18 of 21 Basil Vinaigrette
    19 of 21 Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Chicken
    20 of 21 Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl
    21 of 21 Slow-Cooker Vegan Chili

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