50 Zucchini Recipes: The Best List Of Delicious Ways To Use Zucchini
Healthy Zucchini Recipes
50 easy zucchini recipes that are so delicious! Zucchini is incredibly versatile. It can be steamed, boiled, baked, sauteed, stir fried or grilled!
Zucchini be added to most types of meals! Including Keto!
Zucchini is a very healthy vegetable. It can also be eaten raw. Raw zucchini is used in salads, wraps, sandwiches, appetizers, dips or as a spiralized pasta noodle.
Enjoy the recipes below, year round, especially for summer!
Zucchini Health Benefits
- Rich in nutrients
- High in antioxidants
- Contributes to healthy digestion
- Reduce blood sugar levels
- Improve heart health
- Strengthen your vision
- Aids weight loss
- Promotes bone health
- Anti cancer
- Contributes to healthy prostate
- Improves thyroid function
Zucchini Nutrition
- Calories: 17
- Protein: 1 gram
- Fat: less than 1 gram
- Carbs: 3 grams
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Fiber: 1 gram
Source: Healthline
How To Store Zucchini
- On your counter in a cool spot, used within 1 to 2 days.
- Store in the refrigerator.
How Long Does Zucchini Last In The Fridge
Store unwashed uncut zucchini in a plastic or cloth bag in the refrigerator for up to one week.
The bag should be perforated or loosely tied, not sealed tightly.
How To Cook Zucchini
- Oven
- Stove
- Grill
- Air fryer
- In a skillet
How To Make Zucchini Noodles
Use any of the following equipment:
- Spiralizer
- Handheld Spiralizer
- Julienne Peeler
- Mandoline Slicer
- Kitchenaid Spiralizer
Should You Peel The Zucchini
Don't do it. The added green colour makes the dish beautiful. The skin of the zucchini also provides extra nutrients.
The skin of zucchini contains healthy amounts of carotenoids.
Carotenoids are beneficial antioxidants that can protect you from disease and enhance your immune system. Provitamin A carotenoids can be converted into vitamin A, which is essential for growth, immune system function, and eye health. Source: healthline
How To Cook Zucchini Noodles
- Bake
- Saute
- Boil
- Microwave
Make Zucchini Noodles Ahead Of Time
- Spiralize a few zucchini's
- Line a large glass storage container with paper towel
- Add your noodles and place the container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days
More Zucchini Noodle Tips
To make super long strands try a spiralizer.
Select one medium zucchini per person to spiralize. It will yield more noodles.
How Do You Cut Zucchini Into Sticks
- Rinse the zucchini to remove dirt
- Cut off the ends
- Cut off slices
Can You Freeze Zucchini Without Blanching
Yes, you can! Wash the zucchini and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Blot dry with a paper towel and place the slices on a baking sheet in the freezer.
Freeze the zucchini up to 2 hours. Once frozen, transfer the slices to a freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months.
How Long Do I Blanch Zucchini Before Freezing
Blanch for 1 to 2 minutes until the zucchini is bright green!
Remove immediately to ice water to stop the blanching process then strain the water out before freezing.
Dietary Type
- Keto
- Vegan
- Low Carb
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
Category Of Zucchini Recipes Featured
- Bread
- Noodles (pasta)
- Fried Zucchini
- Lasagna
- Zucchini Boats
- Zucchini Chips
- Side Dishes
- Soup
- Salad
- Pizza
- Pie
- Muffins
Zucchini Bread Recipes
See 6 recipes below.
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
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Fluffy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Pancakes
Read full details on: Ambitious Kitchen
Double Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
Read full details on: Running With Spoons
Must-Try, Super-Moist Zucchini Bread
Read full details on: Alexandra Cooks
Zucchini Chocolate Chunk Coconut Bread
Read full details on: Half Baked Harvest
Keto Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Read full details on: Wholesome Yum
Zucchini Noodles
See 4 recipes below.
Thai Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodle Bowl
Featured on Change In Seconds, list of noodle bowl recipes.
10-Minute Pizza Zucchini Noodles with Marinara Sauce & Pepperoni
Read full details on: eatwell101
Zucchini Noodles with Teriyaki Chicken
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Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles
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10-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
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Baked Or Fried Zucchini
See 3 recipes below.
Is Fried Zucchini Better Than French Fries
Yes it is. Zucchini has more fiber than potatoes and is lower in carbohydrates.
Baked Zucchini Fries
Read full details on: She Love's Biscotti
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Read full details on: Damn Delicious
Zucchini And Feta Fritters
Read full details on: Cooking LSL
Zucchini Lasagna
See 3 recipes below.
Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
Read full details on: A Saucy Kitchen
Easy Zucchini Lasagna
Read full details on: A Simple Palate
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
Read full details on: Platings & Pairings
Zucchini Boats
See 5 recipes below.
Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Read full details on: The Modern Proper
Cheesy Healthy Mexican Zucchini Boats
Read full details on: Oh Sweet Basil
Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Read full details on: Carlsbad Cravings
Low Carb Burrito Zucchini Boats
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Greek Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Baked Zucchini Chips
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Zucchini Side Dishes
See 8 recipes below.
Sheet Pan Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas
Read full details on: Little Broken
Zucchini Parmesan
Read full details on: Peas & Crayons
Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Read full details on: The Girl On Bloor
Bacon Corn Zucchini Parmesan
Read full details on: Munchkin Time
Sautéed Zucchini with Mint, Basil & Pine Nuts
Read full details on: Alexandra Cooks
Spicy Chickpea And Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Read full details on: Half Baked Harvest
Grilled Zucchini With Goat Cheese And Pine Nuts
Read full details on: Foodie Crush
Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup
Read full details on: eatwell101
Zucchini Salad
See 5 recipes below.
Summer Pasta Salad w/ Grilled Zucchini, Corn and Cilantro Pesto
Read full details on: Feasting At Home
Lemony Grated Zucchini Salad With Tomatoes, Olives & Feta
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Three Herb Tomato Zucchini Salad
Read full details on: Cotter Crunch
Corn and Grilled Zucchini Salad
Read full details on: Simply Delicious Food
Grilled Zucchini, Chickpea, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Salad
Read full details on: Two Peas & Their Pod
Zucchini Pizza
See 8 recipes below.
Spicy Eggplant & Zucchini Pizza With Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Read full details on: Nourish Deliciously
Keto Zucchini Pizza
Read full details on: The Little Pine
Zucchini Crust Breakfast Pizza
Read full details on: A Saucy Kitchen
Zucchini, Tomato, and Corn Pizza with Sweet Potato Crust
Read full details on: Dietitian Debbie Dishes
Delicious Zucchini Pizza Crust Recipe
Read full details on: Ambitious Kitchen
30 Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats
Read full details on: The Girl On Bloor
Low Carb Zucchini Crust Pizza
Read full details on: Gimme Delicious
Zucchini Pizza With Lemon Slices
Read full details on: Kitchen Konfidence
Zucchini Pie
See 2 recipes below.
Cheesy Zucchini And Corn Pie
Read full details on: Half Baked Harvest
Zucchini Pie with Fresh Herbs
Read full details on: Amy Casey Cooks
Zucchini Muffins
See 5 recipes below.
Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Read full details on: Running With Spoons
Healthy Zucchini Muffins
Read full details on: Gimme Some Oven
Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Read full details on: Paleo Running Momma
Healthy Moist Vegan Zucchini Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips
Read full details on: Beaming Baker
Feel Good Zucchini Muffins
Read full details on: Pinch Of Yum
Healthy Zucchini Brownies (Vegan & GF)
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