Incredible Ideas for Superstar Summer Vegetables: Green Beans, Zucchini and Corn

I just love the bounty of fresh Summer produce. Zucchini, green beans and corn on the cob are hallmarks of Summer and knowing the best ways to use each of these Summer faves will ensure you don’t get bored.

ZUCCHINI

If you haven’t jumped on the spiralizing band wagon yet, there is no better time than now. Even if you don’t love the low carb spaghetti sub, you must love when it’s crisped up and turned into fries!!!

Here are 25 ways to use your fresh zucchini this Summer.

Zucchini Recipes

Zucchini Egg Soup — ZUCCHINI EGG SOUP WITH BASIL

stuffed zucchinni — Stuffed Zucchini in Tamarind Sauce

stuffed zucchini 7 — Cranberry Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini

BARBECUE FLAVORED ZUCCHINI CHIPS — Barbecue Flavored Zucchini Chips

Zucchini Corn Muffins horizontal — Zucchini Corn Muffins

Zucchini Lasagna — Zucchini Noodle Lasagna

GREEN BEANS

Whether you call them green beans, snap beans or string beans you are eating the same thing. The only different variation are the Haricots verts, the French, baby string beans that are a bit more elegant, like their French origins. No matter which ones you use, these recipes will make sure everyone has a side they can snack on every day. Delicious hot or cold, green beans make an amazing side.

Green Bean Side Recipes

baby-french-string-beans-with-slivered-almonds-182 — Baby French String Beans

Green Beans with Walnut and Green Olive Tapenade — Green Beans with Walnuts and Green Olive Tapenade

green bean casserole — Green Bean Casserole

Pan Charred Green Beans with Harissa — PAN CHARRED GREEN BEANS WITH HARISSA AND ALMONDS

Green Bean Three Onion Saute — Green Bean and Three Onion Saute

Black Eyed Peas and Green Beans — Black Eye Peas and Green Beans

green-beans-almondine — Green Beans Almondine

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole — **DAIRY-FREE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE**

Sauteed Green Beans With Labneh And Sliced Almonds

Sumac Green Beans — Sumac is a popular Israeli spice that is dark red and imparts a lemony flavor. Once you start using it you won’t stop.
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Matbucha Green Beans2 — Israeli Style Green Beans

CORN ON THE COB

People poked a lot of fun at me when I included a Corn on the Cob corn on the cob recipe in my first book Quick & Kosher: Recipes From The Bride Who Knew Nothing. But if you believe me, then you believe that when I was first married I didn’t know if you were supposed to cook corn for 2 minutes or 2 hours.

Now you don’t have to learn the hard way like I did. Although I’ve found people are pretty particular about how to make perfect corn on the cob. From grilling to boiling to all the crazy toppings you can find your favorite way to make corn.

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