Steamed zucchini and summer squash coins is probably my very favorite side dish. I also enjoy dicing zucchini and adding it to marinara sauce for whole-wheat spaghetti. So I'm sure I would love this healthy alternative to pasta.

Using a vegetable peeler, you'll slice zucchini into long, thin strips. Cook the strips in a bit of olive oil, adding a small amount of salt and pepper to taste. You can enjoy the zucchini as is, or top it with marinara sauce and some grated Parmesan for a pasta-like treat. Filling enough for a main course, this is a recipe that packs a lot of flavor and nutrition while being very low in calories.

Want some more ideas for zucchini recipes? Debra has the scoop on 10 tasty recipes.