59 Zucchini Recipes to Use Up Your Bounty
In season from June to late August, this summer squash variety can star in so many ways: fried until crispy, shaved raw into a salad, baked into a cake and lots more.
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Our Best Ideas for Zucchini
There are so many reasons to look forward to summer, the abundance of fresh produce being one of them. We never want a single fruit or veggie to go to waste so we’re always racking our brains for the best ways to use them up. One thing that everyone always has on hand come summer is squash. Whether you’ve been growing zucchini in your garden, received a bunch in your CSA box or saw them in the produce aisle, there seems to be a never-ending supply throughout the warmer months. So how do you use up your zucchini? You can start by freezing some and then making the classics like zucchini bread or zoodles—but this summer squash can actually do so much more. Take this gorgeous tart for example, it takes just minutes to create (and tastes great!) but is guaranteed to be the star of any summer cookout or get-together.
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Zucchini Bread Waffles
Love zucchini bread but hate how long you have to wait until it's baked to perfection? These zucchini bread waffles are just what you need. They're made with grated zucchini and spiced with the cinnamon and nutmeg you crave — and they're ready in only a half-hour.
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Grilled Bacon, Egg and Cheese Zucchini Boats
Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, these zucchini boats are filled with eggs, two kinds of cheese, garlic and fresh chives. Grilling them over indirect heat adds a smoky flavor to the eggs and keeps them from drying out. At the end, the boats are wrapped in salty bacon, making them utterly irresistible.
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Zucchini Gratin
Follow Ina's lead this zucchini season and bake up a cheesy and crunchy summer casserole.
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Spaghetti with Zucchini
After a trip to the Amalfi Coast, Katie Lee came home with the best possible souvenir: a recipe for zucchini pasta from one of her favorite restaurants. "The owner said it wouldn't be the same because we don't have their zucchini in the States," says Katie. "But I think it's about 98% there!"
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Fried Zucchini
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Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
We all have the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe, but does yours have vegetables and oats? This delicious cookie has it all -- zucchini, oats, whole wheat flour, you name it. Toasted pecans and dark chocolate chips add just enough buttery crunch and sweet melt to put it over the top. Ditch your plain jane cookie and try this one that has a little of everything!
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Cheesy Zucchini Packets with Roasted Tomatoes
Put a summery spin on ravioli with thin strips of fresh zucchini. This trio of cheeses would be delicious on its own, but it's absolutely irresistible when wrapped in zucchini ribbons and baked until gooey.
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Grilled Zucchini Pizza Boats
Want all the fun of pizza and grilling but need to throw a vegetable in the menu? This is the perfect recipe for you. An easy pizza seasoning transforms zucchini into a delicious “crust” ready for melty mozzarella and spicy mini pepperonis. It’s great for kids, parents and everyone else too!
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Marinated Zucchini and Summer Squash
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Zucchini Casserole
Zucchini is easily overlooked, but with the addition of melty cheese and a crunchy cornflake topping, you can transform this summer vegetable into a perfect casserole for a barbeque or potluck. Switch out the herbs with what you have on hand--chives, thyme, basil and cilantro would all work well and add great flavor!
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Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
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Zucchini Parmesan
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Grilled Zucchini with Herb Salt and Feta
Sprinkle feta cheese and a homemade herb salt, made with dried oregano and thyme, over tender, charred slices of zucchini for a delicious veggie dish you'll make again and again.
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Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
For a beautiful summery treat, it’s hard to top delicate zucchini flowers stuffed with a creamy filling and then lightly fried until crisp and golden. Try to find a good-quality whole-milk ricotta from an Italian deli or specialty food store. The upgrade is worth it here.
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Zucchini Bread with Lemon Honey Butter
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Zucchini Ribbon Pasta
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Baked Zucchini
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Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers
Make the most of in-season zucchini (and colorful bell peppers) by stuffing them with turkey and smothering them in marinara sauce.
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Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbs and Cheese
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Zucchini-Corn Fritters
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Bulgur-Stuffed Summer Vegetables
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Light Spicy Zucchini and Tomato Casserole
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Zucchini "Hash Browns"
Zucchini takes the place of the usual potatoes in this healthy remake of hash browns, accompanied by fried eggs and whole-wheat toast. Make an easy banana-berry smoothie with frozen fruit and yogurt and breakfast is served!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini "Hash Browns" and Eggs with Berry-Nana Smoothie
Zucchini Carpaccio
Use a sharp vegetable peeler to shave thin slices of zucchini, then drizzle with a lemony vinaigrette and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese for a super flavorful summer side.
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Zucchini Pancakes
Ina admits that zucchini can be a bit boring, but it takes on new life as a dinner side dish when paired with red onion in pancake form.
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Potato and Zucchini Frittata
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Whole-Wheat Cherry Tomato and Zucchini Pan Pizza
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Broiled Zucchini and Potatoes with Parmesan Crust
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Zucchini Bread
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Zucchini and Basil Soup
Pro tip: Blend a little potato into this soup for a rich and creamy texture.
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Ricotta, Squash and Honey Flatbread
Both the vegetables and flatbreads take almost no time to grill, making this a breeze to throw together at the last minute.
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Prosciutto-and-Cheese-Filled Zucchini Rolls
Inspired by rotolo di zucchine — a ham, cheese and zucchini-based appetizer from Italy — our version uses thinly sliced prosciutto and homemade scallion cream cheese for a light and refreshing dish you can enjoy all summer long. Serve the rolls on their own as a starter or with a simply dressed salad of leafy greens for a complete meal.
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Garden Pasta With Bocconcini
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Zucchini Fritters
This healthy take on a fritter is so crispy and delectable, you’ll forget you’re actually eating vegetables.
Chocolate-Zucchini Cake
Mom always said you need to eat your veggies, right? We're just doing what we're told, with the help of cocoa powder, chocolate chips and a simple chocolate glaze!
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Summer Zucchini and Tomato Panzanella Salad
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Turkey and Zucchini Burgers
Make a lean yet juicy burger by combining ground turkey with grated zucchini and chopped scallion.
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Lemony Spaghetti and Zucchini
Spaghetti feels light and fresh when tossed with noodle-thin zucchini and lemon.
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Zucchini Cakes with Herb Sour Cream
Trisha loves how the zucchini in her crispy cakes takes on the flavor of Parmesan and fresh herbs. We love how easy and irresistible the golden-brown cakes are served alongside her cool dill- and chive-filled sour cream sauce.
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Zucchini Rollatini
It doesn't get much better than zucchini slices filled with fresh herbs, creamy ricotta and shredded mozzarella. Top them with marinara and more mozzarella and you've got a family-please in just over an hour.
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Zucchini Chili
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Zucchini "Fettuccine" with Tomato Sauce
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Grilled Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette and Shaved Romano and Toasted Pine Nuts
Zucchini sliced lengthwise grills up beautifully. Just toss it with some Romano cheese, crunchy pine nuts and a tangy vinaigrette to create the perfect side dish.
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Zucchini Lasagna
Thinly cut zucchini strips replace the noodles in this vegetarian lasagna. If your zucchini strips look watery, be sure to lay them on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture before using.
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Zucchini Pizza Bites
You're only three ingredients away from savory little bites that'll please the grown-ups as well as the kids.
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Zucchini Salad
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Healthy Zucchini Bread
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Zucchini Saute
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Summer Squash Carpaccio
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Zucchini Muffins
Stir golden raisins into the batter for little bursts of sweetness throughout these moist muffins.
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Zucchini Agrodolce
Sliced zucchini is the star of this tangy appetizer. Cook your slices in olive oil, then use the remaining oil to construct an agrodolce (a syrupy Italian sauce). Drizzle the sauce over the zucchini and top with pine nuts and fresh mint.
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Zucchini Enchiladas
No tortillas? No problem. Take advantage of summer's squash bounty and wrap your enchilada filling up in zucchini.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Zucchini and Chicken “Enchiladas”
Zucchini Panini
Sliced the proper way, zucchini can be treated just like chicken, steak or even deli meat as the main ingredient in a sandwich. Just remember to season it well so that its flavor comes through and doesn't get lost within the bread!
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Zucchini Chips
These crunchy veggie chips only require one ingredient: zucchini. Simply thinly chop up a small zucchini and pop your slices in the oven for a satisfying snack.
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Goat Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini works double duty in Anne's flavor-packed dish. Toss zucchini noodles with olive oil, tomatoes, anchovy, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, then top with cheesy, deep-fried zucchini blossoms.
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Zucchini Roll-Ups
Impress your guests with Ree’s easy zucchini roll-ups — they can be assembled and chilled up to three hours before serving.
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Zucchini Carbonara
To lighten up this version of a classic carbonara, the Pioneer Woman swaps traditional pasta for zoodles. You can either spiralize two large zucchinis or use one pound of fresh, pre-made zucchini noodles.
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Zucchini Cake
This top-rated treat is a fan favorite for a reason: adding two cups of grated, unpeeled zucchini to the batter keeps the cake fluffy and moist.
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