Many of us have received a handful of zucchinis from green thumb neighbors and friends who have grown an abundance of this delicious veggie. If you need some recipes to help put the zucchinis to good use, this list is for you. Whether you’re looking to spice up your side dishes or create a hearty main course, zucchini offers endless possibilities in the kitchen. From savory soups to decadent desserts, this versatile vegetable can do it all. Here is a list of 20 must-try zucchini recipes.
Lentil Curry with Zucchini Instant Pot Recipe
Lentil curry, known as ‘dal’ in south asian cuisine, is a regular meal for many families. It is so rich and flavorful. Lentils are perfect for a meatless dinner and are very healthy. In this recipe lentils and zucchini make the perfect combination.
Zucchini Bread
The beauty of grated zucchini is not only does it make an extremely moist loaf, but also blends right into the bread without feeling like there is any vegetable present.
Keto Low Carb Mexican Zucchini Lasagna
This lasagna is truly satisfying. It’s loaded with gooey cheese, and spicy taco seasoned chicken and saucy salsa blend that will make you forget that this is a low carb dish!
Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
This light and delicious shrimp dinner has a delightful taste of lemon and garlic. It is the perfect quick and easy low carb meal.
Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Stuffed zucchini boats make a tasty meal boasting south-of-the-border flavors in every bite. Fresh zucchini is filled with a garlicky beef mixture and the recipe also features cheese, onion, tomatoes, and more for a wonderful result. Not only are taco stuffed zucchini boats delicious but they also look like little boats which only adds to their appeal. And they make a tasty change from stuffed peppers!
Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles
These zucchini noodles are so unbelievably zesty and earthy you’d have a hard time believing they are made almost entirely out of vegetables. Ribbons of freshly spiralized zucchini in a tomato-olive sauce, tossed with just the right amount of basil, oregano, capers and tangy feta cheese.
Crustless Zucchini Quiche
This crustless zucchini quiche recipe is super quick and easy, low carb, and gluten-free. It uses eggs and lots of veggies (including zucchini and yellow summer squash) and cheese, and you are going to love it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner!
Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp
This Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp is a great low carb dinner that is packed with flavor. I used peanut butter powder in the sauce to lower the fat and zucchini noodles to lower the carbs.
Tomato Avocado Zucchini Salad
Raw zucchini is spiralized and tossed with sweet grape tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy feta, diced avocados, and a simple lemon garlic vinaigrette. This tomato avocado zucchini salad is a simple 10-minute recipe with healthy, gluten-free ingredients. A delicious side dish that can be served with just about everything!
Mini Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
This zucchini chocolate chip muffins recipe is the perfect mix of nutritious ingredients and classic, bakery-style muffin texture! The chocolate chip zucchini muffins are light and fluffy – with a few nutritious ingredients thrown in there – and sweet mini chocolate chips for fun.
Zucchini and Leek Soup
A healthy and tasty soup like this zucchini and leek soup is not just a winter dish. It can be enjoyed all year round and you can prepare the soup in only half an hour.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters are nutritious and deliciously flavorful! These perfectly seasoned, crispy zucchini fritters are an excellent choice for an appetizer or side dish, plus it’s the best way to use up those extra zucchinis or sneak some vegetables into your diet.
Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These zucchini bars use wholesome ingredients, a less processed sugar and less oil than the classic recipe with a lightened up cream cheese frosting. They’re gluten-free too!
Zucchini Waffles
Make these incredible breakfast zucchini waffles. Zucchini waffles, also known as courgette waffles, are the healthy version of a typical breakfast waffle recipe.
Gluten-Free Zucchini Muffins
These gluten-free zucchini muffins are the perfect recipe for enjoying summer zucchini! They’re packed with shredded zucchini and walnuts, and perfectly spiced with vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Enjoy these tasty zucchini muffins as a breakfast treat or afternoon snack!
Easy Cheesy Potato Zucchini Casserole
See my low-carbohydrate, gluten-free, tasty, and filling potato zucchini casserole that’s perfect for any time of the year; this cheesy zucchini potato bake is a one-stop meal, simple, flavorful, filling, and as lazy a meal as it can get.
Zucchini Cheese Bread
This Zucchini Cheesy Quick Bread couldn’t be any easier! This savory bread is perfect for sandwiches! Especially grilled cheese!! I skipped a step by using Bisquick, (or your favorite baking mix) instead of mixing all the dry ingredients together.
Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo with Zucchini Spaghetti
Creamy, flavorful, a bit sweet and tart, this Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo With Zucchini Spaghetti will make a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weekdays, but is also delicious and satisfying for a Sunday family meal.
Zucchini Brownies
These decadent zucchini brownies are so soft and chocolatey, you’d never guess that they’re allergy-friendly! Made without gluten, dairy, corn, soy, or eggs, these fudgy brownies are a treat anyone can enjoy!
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs are an easy appetizer, side dish or main entree. Made with ground chicken, shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs and a handful of seasonings. Healthy and flavorful, everyone can’t seem to get enough of these juicy meatballs!
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