Zucchini

Fragrant and flavorful, these vegetable-packed muffins are a wonderful treat any time of day.

This vegan lasagna may taste decadent, but it’s actually a lightened-up version of traditional cream-heavy varieties. Relying on heart-healthy beans and nuts and loaded with mineral-rich greens, this one-pan wonder is exceptionally satisfying.

Cutting chicken breasts into thin cutlets helps them cook quickly on the grill – if you can find pre-sliced cutlets, use them instead and save yourself the prep work. A quick blender sauce with fresh basil and lime is smothered over top for a zesty, spicy kick.

This genius jar of healthy, quick-cooking ingredients is the answer to your desk-lunch woes. If you’re using precooked shrimp, add it to the jars while still frozen – it’ll thaw in the fridge overnight and be ready to eat by lunchtime. If you're using fresh shrimp, simply cook and add to the jars as directed.

This hearty dinner-in-a-bowl is packed with healthful grains, flavorful veggies and perfectly grilled fish. It gets a kick from a fresh sauce made with yogurt, roasted red peppers, and harissa – a spicy North African chile paste. If you can’t find the paste, you can easily substitute with a hot sauce, such as sriracha. It won’t have the same blend of spices, but it will be just as tasty.

The secret to making these oval-shaped patties ultra moist? Grated zucchini, which not only adds moisture, but also a serving of vegetables.

Zucchini noodles stand in for wheat noodles in this gluten and grain-free take on a pasta salad that’s packed to the brim with chickpeas, olives and feta.

This salad has a nice bit of heat to it thanks to the fresh chile. Fiery, sweat-inducing capsaicin is found mostly in the white pith (and the seeds that come into contact with the pith), so devein and seed the chile if you want to cut back on spiciness. For added flavor, you can add chopped fresh mint, cilantro or Thai basil to the salad.

Thai Curry in 25 minutes? It's possible. Plus, it's 100% dairy- and wheat-free.

The red enchilada sauce takes just minutes to make and adds a serious kick to this veggie lasagna.

Our fresh take on pesto uses roasted zucchini and toasted sunflower seeds for maximum flavor.

Coconut milk adds richness to this aromatic curry, chock-full of anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger. To switch things up, you can swap out the brown rice for an ancient grain such as quinoa or millet.

A quick and easy dish that will leave your pasta cravings satisfied! Sprinkle with mint and pine nuts for added touch of flavor.

This hearty bean soup is brimming with veggies like celery, onion, carrot and zucchini.

Wakame seaweed’s emerald green color and tender texture make it an unexpectedly stellar stand-in for 
basil in this nutrient-dense twist on pesto pasta.