Zucchini gets a lot of attention in the summer, when it’s readily available in the farmers markets and in home gardens. Zucchini recipes come in handy because this vegetable tends to grow abundantly, leaving people with this question: What do I do with all this zucchini? Oh, there are so many ways to use this veggie! We’ve rounded up a bunch of our favorite recipes, from the expected choices such as zucchini bread to
Easy Zucchini Bread
First and foremost, we think of this quick and gently spiced snacking bread when we think of zucchini recipes, don’t we? It’s so adaptable, too; you can change the spices if you want, or add chopped nuts. (We like walnuts).
Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Pasta
This dish is all the things that are so good about ratatouille, but roasted in the oven, and tossed with pasta, fresh basil, and topped with cheese. So good! We love a good sheet pan recipe!
No-Reheat Thai Chicken, Zucchini and Carrot Bowls
When it’s hot out and we’re on the go a lot, it’s great to have some no-reheat meal options within the rotation. This noodle-based dish is great hot, warm, room temperature, or cold. Not too many recipes can boast that versatility.
Air Fryer Crispy Zucchini Chips
Here’s a great use for your air fryer, and all that zucchini. Lightly bread and air fry these thinly sliced chips of zucchini for a tasty snack or side. Serve with ranch, blue cheese, or your favorite dipper.
Zucchini Fritters
There are so many ways to make fritters, but this zucchini recipe with scallions, dill, and lemon zest is fresh and bright. It’s also really good with tzatziki sauce or homemade ranch dressing for dipping.
Veggie Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower and Zucchini
Mac and cheese is awesome on its own but we like this version a lot because not only is it a great way to use zucchini, it is a very forgiving recipe. You can easily add in other veggies or swap out some depending on what you have on hand. Same for the cheese! Make it yours!
Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan
Here’s one of our favorite quick and simple zucchini recipes that involve a few ingredients and the heat of your oven. It’s delicious and low-effort and high reward!
Ground Beef, Orzo and Zucchini Casserole
Here’s a hearty way to use your zucchini: turn it into a baked casserole with ground beef, pasta, and cheese. This one preps well.
Beef Zucchini Enchilada Meal Prep
The zucchini turns into long noodle-like ribbons and stands in for tortillas for this fun and tasty meal prep that’s great if you’re gluten-free, following a low-carb diet, or just looking for something different to try.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
This is one of those marvels of baking. If you didn’t know there was zucchini in this cake, you wouldn’t know there was zucchini in this cake! Zucchini, like grated carrots, adds some sweetness and moisture to cake.
What do you like to do with zucchini? Inquiring minds wanna know; leave us a note in the comments.
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