Do you have a summer bounty of zucchini that needs to be used up? Try these 53 Must-Have Zucchini Recipes that include tasty casseroles, side dishes, and desserts.
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With summer coming to an end and fall just around the corner, you may be searching for quick and easy recipes to help you make the most of your bounty of summer vegetables and fruit. In our home, we are big fans of zucchini and can’t get enough of this green summer squash. I’ve even shared our favorite 20-minute kielbasa, zucchini and noodle recipe that we enjoy all year round.
But, as much as we love zucchini, I realized this summer that I had never tried to make zucchini bread which surprised me because I loved it as a kid. So, after a quick search, I found an easy zucchini bread recipe (Spend with Pennies) and gave it a try. Needless to say, it was a huge hit with everyone.
So, I decided that it was the perfect time to gather up some easy and delicious zucchini recipes to keep on hand and to share with you. Whether you are trying to find ways to use up your zucchini bounty this summer or looking for simple zucchini casseroles, muffins, or quick bread recipes to enjoy this fall there is something for everyone.
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53 Must-Try Zucchini Recipes
Since zucchini is so versatile, you can enjoy it in a wide range of sweet and savory recipes. You will find everything from zucchini salads to baked zucchini dishes like stuffed zucchini boats. As well as zucchini pasta and casserole dishes. And we can’t forget about the zucchini bread, muffins, cakes, and cookies for a delicious snack, dessert, or breakfast option.
Easy Grilled Italian Zucchini- The Scarlati Family Kitchen
This easy-grilled Italian zucchini is a fresh and delicious vegetarian side dish. Seasoned with Italian flavors and cooked perfectly on the grill, this dish takes just 20 minutes to complete!
Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash– Jamil Ghar
You can make tender and lightly golden zucchini and squash in the air fryer in 15 minutes!
Related:25 Must Have Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners
Zucchini Pickles- Delicious Table
Greek Zucchini Salad-Served From Scratch
It’s a raw zucchini salad that’s packed full of so much flavor you won’t even realize you’re eating zucchini! Our Greek Zucchini Salad is a fresh, easy-to-make salad that has everything you love about a Greek salad but made with thinly sliced tender fresh zucchini.
Zucchini Pasta Salad– Nibble and Dine
This easy-to-make pasta salad features roasted zucchini, paired with fresh mozzarella, red onion, and parsley, all tossed in a tangy dressing.
Creamy Zucchini Soup- Peel with Zeal
Packed with fresh flavors and the perfect way to use up all that excess zucchini from your garden, it’s a recipe you’ll be coming back to again and again.
Zucchini Risotto-Home Cooking Collective
This zucchini risotto recipe (or courgette risotto) is comforting and delicious, featuring melt-in-your-mouth jammy zucchini and creamy, tender risotto. A hint of lemon zest and fresh herbs brighten up the whole dish!
Zucchini Fritters with Cheese- Fluxing Well
These easy zucchini fritters make a great appetizer, snack, or side dish. With simple ingredients, they are a budget-friendly way to use an abundant zucchini harvest.
Zucchini Mushroom Chicken– Oh My Food Recipes
Do you have a lot of zucchini from your garden and don’t know what to make? Let’s try out this tasty and simple panda express-style zucchini mushroom chicken stir fry dish.
Zucchini Beef Meatballs– Lemons + Zest
Add some green to these juicy, beef meatballs with zucchini. Get your veggies and meat all in one delicious bite! 15 minutes of prep and simmered in sauce to perfection–dinner is served!
Baked Zucchini Recipes
Find everything from stuffed zucchini boats to zucchini pizza bites and zucchini fries. Tasty, healthy and hearty dishes that will feed even the pickiest of eaters.
Italian Baked Zucchini with Tomato Sauce & Cheese– Bites with Bri
This Italian Baked Zucchini is just as cheesy and delicious as lasagna but with added nutrients! You’ll love this healthy zucchini bake on days when you’re craving a comforting meal that’s not quite as heavy as regular pasta dishes. Bonus – your kids won’t mind eating veggies with this delicious zucchini dish since it’s so flavorful.
Baked Zucchini with Bacon- Lana’s Cooking
A great way to use the abundant supply of summer zucchini – in a casserole with bacon, tomato sauce, and onion.
Zucchini Tomato Bake– The Clean Eating Couple
This Healthy Zucchini Tomato Bake recipe is an easy way to use up all your summer vegetables. Fresh, healthy, and full of flavor- it’s the perfect side dish!
Turkey Meatloaf with Zucchini– Sava’s Kitchen
Turkey meatloaf with zucchini is a healthy spin on the famous classic meatloaf. Made with lean turkey, shredded zucchini, and carrots, this turkey meatloaf recipe is a healthy main dish to enjoy on any day of the week.
Zucchini Pizza Boats- Gather in My Kitchen
These zucchini pizza boats are the perfect way to use up zucchini! They taste amazing and are a fun and wholesome twist on pepperoni pizza.
Zucchini Pizza Bites– Debra Klein
These delicious zucchini bites are made with wholesome ingredients and are ready in just 20 minutes. Everyone will love this simple appetizer, or use it as an easy veggie side dish.
Zucchini fries are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional french fries. They are made with thinly sliced zucchini that is coated in a crispy breading and baked until golden brown
Zucchini Galette– Food Banjo
This zucchini galette combines zucchini and tomatoes for the perfect summer tart.
Chicken Zucchini Rolls– Primavera Kitchen
Chicken Zucchini Rolls make a super-easy, healthy, and delicious dinner for the entire family to enjoy! Easy, cheesy, and comforting, this chicken zucchini rolls recipe comes together in around an hour. It’s almost like a lightened-up, low-carb, gluten-free version of a chicken lasagna roll that your whole family will love.
Zucchini Casserole Recipes
These zucchini casserole dishes are perfect to enjoy this fall. Whether you are looking for cheesy recipes or zucchini casserole recipes with corn or potatoes, these recipes are a must-try.
Cheesy Zucchini Squash Casserole– 24 Bite
This Cheesy Zucchini Squash Casserole has all the classic ingredients of the old-fashioned favorite. It’s the perfect summertime crave you’ll look forward to every year.
Chicken Zucchini Casserole– Wholesome Made Easy
This low-carb Chicken Zucchini Casserole has tender bites of chicken with perfectly cooked zucchini and bell pepper in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole– Sprinkled with Balance
This delicious cheesy zucchini casserole is such a tasty side dish! Easy to make, great for meal prep, and kid-friendly, the zucchini is grated and mixed with eggs, spices, and cheese, giving an “au gratin” feels but without a ton of calories! A must-try!
Zucchini and Potato Casserole– Plantbased on a Budget
Zucchini Casserole- The Forked Spoon
This Zucchini Casserole melds fresh zucchini and yellow squash with creamy ingredients like mayonnaise and sour cream, then ties it together with panko breadcrumbs and a generous sprinkle of cheese. It’s a comforting side that effortlessly complements chicken, beef, or fish dishes
Zucchini, Squash and Corn Casserole– Garlic, Salt and Lime
Zucchini, yellow & summer squash sautéed in an oven-safe skillet. Add cauliflower rice, black beans, corn, cheese, and spices. Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes!
Zucchini Pasta Dishes
Find easy zucchini pasta dishes that can be made any time of the year. Satisfying and healthy summer pasta dishes with zucchini as well as hearty baked dishes to enjoy in the fall and winter that you are sure to enjoy.
Zucchini Pasta-Chelsea Peachtree
This 4 ingredient zucchini pasta is one of my go-to pasta dishes in the summer. It is light, easy, and takes under 20 minutes to make.
Zucchini Mushroom Pasta– Kitchen on the Avenue
Using just a few ingredients, this Zucchini Mushroom Pasta Recipe is a wonderful pasta dinner you can prepare in just 20 minutes. Enjoy this hearty pasta dish with earthy mushrooms and a side of salad for a complete meal.
Ground Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna- The Oregon Dietitian
If the cheesy, meaty allure of lasagna makes your heart go pitter-patter but you can’t stomach the noodle carb-bomb, you have to try my Ground Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna! This healthy lasagna with zucchini noodles has all the crave-worthy yumminess of the classic but without any of the guilt (or gluten!).
Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken-Seasonal Cravings
Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken is a nutritious, low-carb, gluten-free dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Take spiralized zucchini noodles, onions, and peppers and toss them with a delicious stir-fry sauce and toasted sesame seeds.
Zucchini Muffins and Bread Recipes
Zucchini bread is not only moist, sweet, and delicious it’s also one of the most popular ways to use zucchini. Whether it’s enjoyed as a quick afternoon snack, or breakfast these muffin and quick bread recipes are a tasty treat everyone will love to eat.
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins- Your Home Made Healthy
Pumpkin zucchini muffins are unbelievably moist, fluffy, and drizzled with an irresistible simple glaze. Dust the tops with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy the bold fall flavors as you take the first bite!
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins– Little Sweet Baker
These zucchini chocolate chip muffins are soft, moist, and fluffy. They are filled with chocolate chips and they finish with a spicy cinnamon kick.
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread (Gluten-Free)– Strength and Sunshine
Transition from Summer to Fall with this healthy and delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Zucchini Bread! This easy quick bread recipe is vegan, allergy-free, sugar-free, and gives you a dose of veggies! Not too sweet, super moist, and lightly spiced for ultimate cozy vibes!
Zucchini Banana Bread-Sugar Pursuit
Zucchini banana bread is a delicious treat that you can make for breakfast or as a snack. With its moist and tender crumb, and a hint of sweetness, this bread is sure to become a new favorite in your home.
Lemon Zucchini Bread– Coriander and Lace
This delicious lemon zucchini bread is made tender with freshly grated zucchini and drizzled in a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for summer.
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread-Craving Some Creativity
This moist, delicious double-chocolate zucchini bread is the perfect afternoon snack or dessert this fall.
Zucchini Cakes, Cookies, and Bars
Did you know you could make cookies or brownies out of zucchini? It’s true and they make the most delicious and moist sweet treats. Here are a few recipes you might want to try:
Cinnamon Frosted Zucchini Bars– Belle of the Kitchen
These Cinnamon Frosted Zucchini Bars are the perfect dessert. Whip up a batch for your next get-together, or just for a special little treat anytime.
Zucchini Brownies- Little House Living
These easy Zucchini Brownies will help you sneak in a serving of vegetables with dessert. Your kids may never know
Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake- Valerie’s Kitchen
This Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake s delicious with scrambled eggs in the morning or a cup of tea in the afternoon.
Double Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake– Sweet and Savory
Double chocolate zucchini sheet cake is so moist and chocolatey that it’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
There you go! 53 easy ways you can enjoy zucchini in your meals. Hopefully, you are able to use up some of that summer bounty and create some amazing recipes with zucchini this fall.
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