Unlock our ultimate collection of zucchini recipes for every craving. Whether you’re looking for a quick bread or hearty main or a fresh salad, there’s no shortage of delicious ways to use up summer zucchini.
Of all veggies, zucchini is a personal favorite of mine. For as far as I can remember I’ve always loved all sorts of savory zucchini recipes, until I discovered years ago that we could also use them in desserts. To me, it’s really the ultimate summer veggie: super versatile, easy to use, and incredibly tasty.
Zucchini are in season now! So if your garden is overflowing with zucchini or simply want to make the best of seasonal produce at the farmers market, this roundup is for you. It brings together my favorite zucchini recipes for every occasion—and every craving. I hope you’ll find all the inspiration you need for the entire summer and early fall season!
Zucchini Recipes for Every Craving
Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi with Burrata
Balsamic roasted vegetable gnocchi with burrata is a simple vegetarian dish, bursting with flavors. Ready in 30 minutes, it is sure to become a family favorite!
Corn and Zucchini Orzo Salad
This corn and zucchini orzo salad with goat cheese is not your average salad recipe. Prepared with orzo, it features sautéed zucchini, corn and goat cheese together with mint for a very refreshing touch. Simple and delicious!
Pesto Zucchini & Goat Cheese Quiche with a Seeded Crust
This delicious zucchini quiche features fresh goat cheese, pesto, and a subtle pie crust with seeds. Perfect for brunch or a light lunch.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
These generous chocolate chip zucchini muffins are perfection. They’re tall, fluffy, extremely moist thanks to the zucchini, and packed with delicious flavors.
Green Goddess Quinoa Salad
Green goddess quinoa salad is loaded with quinoa, green vegetables and protein. Quick and easy to assemble, this healthy vegetarian salad will keep you full and energized throughout the day.
Mediterranean Chickpea Zoodles with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
These Mediterranean chickpea zoodles burst with summer flavors. Both vegan and gluten-free, this healthy dish features some zucchini noodles, olives and roasted chickpeas, tossed in a delicious homemade sun-dried tomato sauce. Enjoy hot or cold!
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters are always a crowd-pleaser, whether you serve them as an appetizer, a side or even as a main. Prepared with grated zucchini, they’re vegetarian, with a texture that is irresistibly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Zucchini Goat Cheese Casserole with Crumble Topping
Zucchini Goat Cheese Casserole with Crumble Topping makes a lovely summer dish, bursting with light and refreshing flavors. Olive oil, lemon zest and zucchini are combined together with soft and creamy goat cheese, and topped with a parmesan crisp that adds in texture. Simple and delicious!
Fresh Pappardelle with Grilled Vegetables
Fresh pappardelle with grilled vegetables make for a quick and easy vegetarian dish with a fresh summer touch. They come with a subtle yet simple white wine sauce that instantly elevates them.
Savory Zucchini Bread with Goat Cheese
This savory zucchini bread with goat cheese and basil pesto is bursting with fresh flavors and will be a perfect addition to your summer picnics.
Easy Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna (+ video)
With layers of cheese, tomato sauce and vegetables, this EASY vegetarian lasagna will soon become a favorite in your house. Low-carb and gluten-free, it is simply prepared with zucchini noodles.
Zucchini Galette with Burrata and Hazelnuts
This beautiful zucchini galette is prepared with honey zucchini ribbons, toasted hazelnuts, and some burrata cheese bursting with refreshing flavors.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Super moist, soft and loaded with chocolate chips, this zucchini bread is slightly addictive. You will be asking for more!
Lentil Salad with Zucchini, Feta and Mint
This simple lentil salad with zucchini, feta and mint is the perfect easy meal for busy days. Vegetarian, gluten-free and healthy, it’s packed with wonderful refreshing flavors. Don’t pass on the vinaigrette!
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
You will fall in love with this healthy chocolate zucchini bread recipe. Super easy to make, it is naturally sweetened with applesauce and it has a rich and irresistible moist texture. The answer to all your chocolate cravings without the guilt!
Green Goddess Lasagna
These green vegetable lasagna are packed with greens and cheesy flavors. They feature an incredible spinach bechamel sauce, basil pesto, zucchini, goat cheese and noodle lasagna. Perfect for meal prep and kid approved!
Salmon & Zucchini Ricotta Pie
Salmon and Zucchini Ricotta Pie is a delicious savory pie, bursting with fresh, creamy flavors and a subtle hint of dill.
Healthy Vegan Lemon Zucchini Bread
This healthy vegan lemon zucchini bread is light, fluffy and perfectly tender, with a subtle lemon glaze. Halfway between the zucchini bread and the lemon loaf, it’s the best of both made healthy!
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Zucchini chocolate chip cookies are incredibly soft, cakey, and loaded with nuts and oats. They taste like chocolate chip zucchini bread but in a cookie!
Zucchini Ricotta Soup with Mint
A delicious zucchini ricotta soup with mint, prepared with just a few simple ingredients and that can be served either warm or cold.
Greek Chicken Salad with Zoodles
This delicious Greek chicken salad with zoodles (zucchini noodles), feta and olives makes a wonderful summer meal. Protein-packed, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and naturally gluten-free, this healthy salad can also be wrapped up in a lunch box for busy days.
Almond, Zucchini and Blue Cheese Tart
Easy summer savory tart with zucchini, blue cheese and slivered almonds. Perfect for all cheese lovers out there!
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I love hearing from you! If you try one of several of these zucchini recipes, please leave a review, letting me know how you liked it/them.
