144 Best Zucchini Recipes - Ideas for Summer Zucchini (2024)

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144 zucchini recipes, because let’s face it, zucchini is probably the most prolific summer vegetable in the garden. Do you have zucchini coming out your ears? Yeah, me too.

It seems most families have one or two ways they cook zucchini and that’s about it.

Michelle says “I grew up with it pan fried. That’s it. I liked it but after awhile it got boring. A couple years ago I tried steaming it cubed up. And grilled. Grilled is by far the best for my family. In fact, my daughter specifically asks for it cooked that way.”

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At our house Mom would make zucchini bread but as a side for supper, she’d bake it, sliced like chips, dipped in egg and crushed up soda crackers, baked on a sheet, then topped with grated cheese the last minute or two.

There are so many amazing ways to cook zucchini that taste amazing and are healthy for you… some more healthy than others. Zucchini is pretty versatile in the kitchen, did you know you can even make mock apple pie called Zapple (see our first link under zucchini desserts below). It can be savory or sweet.

And with our mega list below, you’re sure to find plenty of recipes and ways to use up that summer zucchini harvest, ya read?

Skillet Recipes

1. Easy Skillet Zucchini with Balsamic Reduction
2. Skillet Zucchini Recipe
3. Garlic Oregano Zucchini
4. Simple Skillet Zucchini & Yellow Squash
5. Skillet Zucchini
6. Garlic Sauteed Skillet Zucchini
7. Mexican Zucchini & Beef Skillet
8. Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken Zucchini & Squash
9. Hamburger & Zucchini Skillet
10. Smoked Sausage & Zucchini Skillet
11. Tex Mex Chicken & Zucchini
12. Corn, Zucchini, & Tomato Skillet Saute
13. Sausage & Zucchini Skillet
14. Skillet Chicken & Zucchini Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
15. Loaded Southwest Corn & Zucchini Skillet
16. Zucchini Tuscan Skillet
17. Mediterranean Turkey Skillet
18. Easy Shrimp Zucchini Squash Skillet
19. Cheesy Meatball Zucchini Skillet
20. White Cheddar Chicken & Zucchini Skillet
21. Skillet Chicken with Cheesy Orzo & Zucchini

Spiralizer (Zucchini Noodles) Recipes

1. Zucchini Noodles with Garlic, Butter & Parmesan
2. Guilt-Free Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles Pasta Recipe
3. Zucchini Noodles with Tomato, Basil & Parmesan
4. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
5. Quick Spiralized Zucchini & Grape Tomatoes
6. Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles
7. Spiralized Zucchini Ricotta “Meatballs”
8. Spiralized Zucchini Mac & Cheese with Oat Crumb Crust
9. Spiralized Zucchini Pesto Pizza
10. Spiralized Zucchini Lasagna Casserole
11. One Pot Taco Zucchini Noodles
12. Cheesy Baked Zucchini Noodle Casserole Recipe
13. Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto
14. Courgetti with Coconut Milk & Sundried Tomatoes
15. Roasted Easy, Herby Sprialized Vegetables
16. Z’paghetti Bolognese (Zucchini Noodle with Meat Sauce)
17. Zucchini Pad Thai Noodles
18. Lemon & Parmesan Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
19. Butter Parmesan Zoodles
20. Zucchini Veggiefredo
21. Spiralized Zucchini & Breakfast Sausage Skillet

Breakfast

1. Zucchini & Eggs Breakfast Fritters
2. Scrambled Eggs With Zucchini
3. Zucchini Breakfast Casserole
4. Zucchini & Egg Breakfast (Paleo)
5. Zucchini Breakfast Cookies
6. Sausage & Egg Baked Zucchini Boats
7. Zucchini & Egg Breakfast Burritos
8. Zucchini Bread Breakfast Pancakes
9. Cheesy Crustless Low-Carb Zucchini Breakfast Tarts
10. Zucchini & Bacon Slice
11. Zucchini Hashbrown Muffins
12. Zucchini Waffles
13. Double Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
14. Pumpkin Zucchini Breakfast Bake
15. Zucchini Quiche Breakfast Quesadilla
16. Herb, Zucchini & Feta Omelette
17. Zucchini Egg Cups
18. Zucchini Crust Breakfast Pizza
19. 15 Minute Zucchini Beef Skillet (Paleo)
20. Zucchini Breakfast Tacos

Main Dishes

1. Sweet Corn & Zucchini Pie
2. Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
3. Zucchini Ravioli
4. Margherita Zucchini Boats
5. Cream of Zucchini Soup
6. Roasted Zucchini Black Bean & Goat Cheese Enchiladas
7. Zucchini Black Bean & Rice Skillet
8. Zucchini Pizza Casserole
9. Zucchini Chickpea Stew
10. Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Zucchini
11. Zucchini Lasagna
12. Stuffed Italian Zucchini Boats
13. Pork & Zucchini Casserole
14. Black Bean & Quinoa Stuff Zucchini
15. Zucchini Vegetable Slice

Sides

1. Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin
2. Healthy Baked Zucchini Tots
3. Baked Parmesan Zucchini
4. Sauteed Zucchini & Carrots
5. Spicy Asian Zucchini
6. Zucchini Patties
7. Garlic Parmesan Zucchini
8. Zucchini Rice
9. Calabacitas
10. Yummy Grilled Zucchini
11. Balsamic Grilled Zucchini
12. Grilled Zucchini with Teriyaki Sauce

Zucchini Breads & Muffins

1. Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
3. Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bread
4. {Healthier} Chocolate Zucchini Bread
5. Bacon & Cheddar Zucchini Bread
6. Zucchini Carrot Apple Muffins
7. Skillet Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chip Streusel
8. Lemon Zucchini Bread
9. Healthy Zucchini Bread
10. Healthy Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Chips
11. Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups
12. Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread
13. Mom’s Best Zucchini Bread
14. Chocolate Zucchini Bread
15. Simple Zucchini Bread
16. Zucchini Bread with Oats
17. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
18. Pina Colada Zucchini Bread
19. Pineapple Zucchini Bread
20. Morning Glory Zucchini Bread
21. Chocolate Chip Banana Zucchini Bread
22. Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread
23. Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
24. Watchtide’s Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread
25. Zucchini Bread MuffinsCheesy Zucchini Bread (No Yeast)
26. Blueberry Zucchini Bread
27. Almond Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Dessert Recipes

1. Zapple Pie
2. Zucchini Chocolate Chip Oat Balls
3. Oatmeal Zucchini Snack Bars
4. Flourless Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oat Brownies
5. Lemon Zucchini Cake
6. Zucchini Banana Cake with Caramel Frosting
7. Zucchini Chocolate Brownies
8. Zucchini Dessert Squares
9. Grandma’s Zucchini Cake
10. Zucchini Cobbler Bars
11. Zucchini Dessert Pie
12. Zucchini Bread Roll
13. Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies
14. Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
15. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
16. Chewy Butterscotch Zucchini Blondies
17. Zucchini Carrot Coffee Cake
18. Zucchini Brownies
19. Zucchini Dessert Crisp
20. Banana Zucchini Sheet Cake
21. Spiced Zucchini Cake
22. Blueberry Zucchini Snack Cake with Lemon Buttercream
23. Zucchini Gummy Candy

Safe Canning Recipes for Zucchini

Important to note that zucchini is no longer recommended after updated testing to pressure can. It get’s too mushy which means that the heat can’t penetrate all the way through to safely eliminate botulism spores. But, don’t fear, below are tested and safe recipes for canning up that zucchini harvest.

1. Pickled Bread-And-Butter Zucchini
2. Summer Squash Relish
3. Zucchini-Pineapple
4. Tomatoes with Okra or Zucchini
5. Garlic Dill Zucchini Pickles

There are more ways to preserve zucchini too, like freezing, dehydrating, or freeze drying.

There you have it, 144 best zucchini recipes, so tell us, which one is your favorite or do you have one we missed but absolutely must try?