If you’re following a Keto Diet and growing zucchini in your garden, you’ll love these easy keto zucchini recipes. With everything from my fan-favorite Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread to Zucchini Noodles, otherwise known as zoodles, my healthy, low-carb zucchini recipes will help you stay on top of your summer squash harvest when it really gets going!
Easy Keto Zucchini Recipes
Growing up, my Father had a huge garden in our back yard, so I started dealing with an abundance of zucchini at a young age. I loved my Dad’s homegrown tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and herbs, and of course the incredible variety of summer squash that came out of our garden in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
What’s The Difference Between Zucchini And Summer Squash?
Did you know that you can make zucchini bread and other zucchini dishes from any type of summer squash?! But let’s back up a bit. First, what is the difference between zucchini and summer squash? Well, zucchini is a type of summer squash, but not all summer squash is zucchini. Glad we’ve got that straightened out. Take a look at this awesome image I found below.
Zucchini Is A Type Of Summer Squash
Zucchini is green and grows in a long straight shape, while yellow summer squash comes in a variety of shapes. Crookneck squash has a fat bottom that narrows at the neck and pattypan has a round shape with scalloped edges.
What Can I Substitute For Zucchini?
Back in the 1970s, when I was growing up in Davis, CA, we made zucchini into muffins, stir-fries, and salads, all of which you’ll find easy keto recipes for below! And yes, if you’re wondering, what can I substitute for zucchini, I have an easy answer for you.
Can I Use Summer Squash In A Zucchini Recipe?
Growing up my mom taught me that when a recipe calls for zucchini other types of summer squash can be easily substituted.
Is Zucchini Good For Weight Loss?
If you’re wondering does zucchini help you lose weight, the answer is that it just might. Zucchini is an incredibly healthy food. Low-carb and low-calorie, zucchini has a high fiber content that leaves you with a feeling of fullness, so adding zucchini to dishes can create more satisfaction and satiation. With all of these advantages and only 30 calories per cup, zucchini is a fantastic vegetable to eat if you’re trying to lose weight.
Is Zucchini Healthy?
Thankfully, since it is so easy to grow and incredibly prolific, zucchini is a superfood. Zucchini is an excellent source of potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. Plus, zucchini and other types of summer squash are a heart-healthy food that can help lower cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure.
