Hey, Reader!

It's getting to be that time of the summer! This year we didn't get to do as much planting as we wanted (but hopefully next year!). However, we have been buying a ton of zucchini in the store because it's been cheap and most of it's fairly local! I love zucchini (and other types of summer squash) because it's super versatile, easy to cook, pretty mild in flavor, and it can actually be super creamy as you'll see in our zucchini soup recipe below.

I actually really love cooking and preparing seasonal produce in general, not just zucchini. For example, we make an awesome melon salad that works with basically any melons you like. And if you can get your hands on some garlic scapes, you can make Garlic Scape Pasta which is a real treat.

Anyway, we're talking about zucchini today so here's a list of our zucchini/squash recipes (mostly interchangeable with some other summer squash varieties such as yellow or crookneck, at least in these recipes) and hopefully you'll find something in here you'd like to try!

Easy Vegan Zucchini Recipes

​Pasta with Zucchini and Mushrooms​

​Pasta with Zucchini and Mushrooms is a fun way to have an easy 30 minute dinner with lots of veggies. Just make our rich and flavorful cashew sauce in a blender, boil some pasta, and cook your vegetables in a large skillet. Combine everything and then you have the perfect meal for the whole family to enjoy anytime!

​Vegan Zucchini Soup​

This bright and creamy Vegan Zucchini Soup is thick, healthy, and completely delicious. This soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is the perfect easy meal or side.

​Creamy Zucchini Risotto​

​Creamy Zucchini Risotto is super flavorful and easy to make. This easy entrée or side is loaded with fresh vegetables and beautiful flavor.

​Vegan Stuffed Zucchini​

​Vegan Stuffed Zucchini is a delicious entree that uses hollowed out fresh zucchini as a boat for an incredible filling. Our vegan zucchini boats are filled with tender soy curl morsels and can be flavored either as vegan beef or vegan sausage. Plus it's ready in just 35 minutes. So grab a spoon and start carving your zucchini!

​Vegan Squash Casserole​

A classic side reinvented, this creamy and cheesy Vegan Squash Casserole will steal the show. Summer squash layered with onion, fresh basil, a decadent creamy cheese sauce, and finished with a crispy crust everyone will want to dive into.

​Vegan Savory Muffins​

Incredibly delicious and delightfully easy, these Vegan Savory Muffins are the perfect breakfast for anyone who isn’t into sweet breakfasts or just needs to switch it up a bit. Make up a quick batch of these veggie-packed muffins at the beginning of the week and enjoy easy, portable breakfasts or snacks for several days after.

​Vegan Pasta Primavera​

This super creamy and light Vegan Pasta Primavera is absolutely packed with fresh vegetables and tons of flavor. This dish makes it easy to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables without sacrificing time or taste.

​Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetable Pasta with Lemon Miso Sauce​

This Roasted Vegetable Pasta is prepared with only a pot of water and a sheet pan (or two, depending on how many vegetables you have) in the oven (or air fry!). It comes together in just 30 minutes and is super cozy yet light and refreshing.

That's all for now.

Looking for a specific recipe? Reply to this email. If I have the recipe, I'll send you the link. And if I don't, it might just end up on my recipe to-do list!

Liz Madsen
​ZardyPlants​