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Easy Zucchini Recipes

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If you’ve found yourself with an overabundance of zucchini this summer, I’ve got your back! From sweet to savory, here are some of my favorite easy zucchini recipes along with some recipes from my favorite bloggers from around the web. 

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You’ll find zucchini in every grocery store and farm stand you come across in the summer months. It’s grows easily and plentiful. 

Good thing it’s super versatile!

  • It’s great thrown into casseroles, soups and stews.
  • It’s perfect for sneaking into quick breads, muffins, and cupcakes.
  • Roasted zucchini makes a great side dish…or stuff it and serve it as an entrée. 
  • Spiralize it and replace your traditional spaghetti noodles
  • You can even eat it raw on crudités platters or in salads!

If you want to make the most of this summer green veggie, be sure to check out these Easy Zucchini Recipes for lots of great ideas!

Table of Contents hide
1 Is zucchini good for you?
2 How to pick a good zucchini
3 What can I do with an overgrown zucchini?
4 More summer vegetable recipes
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Is zucchini good for you?

Zucchini, sometimes referred to as courgette, is a variety of summer squash. It’s very low calorie and low fat boasting quite a few vitamins and minerals, like vitamin C, magnesium, fiber, folate, multiple B vitamins, potassium, zinc, calcium, iron, and even protein. [source]

Read about the benefits of a plant based diet.

Learn how to stock your fridge, freezer and pantry with healthy plant based staples (bonus: get a FREE grocery list printable!)

How to pick a good zucchini

Zucchini can easily be found in grocery stores all year round and at farmers markets during the summer months. Look for those that are average in size and that have smooth, unblemished skins.

What can I do with an overgrown zucchini?

This green vegetable can be grown in your own backyard garden with very little effort. One plant can produce up to 10 pounds of zucchini in just one season. And the more you harvest, the more zucchini you’re likely to get. 

So, just what are you supposed to do with that huge overgrown monstrosity that you somehow missed hiding under the leaves? Well, you probably don’t want to eat it raw, but it will still be great for soups, stews, and all the baked goods you can imagine.

More summer vegetable recipes

I hope you love these recipes as much as we do! If you try any of them, please leave a comment below with your feedback.

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For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!

Zucchini Breakfast Recipes

Layered Strawberry Peach Smoothie
veganyackattack.com
There’s a fun thing about this smoothie, that you may not realize. I snuck a bunch of zucchini in it! So, not only do you get a different variety of vitamins, you get to use up some of the bounty from you (or your nice neighbor’s) garden.
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Flax and Walnut Zucchini Muffins
One muffin on a white plate in front of a basket of vegan zucchini muffins.
Flax and Walnut Zucchini Muffins – wholesome, lightly sweetened, and perfect for breakfast or a snack any time of day!
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Easy Gluten-Free Banana Zucchini Bread (Vegan)
delightfuladventures.com
If you have a few overripe bananas begging to be used, I suggest making this moist, flavourful, and delicious vegan gluten-free banana zucchini bread. It’s super easy to make and is perfect for snacks, to serve at breakfast or brunch, or to have with afternoon tea or coffee.
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Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
thevegan8.com
Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are fluffy, oil-free, 1 bowl and ready in 30 minutes! These are super rich, decadent, moist and unbelievably vegan, yet healthy enough for breakfast!
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Breakfast Hash Browns and Veggie Skillet
Metal fork on a plate with crispy breakfast hash browns, skillet vegetables, sliced avocado, and a small bowl of salsa.
Crispy seasoned hash browns and sautéed vegetables topped with creamy avocado and spicy salsa. Served up with a side of toast and a bottomless cup of coffee, it’s breakfast perfection!
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Zucchini Side Dish Recipes and Appetizers

Vegan Cheese & Zucchini Pinwheels
www.diannesvegankitchen.com
This recipe is super easy to make using just a few ingredients. Zucchini pinwheels are gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Vegan Oven Fried Parmesan Zucchini Crisps
www.veganosity.com
Savory, healthy, and crispy vegan parmesan oven fried zucchini crisps. Low calorie and delicious!
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Veggie Potato Fritters (Baked, Not Fried!)
Plate of veggie potato fritters on arugula with a small bowl of spicy ketchup.
Crispy oil free fritters made with potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. They are baked, not fried, and make a perfect easy side dish or snack.
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chargrilled courgette salad with lemon and basil
circusgardener.com
This simple, great tasting salad, is perfect for summer!
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Vegan Zucchini Potato Casserole Recipe
www.godairyfree.org
Who doesn't love a potato casserole? Sneak in some zucchini for a healthy, filling, and satisfying dish!
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Quinoa with Garden Vegetables (Gluten Free)
Fluffy quinoa with a side of mixed spring vegetables.
A veggie packed, high protein side dish or light main meal that takes advantage of all the summer garden vegetables.
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Zucchini Entree Recipes

Garden Veggie Pasta
Two forks lying next to a plate of pasta.
An easy marinara sauce loaded up with chunky summer veggies. Perfect over pasta, zoodles, rice, baked potatoes, or polenta.
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Black Bean & Zucchini Vegan Enchiladas
Black Bean Vegan Enchiladas
Easy enchiladas with plenty of plant based protein, a good dose of veggies, and a creamy sauce.
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Chickpea Stuffed Zucchini Boats
runningonrealfood.com
These chickpea stuffed zucchini boats require just 4 ingredients! This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, easy to make and tastes amazing.
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Sweet Corn & Zucchini Risotto
www.kitchentreaty.com
This Sweet Corn Risotto is a hearty summer dish that’s both vegan and gluten-free – and a total crowd pleaser to boot.
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Low Carb Vegan Zucchini Ravioli
www.veggiesdontbite.com
Your favorite comfort food with a healthy twist! This vegan zucchini ravioli smothered with marinara and creamy Alfredo sauce is the ultimate of low carb vegan recipes.
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Gluten Free Zucchini Noodle Lasagna
pan of lasagna
www.mydarlingvegan.com
Filled with homemade cashew ricotta and tempeh “beef”, this gluten-free and vegan zucchini noodle lasagna is a meal that the whole family will love.
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Zucchini Noodle Recipes

Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles (vegan, gluten free)
Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles
Super quick and easy, low carb, and flavorful – perfect for any night of the week.
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Salt and Pepper Pasta, Made Pastaless
www.glueandglitter.com
Who needs pasta to make salt and pepper pasta? Not you, my friend. Not you. You only need four ingredients and about 30 minutes to make this recipe!
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Miso Zucchini Noodles
avirtualvegan.com
Summery, light, healthy & delicious Miso Zucchini Noodles (zoodles!). Ready from start to finish in under 15 minutes & no cooking required!
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Vegan Zucchini Pasta Alfredo
www.vnutritionandwellness.com
This Vegan Zucchini Pasta Alfredo is perfect when you want something lower carb or paleo. The zucchini noodles are lighter than pasta but still tasty and satisfying when you’re craving something creamy.
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Zucchini Soup Recipes

Zucchini Noodle Curry Coconut Soup with Grilled Tofu
girlheartfood.com
My new favorite vegetarian soup, this Zucchini Noodle Curry Coconut Soup with Grilled Tofu has deliciousness to the max, you guys! There’s a rich curry and coconut based broth seasoned with flavors of garlic and ginger and then there’s marinated grilled tofu with loads of veggies, including mushrooms, peppers and spinach. Plus, zucchini noodles – how fun!
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Quinoa Vegetable Soup (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)
Bowl of quinoa vegetable soup garnished with a fresh sprig of parsley.
A quick and easy soup made with summer vegetables. Light tasting, yet filling from the protein packed quinoa.
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Spinach Coconut Zucchini Soup with garlic croutons
www.supergoldenbakes.com
A vibrant soup full of goodness: spinach, zucchini, leeks, potato and coconut milk. Serve with garlic croutons for a quick meal.
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Zucchini Chickpea Stew (Vegan)
www.veggiessavetheday.com
Delicious hot or cold with an oil-free option!
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Zucchini Dips and Sauces

Zucchini Dip
recipesfromapantry.com
This light refreshing and creamy Zucchini Dip with Mint is completed with coconut yoghurt and mint. It is perfect for a quick and healthy snack and the excuse to use up your zucchini / courgette bounty.
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Summer Zucchini Pesto (Vegan & Oil-Free)
pesto in a small glass jar with a spoon
veganhuggs.com
Fresh Zucchini Pesto is the perfect sauce for all of your summer dishes.
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Zucchini Hummus
detoxinista.com
Made without beans, this one is properly combined to help streamline your digestion, Paleo-friendly, and it tastes remarkably like the original!
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Sweet Zucchini Recipes

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars (Oil Free, Vegan)
Squares of chocolate chip zucchini cake drizzled in chocolate sauce.
Delicious little snack cake bites full of a summer garden staple. Eat Your Veggies!
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Vegan Zucchini Brownies
lovingitvegan.com
Fudgy and rich vegan zucchini brownies with a chocolate fudge topping. Mega-chocolatey and so easy to make, and you’ll never know there’s zucchini in them!
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
allergylicious.com
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins as divine as a cupcake, but healthy & loaded with veggies! This is a great way to sneak in your veggies and have the kids begging more more.
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Chocolate Zucchini Donuts.
theprettybee.com
Chocolate zucchini donuts are a perfect way to sneak some veggies into your dessert! These are light and fluffy – a delicious baked donut recipe!
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Buckwheat Zucchini Chocolate Cupcakes
www.unconventionalbaker.com
These Buckwheat Zucchini Cupcakes are super moist, have an interesting texture and bounce, and are delicious — sort of like a fudgey chocolate mud-cake.
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Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Blondies (vegan/gf)
www.feastingonfruit.com
Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Blondies that are gooey and sweet, loaded with salted dark chocolate, speckled with green, and so easy to make. Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free!
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Comments

  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    Thank you so much for including me in this delicious zucchini round up! Now, off to the grocery to grab some 😉 Everything looks so delicious!

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    • Jenn Sebestyen

      Thank you for your delicious recipe!

      Reply

  2. Becky Striepe

    Oh YUM! Thank you for including my Salt & Pepper Zoodles alongside so many delicious options! They all look ah-mazing!

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    • Jenn Sebestyen

      Since my garden is usually overrun with the stuff by end of summer, I’m thankful for so many yummy options! Thanks, Becky!

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  3. Dianne

    So many yummy recipes, so little time! Thanks so much for including my pinwheels!

    Reply

    • Jenn Sebestyen

      So true! Thanks, Dianne!

      Reply

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