48 Best Zucchini Recipes to Use Up All That Summer Squash
Stuffed, fried, or spiralized into zoodles!
By Erin Cavoto
Zucchini is the unsung hero of the vegetable world. Often forgotten when sweet corn recipes and juicy tomato recipes take center stage, zucchini is one of those summer vegetables that can do so much more than you'd ever expect. It can be stuffed with ground meat as a hearty main course or spiraled into noodles for a healthy dinner idea. Of course, it's also delicious when simply grilled and served as a BBQ side dish—when it comes to zucchini recipes, there’s no limit on where this versatile veggie can go! So whether you're growing zucchini in your backyard garden or you find them at the farmer’s market (or even the grocery store), read on for all the tasty ways to use zucchini!
Ahead, you'll find tons of quick 30-minute meals that put zucchini front-and-center. For instance, there's zucchini and eggplant flatbread, zucchini corn chowder, and stuffed zucchini with sausage and cheese. There are also plenty of ways to turn this type of summer squash into a crispy sensation, like fried zucchini sticks or zucchini fritters with chipotle crema. And while zucchini is a popular choice for your summer recipes, it's also available year-round. So you can make these dishes whenever the craving strikes. You know we'll be adding the chocolate chip zucchini bread to our list of repeat recipes. 🙌
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
A deliciously creamy cheese sauce and a crunchy panko topping make this casserole recipe the ultimate summer comfort food. It has just the right amount of decadence for a veggie dish.
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Stuffed Zucchini
You can use mild or spicy Italian sausage for this stuffed zucchini recipe. Either way, it's hearty enough to serve as a main course for a summer dinner.
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Fried Zucchini
No, those aren't French fries you're seeing! They're zucchini sticks that are just as crispy and delicious. Try serving them with a squeeze of lemon juice and ranch dressing for dipping.
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Zucchini Bread
Here's a sneaky way to get your kids to eat their veggies—just shred the zucchini and bake it into a scrumptious quick bread. Chocolate chips couldn't hurt either!
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Zucchini Fritters with Chipotle Crema
Whether you serve it as a side dish or an appetizer, these zucchini fritters are sure to be a hit. To get those extra-crispy edges, use a spiralizer or the large holes of a box grater for the zucchini.
Tortellini Salad
Take your pasta salad up a notch with this hearty tortellini and veggie-packed recipe. It's great for making ahead!
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Sheet-Pan Ranch Pork and Veggies
Ree's sheet pan suppers make life so much easier. Not only is there less cleanup, but this whole pork and summer veggie meal is ready in under an hour!
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Grilled Zucchini
When summer zucchini is fresh, it doesn't need much to make it shine. Simply grill the spears and hit them with a dash of lemon juice and zest.
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Chili-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Hearty beef chili gets served up in hollowed-out zucchini boats rather than bowls. It's a fun way to portion out your family dinner.
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Pasta with Zucchini Pesto
Did you know that zucchini can be used to make homemade pesto, too? We told you this veggie was versatile!
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Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Zucchini Noodles
Rather than regular noodles or rice, these zucchini noodles keep the shrimp stir-fry light and healthy. You can even find ready-made zucchini noodles at many supermarkets these days.
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Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake
Zucchini bread isn't the only treat you can make with the veggie! It's also a great addition to cakes and other tender baked goods. Try it in a coffee cake for your next summer brunch!
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Grilled Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
This simple, low-carb meal will make it easy to eat healthy during the week. The whole dinner is ready in under an hour!
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Veggie Stir-Fry
Zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers, and baby corn come together with a homemade stir-fry sauce that's out of this world. Serve it up with rice for a complete meal.
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Hamburger Hamlet's Zucchini Zircles
It might be a funny name, but zircles are no joking matter! They're crispy, savory, and so delicious.
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Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant Puttanesca Pasta
Put your summer veggies to good use by making this gorgeous puttanesca over penne pasta.
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Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Loaf
There's no better way to eat your vegetables than hidden in this super-rich, double chocolate loaf cake.
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Shrimp Summertime Pizza
After one bite of this pie, you'll be convinced that shrimp absolutely belongs on pizza.
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Veggie Chili
Unsure what to do with all the leftover vegetables in your fridge? Toss them into this hearty bean chili!
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Grilled Vegetable Pizza
Sprinkle your favorite types of cheese on top of this colorful pizza, like goat cheese crumbles for a tangy bite.
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