50 Zucchini Recipes: The Best List Of Delicious Ways To Use Zucchini (2024)

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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 yourimmune 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

1. Spiralize a few zucchini’s
2. Line a large glass storage container with paper towel
3. 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, youcan! 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

Read full details on: Healthy Fitness Meals

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

Read full details on: Life Made Sweeter

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Read full details on: eatwell101

10-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

Read full details on: eatwell101

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

Read full details on: Healthy Fitness Meals

Greek Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Read full details on: Platings & Pairings

Baked Zucchini Chips

Read full details on: Cooking LSL

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

Read full details on: Plays Well With Butter

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)

Read full details on: Beaming Baker

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