Zucchini Recipes

Ok, am I the only one who loves zucchini season? This super affordable green vegetable can be cooked in so many fun and tasty ways. My neighbor usually has an abundance of zucchini growing in her garden each year and begs me to take some off her hands. I’m always excited because it’s just an easy vegetable to slice and add to stir-frys, chop and roast in the oven, or grate and add to muffins! So, for all my fellow zucchini lovers and anyone growing zucchini this year, I’ve rounded up a list of simple Zucchini Recipes for you to try!

Easy Zucchini Dinners

Make zucchini the star of your next meal with these satisfying dinner ideas. From cheesy stuffed boats to skillet meals and baked pasta, these easy zucchini recipes are hearty, budget-friendly, and a great way to stretch fresh summer produce into dinner.

1. Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna

This zucchini lasagna recipe uses zucchini slices instead of traditional noodles to create a low-carb, gluten-free, and delicious lasagna!

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$18.43 recipe / $1.84 serving Get the Recipe

Our zucchini lasagna layers fresh zucchini slices between a tangy meat and a creamy cheese sauce for a lower-carb, gluten-free dinner that still feels cozy, saucy, and totally satisfying! I love that the zucchini really is the star here, and the quick salting and baking step helps keep the lasagna from turning watery.

2. Zucchini Boats

Zucchini Boats

Zucchini Boats are the perfect mashup for meat and veggie lovers. An easy and fun way to switch up your weeknight dinner routine!

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$10.08 recipe / $2.52 serving Get the Recipe

Zucchini boats are the perfect mashup for meat and veggie lovers, and they’re such an easy, fun way to switch up your weeknight dinner routine. I stuff them with seasoned Italian sausage, marinara, breadcrumbs, and a layer of gooey mozzarella for a hearty veggie-packed dinner.

3. Zucchini Enchiladas

Zucchini Enchiladas

These Zucchini Enchiladas are made with strips of zucchini, not tortillas, for a lower-carb, naturally gluten-free twist on the classic enchilada recipe!

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$7.65 recipe / $1.28 serving Get the Recipe

These zucchini enchiladas swap tortillas for thin slices of zucchini, then roll everything up with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, green onions, and Monterey Jack cheese. I like this one for a lighter, veggie-forward dinner that still has all the saucy, cheesy enchilada comfort, and it only needs 5 ingredients.

4. Blackened Salmon With Zucchini

Blackened Salmon with Zucchini

Blackened salmon coated in Cajun spices, cooked to perfection in butter, and paired with simple sautéed zucchini makes a simple but delicious dinner!

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$13.30 recipe / $3.33 serving Get the Recipe

This blackened salmon with zucchini is a great example of how food doesn’t have to be complicated to be good. The salmon is coated in Cajun spices, cooked in butter until it forms a dark, flavorful crust, and is paired with simple sautéed zucchini for a dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.

5. Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne

Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne

Layers of pasta, flavorful roasted vegetables, a simple homemade red sauce, and melty cheese make this roasted vegetable baked penne to die for!

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$11.34 recipe / $1.42 serving Get the Recipe

Speaking of baked pasta, this roasted vegetable baked penne is a great recipe for using zucchini and other roasted vegetables in a cozy casserole. It’s full of colorful veggies, homemade red sauce, and lots of gooey cheese, and the leftovers are awesome for quick lunches or stashing in the freezer.

6. Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet

Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet

This easy Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick, budget-friendly skillet meal packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!

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$6.69 recipe / $1.67 serving Get the Recipe

This ground turkey zucchini skillet is not only budget-friendly, but also made in less than 30 minutes, which is exactly what I need when I’m really short on time. The sweet and savory soy, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce make it taste way more time-consuming than it actually is. I like serving it over rice with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. YUM.

7. Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie

Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie

This Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie is a crustless, cheesy bake with fresh corn, tender squash, and eggs. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or meal prep.

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$7.24 recipe / $1.21 serving Get the Recipe

Our sweet corn and zucchini pie is a crustless, cheesy bake with sweet corn, tender zucchini, yellow squash, eggs, cottage cheese, and mozzarella. I’ll happily make this when I want zucchini to feel filling enough for brunch, meal prep, or a light dinner without messing with pie crust!

Baking Recipes

Zucchini brings moisture and subtle sweetness to baked goods, like these muffins and bread! These are the recipes I reach for when I have extra zucchini hanging out in the fridge and want something snacky and easy to grab throughout the week.

8. Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini Muffins

These irresistible Zucchini Muffins are fluffy, super moist and the perfect way to use up your generous supply of summer zucchini!

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$3.53 recipe / $0.44 each Get the Recipe

If you’ve never tried zucchini muffins, then you’re totally missing out. These muffins are soft, super moist, and another great way to use up extra zucchini. I purposefully chose NOT to squeeze the excess liquid from the grated zucchini because that extra moisture helps keep the muffins tender!

9. Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread

This Zucchini Bread recipe is super moist, flavorful, and the best way to use up extra zucchini during the summer or all year round!

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$4.96 recipe / $0.41 slice Get the Recipe

My zucchini bread is made with the simplest ingredients, is perfectly moist, and makes an easy breakfast on the go. I was first introduced to zucchini bread by my mom years ago, and this version with cinnamon, vanilla, applesauce, and optional walnuts is still one of my favorite ways to use up extra zucchini.

Fried or Crispy Bites

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these fried and baked zucchini snacks are impossible to resist. They’re great for dipping, sharing, or turning a few fresh zucchini into something a little more fun.

10. Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries make a delicious snack or side dish and are the perfect way to use up that extra bumper crop of summer zucchini.

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$3.81 recipe / $0.76 serving Get the Recipe

Let’s start things off with these popular baked zucchini fries! They’re crispy on the outside, creamy and delicious on the inside, and the panko-Parmesan coating helps give high-moisture zucchini that crunchy edge we all want. I love eating them plain, or you can dip them in your favorite pizza or marinara sauce.

11. Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

These easy zucchini fritters include crispy brown edges, a tender inside, and they’re a super fun way to get your veggies in!

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$3.26 recipe / $0.81 serving Get the Recipe

Zucchini fritters are another easy way to enjoy summer zucchini, and they’ve been a favorite of mine for years. These lightly pan-fried fritters have crispy brown edges, tender centers, Parmesan and garlic in the mix. Enjoy them by themselves or with some Tzatziki sauce!

12. Air Fryer Zucchini

Air Fryer Zucchini

This easy Air Fryer Zucchini recipe makes crispy and golden zucchini spears with simple ingredients. A quick, healthy side dish or snack!

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$4.07 recipe / $1.02 serving Get the Recipe

Crispy, tender, and ready in minutes, this air fryer zucchini is a versatile side dish that works just as well on a hot summer evening as it does alongside hearty winter meals. I aim for golden on the outside and juicy in the middle, and the quick garlic-mayo-Dijon coating helps the panko and Parmesan stick without much effort.

Fresh Salads

These zucchini salad recipes are perfect for cookouts, light lunches, and easy sides when you want to make the most of seasonal produce!

13. Zucchini, Corn and Toasted Almond Salad

Zucchini, Corn, and Toasted Almond Salad

This Zucchini, Corn, and Toasted Almond Salad with a homemade lemon-mint dressing is a quick, refreshing side dish that celebrates summer's best produce!

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$5.95 recipe / $0.99 serving Get the Recipe

If I’ve got extra garden zucchini piling up, this zucchini, corn, and toasted almond salad is exactly the kind of fresh side I want. The raw shaved zucchini stays crisp and light, the corn adds sweetness, and the toasted almonds, Parmesan, and lemon-mint dressing make every bite taste bright, crunchy, and summery.

14. Zucchini And Orzo Salad With Chimichurri

Zucchini and Orzo Salad with Chimichurri

Zucchini and Orzo Salad with Chimichurri is a fresh summer salad that makes the perfect fresh and zesty side dish for summer grilling.

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$6.52 recipe / $1.63 serving Get the Recipe

This zucchini and orzo salad gives you all the best flavors and colors of summer and can be jazzed up and modified several different ways. I like that the chimichurri works like a bold, herby dressing, and you can use the zucchini raw, grilled, or roasted depending on what you’re already cooking.

15. Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera is the perfect Spring dish packed with fresh seasonal vegetables tossed with pasta in a light lemon and butter sauce.

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$7.10 recipe / $1.77 serving Get the Recipe

If you’re craving a delicious pasta recipe to enjoy with your zucchini this year, then you’ve got to try this pasta primavera. It’s full of fresh vegetables tossed with pasta in a light lemon butter sauce, and I make it when I want something fresh or have a few vegetables in the fridge that need using up.

16. Charred Corn And Zucchini Salad

Charred Corn and Zucchini Salad

This Charred Corn and Zucchini Salad perfectly captures the flavor of summer with fresh sweet corn, salty feta, and a smoky grill-like flavor.

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$3.92 recipe / $0.98 serving Get the Recipe

Fresh sweet corn pairs perfectly with summer zucchini in this charred corn and zucchini salad. The corn and zucchini get charred over high heat for smoky grill-like flavor, then finished with red onion, cilantro, and salty feta for a simple side dish that tastes like summer.

More Tasty Side Dishes

These simple, flavorful sides make the most of in-season zucchini. Roasted, sautéed, grilled, or baked into something cheesy and cozy, they make it easy to add more vegetables to the table without overthinking dinner.

17. Grilled Zucchini

Grilled Zucchini

Make the most of summer squash with this easy Grilled Zucchini recipe! Ready in minutes with a delicious honey and balsamic vinegar marinade.

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$2.80 recipe / $0.70 serving Get the Recipe

Grilled zucchini is one of those simple recipes that totally over-delivers. I’d make extra because the honey-balsamic marinade and smoky grill marks make it delicious hot off the grill, but the leftovers are also great tucked into wraps, grain bowls, omelets, or salads!

18. Zucchini Slice

Zucchini Slice

Zucchini Slice is an easy and budget-friendly Australian dish featuring fresh zucchini baked into a cheesy egg-based batter.

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$5.60 recipe / $0.70 serving Get the Recipe

A zucchini slice is similar to a crustless quiche but with a denser, cheesy texture. It’s budget-friendly, great for meal prep, and I like that it can be served hot or cold for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or an on-the-go snack.

19. Lemon Pepper Zucchini

Lemon Pepper Zucchini

Bright and peppery, this Lemon Pepper Zucchini is a simple and flavorful side dish for any dinner! Great for that summer zucchini bumper crop!

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$1.98 recipe / $0.50 serving Get the Recipe

Ahh, this has to be one of my favorite ways to prepare zucchini. Lemon pepper zucchini is bright, peppery, and ready in about 20 minutes. The key is using a really hot skillet so the zucchini browns quickly instead of getting soft and watery!

20. Oven Roasted Ratatouille

Oven Roasted Ratatouille

This Oven Roasted Ratatouille is packed with layers of fresh veggies, marinara sauce, and melty cheese. A simple, cozy side dish that tastes like comfort!

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$6.48 recipe / $0.81 serving Get the Recipe

Can we get a round of applause for this gorgeous and insanely delicious oven roasted ratatouille?! We make it with zucchini and other fresh summer vegetables, a rich red sauce, plenty of herbs, and cheese on top. Seriously, add this one to your dinner list this week!

21. Roasted Summer Vegetables

Roasted Summer Vegetables

Roasted Summer Vegetables are a super easy side dish and can be served as a simple side, or added to enhance several other dishes.

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$4.85 recipe / $1.21 serving Get the Recipe

Roasted summer vegetables are awesome as a simple side dish, but they’re also delicious with pasta salad, tucked inside a sandwich wrap, or used to make baked pasta. I’m all for this basic technique because the oven does most of the work, and the dry heat caramelizes the vegetables so they get sweet, smoky edges.

22. Simple Sauteed Vegetables

Simple Sautéed Vegetables

These simple sautéed vegetables are an easy, delicious, and colorful side dish that can go with just about anything you make for dinner!

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$3.33 recipe / $0.83 serving Get the Recipe

It’s always good to have an easy go-to side dish recipe like these simple sautéed vegetables in your back pocket. The vegetables cook quickly in a hot skillet, so they stay tender with just enough bite.

23. Zucchini Relish

Zucchini Relish

This homemade Zucchini Relish is a great way to preserve fresh zucchini with onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and a sweet-tangy brine.

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$6.14 recipe / $0.08 serving Get the Recipe

Zucchini relish is a smart way to turn extra zucchini into something you can spoon over burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, or grilled dinners later. It’s packed with zucchini, onion, jalapeño, and bell pepper for a spicy-sweet condiment. We’ve also included canning, fridge, and freezer storage options depending on how ambitious you’re feeling!

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Our Zucchini recipes was originally published 8/4/23. We have updated it to be the best it can be and republished 6/20/26.

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