Zucchini recipes don't have to be boring! There are tons of different ways to eat this summer squash. Try something new with one of these 65 zucchini recipes covering everything from breakfast to dinner, desserts, and more!
If you keep a garden, or live anywhere near someone who does, you are likely used to the over abundance of zucchini that shows up during the summer months.
We are only 5 days into our zucchini harvest and we have already gathered 25 pounds of this prolific vegetable!
Now I have quite a few ways I like to prepare zucchini for my family, but this year with such a healthy and rapidly producing garden I decided I might need to branch out a bit so that we didn't tire of the provision.
So I gathered up a bunch of recipes for myself and thought you might enjoy them as well! Some of these ideas for how to use zucchini really shocked me and I'm looking forward to trying them all!
My favorite is definitely this gluten free, paleo chocolate cake recipe made with zucchini flour!
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Health Benefits of Zucchini
Prior to this season I just accepted zucchini as a summer food and didn't think much beyond that. But now that we have a little one to feed I like to look more into the health benefits of the food we are eating as a family, beyond the fact that it's a fresh veggie.
I had no idea zucchini was so good for you! Like, actively good for you!
Just check out the nutritional value of one medium zucchini!
- 33 calories
- 0 fat
- 2 grams fiber
- 2 grams protein
- 5 grams carbs
- 3 grams sugar
- 3 milligrams vitamin C (56 percent DV)
- 4 milligrams vitamin B6 (21 percent DV)
- 3 milligrams manganese (17 percent DV)
- 3 milligrams riboflavin (16 percent DV)
- 514 milligrams potassium (15 percent DV)
- 57 milligrams folate (14 percent DV)
- 4 milligrams vitamin K (11 percent DV)
During the summer we each eat 1-3 medium zucchini per day so I'm thrilled with all the good stuff we are getting!
Because of all those amazing nutritional components, zucchini is anti-inflammatory, cancer preventive, can help improve heart health, improve digestion, promote healthy blood sugar, improve thyroid and adrenal function, and even improve your eye sight!
Who knew this unassuming little vegetable could do so much? I love it!
65 Zucchini Recipes
So if you are totally sold and ready to eat your body weight in these nutritious green veggie, look no further! This post includes a ton of ways to cook and preserve zucchini so that you never tire of it!
From zucchini bread, to zucchini cake, and everything in between. Find zucchini recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!
Zucchini Breakfast Recipes
I foolishly thought there was no way to sneak zucchini into our breakfast menu unless it was in the form of zucchini bread. Fortunately I was wrong!
These 8 ways to eat zucchini for breakfast will have you starting the day off right!
Sweet Potato and Zucchini Breakfast Burritos
Zucchini Breakfast Pizza
Zucchini Fritters
Grain Free, Zucchini and Egg Breakfast Muffins
Paleo Zucchini Oatmeal (oatless)
Cheesy Zucchini Egg Casserole
Zucchini Cheddar Scones
Blueberry Zucchini Breakfast Cookies
Zucchini Main Dish Recipes
We tend to have zucchini as a side dish, but these all look so great that I'm going to have to start making zucchini as the main dish!
Some are light and would be excellent for a lunch meal, which others are hearty enough for dinner!
Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Zucchini Tomato Gratin
Grilled Zucchini Pizza Slices
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Cheesy Zucchini Rice
Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs
Zucchini Pizza Crust
Zucchini Parmesan
Zucchini Pesto Tart
Bacon Zucchini Quiche
Spinach and Zucchini Soup
Cheesy Zucchini Potato Casserole
Raw Zucchini Tomato Lasagna
Vegetarian Pizza with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Spicy Zucchini Fritatta
Side Dishes
Or if you don't have enough zucchini for a main dish, any of these recipes for zucchini side dishes will make an amazing addition to your meal!
Parmesan Zucchini Medallions
Baked Zucchini Fries
Zucchini Tater Tots
Grilled Artichoke Pesto Zucchini Bites
Baked Zucchini Chips
Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Chips
Breaded Zucchini Chips
Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Light Zucchini Hummus
Zucchini Pasta Salad
Zucchini Butter (More like no-sugar jam)
Zucchini Bacon Rice Casserole
Zucchini Desserts:
Dessert is most people's favorite part of any meal... why not sneak a little (or a lot) of goodness in there?!
These healthy zucchini recipes for dessert will make you feel good about feeding your family a treat!
We make the strawberry zucchini fruit leather many times a year since it makes a wonderful, healthy snack in the car or lunch box!
And if you're looking for something decadent that has no-sugar or flour, then try the gluten free, paleo chocolate cake!
Strawberry Zucchini Fruit Leather
Chocolate Lover's Zucchini Cake
Zucchini Walnut Cookies
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Gluten Free Paleo Chocolate Cake with Zucchini Flour
Zucchini Cobbler Bars
Carrot and Zucchini Bars
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies
Zucchini Pie
Zucchini Bread Recipes
Sneaking veggies into baked goods is an art form when you're a mom... these recipes make it look easy and delicious!
I also love the idea of making these during the summer and freezing the bread for later in the year! While I haven't tried these bread recipes with einkorn flour, I would recommend reducing the liquid in the recipe by 20% to avoid soggy bread.
Savory Zucchini Breads
These zucchini bread recipes are either plain or have a savory element to them. They would be great as a side dish, or for a less-sweet breakfast bread to go with eggs and bacon!
Zucchini Cornbread
Zucchini Cheddar Hushpuppies
Mom’s Zucchini Bread
Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Garlic Herb Bread
Squash Puppies
Gluten Free Zucchini Almond Bread
Zucchini Sweet Breads
Or if you prefer a sweeter breakfast, or want to whip up a sweet zucchini bread for dessert, these will be perfect for you!
Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Carrot Zucchini Apple Bread
Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread with Blueberries and Pecans
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Citrus Muffins
Ways to Preserve Zucchini
If you've reached your max with zucchini for the season, or you just find yourself with more than you can eat, here are some great ideas for canning and preserving zucchini so you can enjoy it all year!
Strawberry Zucchini Fruit Leather
Zucchini Flour (excellent replacement for coconut flour!)
Roasted Zucchini Seeds
Zucchini Gummy Candy
Zucchini Fruit Snacks (no jello!)
Dried Zucchini “Pineapple”
Canned Crushed Zucchini "Pineapple"
Dill Relish
Sweet Relish (water bath can for 20 minutes)
How to Freeze Zucchini
Dried Zucchini Noodles
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