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3 Simple zucchini side dishes

Grilled zucchini offers a twist to the classic

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TIP: Use a julienne peeler to make long, thin matchstick-like strands with little effort.

It's the start of zucchini season. The easy-to-grow and inexpensive summer vegetable can get boring by the end of its long season if you don't find new ways to prepare it. The good news: zucchini can take many forms: it can be pureed (for soups, patties and more), julienned (salads, sautés and pasta dishes),...

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