Got a garden that’s practically exploding with veggies? Instead of scratching your head over what to do with all those zucchinis, tomatoes, and green beans, turn them into some awesome dinners. We’ve rounded up killer recipes that will help you use up your garden bounty in the most delicious ways possible. From quick and easy dishes to a few that are a bit more adventurous, these meals will make your garden veggies the star of the dinner table.
Stuffed Round Zucchini
Round zucchini is a fun heirloom squash variation perfect for stuffing and baking, making a healthy side dish for late summer.
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Zucchini Ricotta Bake
This zucchini ricotta bake is like a hearty lasagna without the noodles and all the work, perfect for garden-to-table dinners.
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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant
This stuffed eggplant with chicken and cheddar cheese is a quick and satisfying dinner option ready in 30 minutes.
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Lentil Stuffed Eggplant
Lentil stuffed eggplant is a hearty meatless meal filled with brown lentils, tomatoes, shallots, and greens. Top with goat cheese or keep it vegan.
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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Cream Sauce
Zucchini noodles with avocado cream sauce make a perfect side dish or light summer meal. Add grilled shrimp or chicken for a heartier option.
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Skillet Zucchini Pesto Pizza
This skillet zucchini pesto pizza features a crispy yet chewy crust with layers of basil pesto, mozzarella, zucchini, and ricotta for a decadent meal.
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Ciambotta
Italian vegetable stew known as ciambotta (or giambotta) is a wonderful way to celebrate summer produce in a hearty vegetarian meal that’s easily customized. Serve it with added beans, crusty bread, or even some pancetta or ground meat for a more satiating meal.
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Quick & Easy Vegetable Lo Mein
Skip the takeout with this quick and healthier vegetable lo mein, perfect for a garden-to-table dinner.
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Ready in about 30 minutes, these roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli make a great weeknight meal or healthy holiday side.
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Hibachi Vegetables Recipe (Benihana Copycat)
Make this Benihana Hibachi Vegetables recipe at home with tender zucchini, crisp broccoli, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a quick sauce.
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Tandoori Vegetables Platter
Enjoy rich flavors of the Tandoori Vegetables Platter with minimal cooking time. Perfect for bringing the essence of Indian cooking to your table.
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5-Spice Chicken with Mushrooms and Veggies
This nutrient-dense 5-spice chicken dinner is packed with veggies and great for meal prep, adding a flavorful option to your weekly menu.
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Easy Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes
Perfectly roasted green beans and potatoes are easy to make in the oven and elevate any meal.
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Roasted Carrots and Asparagus
Roasted carrots and asparagus make a great side dish with only five ingredients and done in 30 minutes.
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Moroccan Roasted Vegetable Salad
This Moroccan roasted vegetable salad combines spicy, sweet, and savory elements for a vegetarian dinner that’s enjoyable year-round.
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Garden Vegetable Soup
Bring freshness to your table with this homemade garden vegetable soup, easy to make and perfect for any season.
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White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach
These white bean stuffed tomatoes with spinach are loaded with protein-packed beans and fresh flavors, making them a great side dish or light main course.
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Pesto Chicken and Veggies
Pesto chicken and veggies, cooked in one skillet in under 30 minutes, makes a high-protein meal with lean chicken, green beans, and cherry tomatoes.
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Chicken Minestrone Soup
Chicken minestrone soup is an easy and wholesome meal with vibrant vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and elbow pasta for a hearty dinner.
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Veggie Tostadas
Oven-baked veggie tostadas are a healthy way to enjoy Mexican food, with crisp tortillas, refried beans, and colorful sautéed vegetables.
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Savory Summer Vegetable Tart
This summer vegetable tart is filled with corn, shallots, mushrooms, creme fraiche, and gruyere cheese, making a perfect vegetarian entree.
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Naan Pizza
This easy naan pizza with fresh tomatoes, burrata, and garlic on naan bread is a quick dinner option ready in under 20 minutes.
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Hearty Vegetable Stew for Everyone
This hearty vegetable stew is packed with different veggies, simmered until flavors meld into a rich vegan stew, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Easy Burrata Bruschetta Recipe
A simple and quick bruschetta appetizer topped with marinated cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy burrata cheese.
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Easy Tomato Fritters
Tomato fritters made with just a handful of ingredients, quick and full of flavor, perfect for summer.
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