50 Zucchini Recipe Ideas

Mix 1 cup grated zucchini, 3/4 cup ricotta and the zest of 1 lemon into 2 cups prepared pancake batter before cooking. Serve with butter and honey.

Whisk 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup cornmeal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Whisk 1 cup each grated zucchini and milk, 2 sticks melted butter and 2 eggs. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Butter a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Pour in the batter and smooth the top; bake at 375 degrees F until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. 

Mix 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, 1 cup ricotta and 1 tablespoon chopped mint; season with salt and pepper. Spread on grilled bread; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped squash blossoms.

Slice 8 ounces halloumi cheese crosswise into 8 rectangles. Shave 8 long slices from 1 medium zucchini on a mandoline; tightly wrap around each halloumi piece and secure with a toothpick or small wooden skewer (soaked in water). Brush with olive oil. Grill over medium heat, turning, until charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.