21 Easy Zucchini Recipes

Zucchini is by far the most popular summertime vegetable! Since it's such a versatile ingredient, I prepared a plethora of tasty and easy to make zucchini recipes to broaden your horizon! You'll find tasty recipe ideas for appetizers, snacks, dinner, and dessert!

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• Healthy Olive Oil Cake
• Ramen Soup 
• Roasted Shrimp in Spicy Green Sauce
• Bratwurst with Sriracha Aioli
• Crustless Bacon Quiche
• Squashed Zucchini Pancakes
• White Zucchini Cake with Blueberries
• Vegan Pho
• Herb Garden Pizza
• Buffalo Chicken Boats
• Pasta Sauce
• Chocolate Brownies
• Zucchini Chips
• Baked Zucchini Casserole
• Classic Zucchini Bread
• Courgette Soup
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
• Grilled Zucchini with Lemon & Feta
• Summer Salad
• Zucchini Parmesan
• Lasagna Rolls

There is an endless amount of zucchini recipes on the interweb. Just do a Google or Pinterest search and you'll be presented with more recipes made with this vegetable than you could imagine. And while I'm sure there are many good ones out there that include this healthy vegetable, all the ones I've listed below are tried and true. And let me tell you, these are easy zucchini recipes that really stand out!

Healthy Olive Oil Cake

Even though this is a bread loaf recipe, I've labeled it as a cake. This has to be one of the moistest cakes I've ever had. The fresh zucchini adds so much moisture. This bread is full of fruits and vegetables and is a huge crowd pleaser!

Ramen Soup 

Skip the carbs and use zucchini noodles instead! If you like Ramen, you will LOVE this zoodle dish! This is one of my favorite vegan zucchini recipes. Made with a hearty vegetable stock, fresh ginger, and miso, this ramen soup is hands down the healthiest version you'll ever eat!

Roasted Shrimp in Spicy Green Sauce

Shrimp and zucchini are a perfect pair and with this recipe, you can make it ahead of time. You'll serve the roasted shrimp in spicy green sauce over sauteed zoodles and then bake it in the oven. This is an easy and healthy dinner everyone will love!

Bratwurst with Sriracha Aioli

A classic brats recipe with a twist. First, you'll grill the bratwurst and then place it in a toasted pretzel bun. Then you'll top it with a simple zucchini salad made with apple and then drizzled on the sriracha aioli. Top this one off with a creamy sriracha sauce to add some heat!

Crustless Bacon Quiche

If you're looking for baked zucchini recipes, then you'll love this one! This Zucchini quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! You'll mix the cheese, bacon, egg, and other quiche ingredients. Bake this in oven and in 35 minutes, you'll have a hearty recipe perfect for any occasion!

Squashed Zucchini Pancakes

Who would have thought that vegetable pancakes could be so delicious...and healthy! The shredded zucchini is tossed with and takes on the flavors of the leeks, garlic, herbs, and blue cheese. Add the eggs, flour, and a couple handfuls of breadcrumbs to help bind the mixture together in a thick, textured batter. From there, fry these pancakes up in a skillet or griddle and serve as an appetizer! Dip them in a Sweet & Spicy or a Sour Cream based chili sauce!

White Zucchini Cake with Blueberries

If you've never made zucchini cake, it's mind blowing delicious. Let me tell you, it's a game changer. Topped with lemon curd and cream cheese frosting, this is a healthy cake recipe everyone can enjoy, especially with the fresh blueberries on top!

Vegan Pho

Zoodles are fantastic and I love using them as a substitute for pasta in soup recipes! This pho soup recipe is made with ginger, cinnamon, basil as well as other fantastic spices. The zoodles keep this zucchini soup super light and extra nutritious!

Herb Garden Pizza

Who says pizza is unhealthy? This zucchini pizza has a lot of nutrition going on with the squash, olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. Quick & easy to make, it's packed with flavor from with the raw and roasted zucchini, pesto, and herbs.

Buffalo Chicken Boats

I'm in love with zucchini boats! This summer vegetable is perfect for stuffing any type of meat, cheese, or dip into. Plus, it’s a great healthy alternative! And stuffed zucchini is fabulous, especially with the chicken, cheese, celery, and hot sauce!

Pasta Sauce

This is not your typical pasta recipe. You'll mostly see zoodles recipes but this, the pasta sauce is made out of zucchini! Fresh basil, walnut, olive oil, and capers are pureed with sauteed zucchini to deliver the most flavorful green sauce you've ever tasted!

Chocolate Brownies

If you've never made zucchini brownies, then this is the recipe for you! This healthy chocolate zucchini cake like recipe that has some good nutritional value associated! These are soft, moist, and oh so ooey gooey! And guess what, these are easy to make!

Zucchini Chips

It only takes 2 ingredients to make these tasty keto friendly chips. And it's a versatile recipe! you can use any vegetable that can be eaten raw as well as cooked. As for the cheese to use, get creative! I like Parmesan and gruyere!

Baked Zucchini Casserole

Using fresh yellow squash, zucchini, cream sauce, and plenty of cheese, this casserole feeds a houseful and tastes just like dinner at Grandma’s. The whole family will love it!

Classic Zucchini Bread

Surprisingly easy to make, this bread is tender, moist, and loaded with this shredded vegetable! Shredding this summer vegetable is the key to making this bread so moist. If you like banana bread, you're going to love this recipe!

Courgette Soup

This velvety courgette soup is a tasty way to use up all that summer zucchini! It's quick, easy, and delicious and you only need 5 ingredients to make this soup. It's done and ready in 15 minutes!

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

These crispy fries are quick to make and are a healthier alternative when it comes to snacking. These crispy crunchy sticks are great as an appetizer, side dish, or snack and take just 5 minutes to air fry!

Grilled Zucchini with Lemon & Feta

Sometimes you just need to keep it simple and with this grilled vegetable, not only is it simple but it's also very flavorful. Easy ingredients like lemon, olive oil, garlic, and feta season this grilled zucchini beautifully and makes the perfect side dish for any chicken, fish, or beef!

Summer Salad

This Zoodle Caprese Salad is made with heirloom tomatoes, burrata, and a fresh basil walnut pesto. It's the perfect lunch and pairs deliciously with a light soup recipe!

Zucchini Parmesan

You'll start this recipe by frying the breaded zucchini until it's crispy and then bake it in a casserole dish with layers of marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. This low-carb Parmesan recipe is perfect for any family dinner!

Lasagna Rolls

Super easy to make with simple ingredients from your pantry and fridge. Budget friendly, and so rich in flavor that everyone wants a second plate in no time. These zucchini lasagna rolls are also great for meal prep and make ahead meals!

I can’t wait to hear how this recipe turned out for you! If you’ve tried this or any other recipe of mine on the website, make sure you rate the recipe. You can also leave a comment below! I love hearing from you!

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