These are some of the best fun & easy zucchini recipes and they are the perfect way to use up your delicious zucchini this summer. This healthy, garden-fresh vegetable can be used for a variety of savory and sweet recipes, easily making it a staple in your kitchen.
Whether you plant a garden every year and find yourself struggling to keep up with your zucchini plants or have neighbors dropping some off at your doorstep, it’s one of the best summer produce items around and can be used in so many ways.
I love cooking and baking with this nutrient-packed vegetable. Zucchini is so versatile and can be used for savory dishes but also sweet. With its mild flavor, zucchini is a great addition to many recipes like soups, pastas, and casseroles. Not to mention the amazing moisture it adds to cakes, brownies, and breads.
June though August is the best time to buy zucchini from farmer’s markets (or really just ask a neighbor because it seems like someone always has extra they are trying to give away!) but you can still find it year round in most grocery stores. It is one of those veggies you should always have in your fridge. I hope with these easy recipes you can find a new favorite way to eat all of that fresh zucchini!
- Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread
I love anything lemon so when I used my zucchini bread recipe and just tweaked it a bit by adding lemon and poppyseeds, I knew it was going to be an instant hit. And it was. The sweet-tart lemon glaze that tops this wonderfully moist bread is probably my favorite part.
- Zucchini Salad
Now this one may have you turning your nose up at it but trust me, don’t knock it until you try it. My family was blown away by how simple yet delicious this was. The lemon and salt help tenderize the zucchini to perfection and the crunch of the pine nuts is the perfect savory element. It has such big flavor but yet is crisp and fresh. Try it!
- Pineapple Zucchini Bread
Lets try something unique and different but also in a way, familiar. This Pineapple Zucchini Bread is bursting with fresh fruit flavor but also so incredibly moist with the fresh zucchini giving it a perfect mix of sweetness.
- Grandma’s Zucchini Bread
This is probably one of the first recipes that comes to mind when someone says they have an abundance of zucchini and need to use it all up. Here comes in zucchini bread. It’s a classic that is easy to make and everyone loves. The warm spices of cinnamon and cloves add a comforting flavor that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of zucchini.
- Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
While I do love using zucchini for cakes and brownies and bread, not all zucchini recipes are sweet! This Zucchini Casserole is always the first to go when placed on the table. It’s just so good with the creamy, cheesy sauce with a rich and creamy texture that’s hard to resist, and the toasted Panko breadcrumbs add a delightful crunch to every bite. Move over mac & cheese.
- Zucchini Noodles (aka Zoodles)
This is the healthier alternative to regular noodles and is such a fun way to get through lots of zucchini if you are overwhelmed with your own green thumb. I also have the best tips and tricks to make sure your noodles don’t turn watery and soggy. They taste so much like real spaghetti that I usually prefer these to the real thing!
- Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
It’s regular zucchini bread but better! No one will ever believe you that there is zucchini in it! The moist bread with the rich chocolate goodness makes this more of a treat than an actual bread. My kids and husband love when I make this to the point that I went ahead and wrote my recipe for two loaves, instead of one, because we go through it so fast and it freezes beautifully.
- Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Nothing makes me happier than a good kabob loaded with veggies and protein. They are so delicious and everything cooks at once making it so quick and easy. The marinade is what adds so much flavor and you can customize it anything you want. This is an easy way to use up any leftover zucchini but also feed a crowd.
- Morning Glory Muffins
I love having an easy healthy snack for on the go or to give to my kids. These healthy Morning Glory Muffins are packed with carrots, zucchini, apple, pecans, coconut, and whole wheat flour. Stick them in the freezer so you have some ready to go when you are running out the door.
- Zucchini Brownies
This Zucchini Brownie may just be my favorite recipe on this list. Though the name is a bit confusing because it’s not quite a brownie, but not exactly a cake. It’s fudgy but also a bit more light and fluffy compared to a denser brownie. But really all that does matter is that it is delicious. And did I mention the frosting partially melts into the cake. Needless to say, I adore these.
- Beef Kabobs with Marinade
Did you know this has been in my top five most popular recipes for YEARS! It’s a house favorite and only gets better and better with its tried and true marinade and juicy flavor of the meat and veggies. Use whatever veggies you have on hand with your zucchini and get ready to enjoy your new favorite recipe!
- Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Whenever I am in a dinner rut or too tired to make anything, I usually lean on a pasta dish because it cooks fast and is usually super easy. My Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a go-to and has plenty of zucchini in it because the flavor and textures pair so well together with the shrimp and creamy, garlicky sauce! It comes together in twenty minutes or less and is so, so satisfying. We love it!
- Easy Minestrone Soup
Sometimes you just need a good, hearty, comfort meal. Easy Minestrone soup is everything you would want with its hearty vegetables, Italian sausage, and flavorful herbs. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread and it’s the coziest meal to warm your soul.
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