Sautéed zucchini, roasted zucchini, zucchini bread, the options are endless when it comes to deciding what recipe to make use of your zucchinis. With so many recipes and so little time, we’ve complied a list to make your zucchini breakfast, lunch, and dinner searches a breeze. Try selections like our Easy Zucchini Tart, Savory Zucchini Crepe Cake, or Spiral-Cut Zucchini Summer Salad for ways to unlock the underlying flavors of this summer ingredient.
Zucchini Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Savory Zucchini Muffins
Whether you need a grab and go breakfast option or a dish to take to the family cookout, these Savory Zucchini Muffins satisfy any hunger cravings. You can even substitute the chicken stuffing mix and chicken soup for vegan stuffing and veggie soup and add plant-based butter to customize this dish to your diet.
Spiral-Cut Zucchini Summer Salad
The fresh produce in this Spiral-Cut Zucchini Summer Salad helps create the perfect, energizing lunch recipe. Not to mention, the spiralized zucchini adds a different texture than the usual slices you see in salads.
Thai-Inspired Zucchini Noodles
If you haven’t had a chance to try “zoodles” (zucchini noodles) then now is the time! This Thai-Inspired Zucchini Noodles recipe is a healthy pasta with a kick. The zoodles soak in the Thai-style sauce that’s a little sweet, a little hot, and a lot delicious.
Brooke’s Zucchini Bread
Everyone needs an essential Zucchini Bread recipe that’s great to make for bake sales or to take for lunch. Combine this dense bread with your favorite type of butter or jam or even eat it plain for a snack in between meals.
Roasted Sheet Pan Veggies with Spicy Glaze
Why have zucchini by itself when you can mix it in with other vegetables like yellow squash, okra, cherry tomatoes, and corn? These Roasted Sheet Pan Veggies are a great side for any dinner. Plus, with only one pan needed, it’s an easy recipe to prepare. Though we must admit it is the Spicy Glaze that makes this recipe such a hit.
“Secret Weapon” Easy Zucchini Tart
If you want to impress your guests with a visually stunning recipe then this Easy Zucchini Tart is for you. The spirals of green create an intriguing design that only further proves its excellence by tasting. While it looks complicated, the preparation is actually simple with a list of under 10 ingredients.
Grilled Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt Sauce and Corn Relish
Ditch the basics of stuffed zucchini and instead give Grilled Zucchini a try. This recipe uses a Tahini Yogurt Sauce that’s tangy and brings out the natural flavors of the zucchini. Finish it off with a Corn Relish (either store-bought or made from home) and your nutritious lunch for the day is set.
Magical Zucchini Pasta Sauce
We touched on zucchini noodles earlier in this list but what about a Zucchini Pasta Sauce? You could choose to combine this sauce with your zoodles or use another variety of your choosing. Either way this sauce provides a savory, herbaceous base for a dinner favorite.
Simple Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This dessert take on zucchini bread is excellent for chocolate lovers and those with sweet tooth. With the addition of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, our Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a fun way to add some vegetables into your dessert choice. We even add a little bit of espresso powder to complement the decadence of the chocolate.
Zucchini Soup
When the late summer temperatures start to drop, this Zucchini Soup fulfills those waiting for the fall soup season. The best part is all you need is a blender to help you create a smooth, creamy base of green goodness. Feel free to top with zoodles or other savory garnishes like herbs or olive oil.
Savory Zucchini Crepe Cake
While this Savory Zucchini Crepe Cake is not your typical dessert cake, it is a layered crepe appetizer packed with cheese and the flavors of zucchini. Add some bacon lardons on top and you’ve created a veggie “cake” that even the kids will be reaching for.
Roasted Salmon with Sautéed Spinach and Zucchini
The next time you go to make salmon, be sure to include a zucchini accompaniment that dresses up your protein with a slighty-sweet profile. This Roasted Salmon sits on a bed of sautéed spinach, chopped zucchini, and a dill relish that makes use of fresh tomatoes.
Bánh Mì-Inspired Grilled Zucchini Sandwiches
A hearty zucchini sandwich is just what you need for a healthy and energizing lunch. With a Bánh Mì inspiration, these sandwiches layer quick-pickled carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and jalapeños with zucchini, cilantro, hot sauce, and mayo.
Baked Zucchini Fritters with Oregano and Mint
Frying veggies is always going to make them more succulent. These Baked Zucchini Fritters use feta, eggs, scallions, oregano, and mint to ensure plenty of flavor in every bite. Serve them alongside Greek yogurt as a cooling dip.
Scarpaccia (Italian Zucchini Tart)
Scarpaccia just means a rustic Italian tart which we make our own by topping with thin slices of zucchini, zucchini blossoms, spring onions, and thyme. The best part is it does not take a pro to make such a simple and delicious Italian Zucchini Tart recipe.
Greek Zucchini Fritters (Kolokythokeftedes)
A traditional Greek appetizer, Kolokythokeftedes essentially translates to zucchini meatball. They’re crispy on the outside and utterly soft on the inside. Plus you’ll learn to make a caper-yogurt sauce with a bit of orange blossom water for extra flavor.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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