🥒 What to Make with Zucchini: 5 Easy Recipes from the Farmstand for Busy Families & Sunday Dinners

## 🥒 What to Make with Zucchini: 5 Easy Recipes from the Farmstand for Busy Families & Sunday Dinners

If you’ve ever stared at a beautiful green zucchini and thought, “Now what do I do with *this*?”, friend—you’re in the right place.

Zucchini is one of summer’s most abundant and versatile vegetables, and here at **Promised Land Ranch and Goods**, we’re overflowing with them. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weekday or preparing something special for Sunday supper, zucchini is your budget-friendly, family-approved bestie.

In this post, we’re sharing five **easy zucchini recipes** that are perfect for meal planning, and yes—**you can grab most of the ingredients right here at the stand**. Plus, we’ll show you how our **Bountiful Baskets** make it even easier to get farm-fresh meals on the table without a grocery store run.

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## 🍽️ 3 Quick & Easy Weeknight Zucchini Meals for Families

### 1. Cheesy Zucchini & Chicken Bake

**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups shredded zucchini
– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ tsp pepper
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning

**Instructions:**
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix shredded zucchini, chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and seasonings.
3. Pour into a greased 8×8 baking dish and smooth the top.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
5. Serve warm with fresh bread or a simple side salad.

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### 2. Zucchini Taco Skillet

**Ingredients:**
– 1 lb ground beef or turkey
– 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
– 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
– 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
– 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
– ½ cup salsa
– 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

**Instructions:**
1. Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped zucchini and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in taco seasoning, corn, black beans, and salsa.
4. Let simmer for 5–7 minutes. Top with cheese if desired.
5. Serve in tortillas, over rice, or with tortilla chips.

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### 3. Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Dilly Yogurt Dip

**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups shredded zucchini (squeeze dry)
– 1 egg
– ¼ cup flour
– ¼ cup grated Parmesan
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– ¼ tsp salt
– Oil for frying

**Dilly Dip:**
– ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
– 1 tsp lemon juice
– Pinch of salt

**Instructions:**
1. Mix zucchini, egg, flour, Parmesan, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
2. Heat oil in a skillet. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
3. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Mix dip ingredients in a small bowl.
5. Serve fritters hot with the dip.

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## 🥘 2 Zucchini Recipes for Sunday Dinner with the Family

### 4. Garden-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

**Ingredients:**
– 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 cup cooked rice
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
– ½ cup shredded mozzarella
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– Salt & pepper to taste

**Instructions:**
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Scoop out the center of each zucchini half to make a boat.
3. In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add tomatoes, rice, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Spoon mixture into zucchini boats and top with mozzarella.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.

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### 5. Zucchini and Tomato Gratin

**Ingredients:**
– 2 zucchini, sliced
– 3 ripe tomatoes, sliced
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese
– ¼ cup breadcrumbs
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste

**Instructions:**
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a greased baking dish, layer alternating slices of zucchini and tomato.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden.

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##  Why Bountiful Baskets Are Your Secret to Easy Meal Planning

Let’s face it—figuring out what to feed the family every week is no small task. But when your fridge is filled with fresh, local produce from our **Bountiful Baskets**, dinner starts to plan itself.

Each week, we offer two basket sizes—**Small ($25)** or **Large ($45)**—filled with hand-picked seasonal produce. And if you want to build full meals around your basket? Add on **eggs, honey, maple syrup, jam, baked goods**, and even **creamline milk and cheeses** from our local dairy partner.

**Pick-up:** Tuesdays & Fridays
**Delivery (within 10 miles):** Wednesdays & Saturdays
**Order by Sunday night** for guaranteed dairy add-ons by the weekend!

Many of the ingredients featured in today’s zucchini recipes can be found in your next basket. It’s truly a one-stop-shop to feed your family well—without the overwhelm.

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## 📍 Stop By the Stand Today!

You can find us at:
**Promised Land Ranch and Goods**
📍 *3781 Stramba Road, Cincinnatus, NY*
📞 *607-226-4513*
📧 *PLRandGoods@gmail.com*

We’ve got the zucchini, the recipes, and the heart to help you feed your people well—**body, mind, and soul**.

Be sure to follow along with **Farmstead Chronicles** each week for more seasonal recipes and meal ideas using farmstand favorites!