31 Of The Best Zucchini Recipes To Make This Summer
Not sure what to make with all that extra zucchini?
This list will help! The summer squash is healthy, tasty, quick to prepare, and works equally well as a main dish or a side dish.
1.Grilled Garlic Herb Zucchini
This is probably the easiest and most summer-friendly way to prepare zucchini. The herbed oil (with shallots, garlic, and herbs) adds a fast punch of flavor to the dish.
Get the recipe: Grilled Garlic Herb Zucchini
2.Zoodles Marinara
If you don't own a spiralizer, pick up pre-made zucchini noodles at the store or try one of these these homemade methods.
Get the recipe: Zoodles Marinara
3.Cheesy BBQ Chicken Zucchini Boats
Just because zucchini is naturally good for you doesn't mean it can't also be extra indulgent.
Get the recipe: Cheesy BBQ Chicken Zucchini Boats
4.Ultimate Zucchini Bread
With its one-bowl batter, this recipe is as easy as they come. Just keep in mind that zucchini bread is better the next day, so be patient — you won't regret it.
Get the recipe: Ultimate Zucchini Bread
5.Summer Garden Crustless Zucchini Pie
On top of zucchini, this low-carb recipe calls for mushrooms, tomatoes, sweet corn, and bell peppers, but you can totally customize it and use any veggies you have at home.
Get the recipe: Summer Garden Crustless Zucchini Pie
6.10-Minute Parmesan Zucchini and Corn
The classic zucchini-corn flavor combo is the star of this recipe, with a little help from some Parm.
Get the recipe: 10-Minute Parmesan Zucchini and Corn
7.Zucchini in Herbed Coconut Yogurt Curry
This is a super flavorful vegetarian main. The curry sauce is filled with shredded coconut, cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, green chiles, cilantro, and yogurt.
Get the recipe: Zucchini in Herbed Coconut Yogurt Curry
8.Keto Zucchini Tots
These can be air-fried or baked. They're coated with pork rind bread crumbs, but if you don't eat pork (and are not Keto), panko bread crumbs work too.
Get the recipe: Keto Zucchini Tots
9.Zucchini Grilled Cheese
You cant go wrong with this one.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Grilled Cheese
10.Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie
This cheesy, meat-free treat is perfect for breakfast, summer lunches, or picnics.
Get the recipe: Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie
11.Potato and Zucchini Salad
Here's a lighter version of the traditional salad — where mustard and olive oil replace mayo.
Get the recipe: Potato and Zucchini Salad
12.Zucchini Quesadillas
Turns out, zucchini and Monterey Jack cheese quesadillas are exactly what you need in your life right now.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Quesadillas
13.Zucchini Involtini
The filling of these involtini is made with ricotta, sautéed Swiss chard, and lemon zest, but you can get creative and use other cheeses, herbs, and veggies, too.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Involtini
14.Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
The prep and assembly time for this is minimal, but you'll need to drain the zucchini for 45 minutes first, so make sure you account for that.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
15.Low Carb Italian Sausage and Zucchini Bowls
It's easy to toss these Italian sausage and zucchini bowls together in just 30 minutes! They're gluten-free, low carb, and perfect for those on the Keto diet. Meal prep them for light lunches all week!
Get the recipe: Low Carb Italian Sausage and Zucchini Bowls
16.Chocolate Zucchini Pancakes
Start your day off with these indulgent zucchini pancakes with chocolate! They're light and fluffy and taste like zucchini bread! An easy, tasty breakfast served with a creamy maple yogurt topping.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Pancakes
17.Buffalo Zucchini Chips
Crispy zucchini chips are the perfect appetizer for a party, or a tasty afternoon snack! They’re coated in Buffalo sauce, breaded in Parmesan cheese, then pan fried for a delicious and easy recipe!
Get the recipe: Buffalo Zucchini Chips
18.Zucchini Frittata
This zucchini frittata recipe makes a delicious breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Light, flavorful, gluten-free, low-carb, and Keto-friendly!
Get the recipe: Zucchini Frittata
19.Low Carb Enchiladas with Zucchini
Thin slices of zucchini replace tortillas in this easy recipe for low-carb enchiladas. Topped with pepper Jack cheese, filled with taco-seasoned ground beef, and smothered in a delicious red sauce, you won’t even miss the tortillas in this scrumptious recipe! It’s perfect for those on a gluten-free or Keto diet.
Get the recipe: Low Carb Enchiladas with Zucchini
20.Keto Buffalo Chicken Cheesy Zucchini Bowls
Zucchini noodles are the delicious base of these Buffalo chicken bowls, and they're so good! At just 5 net carbs per serving, this low-carb bowl is the perfect Keto meal and easy to meal prep!
Get the recipe: Keto Buffalo Chicken Cheesy Zucchini Bowls
21.Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Roasted Garlic Spinach Pesto
Smooth, garlicky roasted garlic spinach pesto coats every inch of this summery zucchini ribbon salad, and it’s all tossed with tons of juicy cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Roasted Garlic Spinach Pesto
22.Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant Baba Ganoush Dip Recipe
Did you know that you can use zucchini in baba ganoush? Not only is it a great way to use an abundant harvest of zucchini from your garden, but it also tastes great! Try this roasted zucchini and eggplant baba ganoush dip recipe for a delicious low-carb alternative to hummus.
Get the recipe: Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant Baba Ganoush Dip Recipe
23.Grilled Zucchini With Goat Cheese, Basil, and Honey
This easy grilled zucchini recipe is made with crumbled goat cheese, basil, and honey. It’s SO simple, healthy, and delicious — the perfect summer vegetable side dish!
Get the recipe: Grilled Zucchini With Goat Cheese, Basil, and Honey
24.Summer Zucchini Soup
This summer zucchini soup is a simple, quick, and refreshing dish, perfect for hot summer nights. With its mild, slightly sweet, and nutty taste and velvety texture, this creamy soup is packed with vitamins, fibers, and minerals to get you through the hottest months of the year.
Get the recipe: Summer Zucchini Soup
25.Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Lemon
This creamy zucchini pasta recipe is made with spiralized zucchini noodles and linguini noodles with a rich, decadent sauce made from cream, butter, and lemon that's brightened up with fresh herbs.
Get the recipe: Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Lemon
26.Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles
Thai peanut zucchini noodles are zoodles sautéed with fresh, everyday vegetables and tossed in a delectable Thai peanut sauce. Zucchini pasta is an easy dinner recipe that can be served warm or chilled as a pasta salad for lunch.
Get the recipe: Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles
27.Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups
Traditional lasagna gets a low-carb makeover in this easy zucchini lasagna roll-ups recipe. Sliced zucchini is filled with ground meat, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasonings, then baked in marinara sauce for an impressive Keto dinner.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups
28.Vegan Ramen Soup with Zucchini Noodles
Step away from the 5 cent packets of ramen and make this healthy homemade version! This ramen recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free!
Get the recipe: Vegan Ramen Soup with Zucchini Noodles
29.Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
This chocolate zucchini cake is hands down incredible. So rich and moist, you’d have no idea its vegan, gluten-free, and filled with veggies!
Get the recipe: Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
30.Zucchini Pizza Boats
Healthy zucchini pizza boats with sausage will totally satisfy your pizza craving! Loaded with meat, pizza sauce, and cheese, and baked for 30 minutes for a low-carb spin on pizza. The whole family will love them! Gluten-free, Keto, and low carb.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Pizza Boats
31.Zucchini Bread Almond Milk Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream with zucchini, walnuts, and chocolate chips tastes just like zucchini bread! It's dairy-free, and you don't need an ice cream maker to make it.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Bread Almond Milk Ice Cream
This article contains content previously curated by Marie Telling, Whitney Bond, and Rachel Sanders. It was compiled by Lavanya Narayanan
