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52 Amazing Recipes to Use Up Extra Zucchini


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Zucchini is abundant in summer gardens right now! Let these recipes help you use up all those leftover delicious summer squash. You’ll find sweet and savory recipes that your family will love.

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

fried zucchini slices on a wooden plate.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

Make amazing Air Fryer Zucchini Chips for your family with this simple recipe! A crunchy coating of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese makes these healthier fried zucchini chips poppable and irresistible.

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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

3 chocolate zucchini muffins on a plate.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

Delicious and fluffy, these double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the perfect tasty treat. Made with an impressive three cups of shredded zucchini, they’re so good and packed with amazing flavor and chocolate chips.

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Mediterranean Zucchini Spaghetti

a plate with spaghetti, zucchini, and basil.
Photo credit: Parsley and Parm

Zucchini spaghetti is DELISH! Especially when it’s tossed with lots of Mediterranean yum…sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts. Add some basil, garlic, and mizithra cheese, top it off with garlicky toasted breadcrumbs, and we’ve got a hearty Mediterranean side dish that’ll be the star of any meal!

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Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake

a slice of lemon zucchini coffee cake with frosting.
Photo credit: Valerie’s Kitchen

A burst of fresh lemon and shredded zucchini combine to create this moist and tender Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake.

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Zucchini Relish

a bowl of zucchini relish.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

A simple and easy recipe for canning homemade Zucchini Relish. This tangy squash relish recipe is perfect for anyone new to canning. Enjoy it on burgers, hot dogs, or in potato salad.

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

a white baking dish with slices of chocolate zucchini cake.
Photo credit: I Heart Eating

This chocolate zucchini cake recipe is an easy, one-bowl cake recipe! This quick recipe makes a super moist chocolate cake in no time.

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Zucchini Corn Fritters

a white plate with zucchini and corn fritters.
Photo credit: Debra Klein

Zucchini Corn Fritters scream fresh summer produce. They’re vegan, gluten-free, easy to make and taste incredible! The perfect summer side dish for all the BBQs, or serve them for breakfast, as an appetizer or a light dinner.

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Carrot and Zucchini Bars

3 plates of zucchini bars topped with powdered sugar.
Photo credit: Laura Fuentes

These Carrot Zucchini Bars are super moist, fluffy, and a genius way to enjoy a tasty treat AND eat your vegetables.

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Grilled Zucchini

grilled zucchini on a plate with lemon.
Get the recipe: Chew Out Loud

Grilled zucchini is the best way to enjoy zucchini all summer long, even into fall. It’s incredibly healthy, tasty, and takes just minutes to make.

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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

a loaf of chocolate chip zucchini bread.
Photo credit: Jar of Lemons

Light, fluffy, and chocolatey, this super easy-to-make cake loaf will be a hit in any household! You can serve it for breakfast, snack, or dessert, and there are substitution options for many of the ingredients, making this one of my favorite go-to healthy treats.

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Italian Ratatouille

a skillet with ratatouille.
Photo credit: Sense & Edibility

This is the Italian version of a French Provincial dish.

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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Slices of blueberry zucchini bread.
Photo credit: The Kitchen Girl

This soft and fluffy lemon blueberry zucchini bread is a delicious quick bread bursting with blueberry and zucchini goodness. It’s easy to make and always disappears!

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Air Fryer Zucchini

sliced grilled zucchini on a plate.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

Once you taste Air Fryer Zucchini, you’ll never make it any other way! Deliciously tender and perfectly roasted, zucchini in the air fryer is a simple and speedy side dish.

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Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

a bunch of zucchini oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips on a baking rack.
Photo credit: Little Sweet Baker

These zucchini oatmeal cookies are packed with the goodness of zucchini, oats, and spices. They are easy to make and are sure to become a household favorite!

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Greek Zucchini Fritters

a plate of zucchini fritters with a bowl of sauce.
Photo credit: Delicious Little Bites

Kolokithokeftedes, also referred to as Greek zucchini fritters or zucchini balls, are a delicious appetizer, snack, side or addition to a Greek mezze platter. Made with fresh ingredients like zucchini, mint, scallions and feta cheese, it’s impossible to just eat one – especially when dipped into creamy tzatziki!

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Zucchini “Apple” Bars

a pan of zucchini bars topped with crumble.
Photo credit: Served From Scratch

It’s an apple bar without any apple! These Zucchini “Apple” Bars are an easy-to-make dessert bar made with garden fresh zucchinis and a buttery crust and crumble that you’d swear was made with apples!

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Zucchini Pesto Pasta Salad

a white dish with zucchini pasta salad topped with tomatoes.
Photo credit: Delicious Little Bites

This Pesto Pasta Salad recipe is made with spiralized zucchini, fresh mozzarella, summer sausage, peppadews and pesto. It’s the perfect side dish for summer and fits nicely into low carb, keto and gluten free diets.

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Cinnamon Zucchini Banana Bread

a loaf of zucchini banana bread on a cooling rack.
Photo credit: Emily Fabulous

Cinnamon Zucchini Banana Bread is full of flavor and easy to make. This recipe is a combination of classic zucchini bread and banana bread with a cinnamon-sugar topping for an added crunch.

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Zucchini Risotto

a white bowl of zucchini risotto.
Photo credit: Zardy Plants

Creamy Zucchini Risotto is super flavorful and easy to make. This easy entrée or side is loaded with fresh vegetables and beautiful flavor.

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Chocolate Cherry Zucchini Bread

slices of chocolate cherry zucchini bread.
Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens

This decadent Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe features luscious, sweet-tart cherries and a double layer of rich, deep chocolate flavors. Dense, luxuriously moist, and studded with chocolate chips, it’s truly a chocolate lover’s dream! 

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Zucchini Stew

a white bowl with zucchini stew.
Photo credit: You Say Potatoes

Make the most of seasonal zucchini in this easy, smokey, Zucchini Stew. This nourishing 1 pot dish is ready in just 30 minutes. Enjoy as a vegetarian main dish, or as a vegetable side dish.

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Brown Sugar Zapple Crisp

a scoop of zucchini
Photo credit: Cooking With Carlee

This fun recipe turns summer zucchini into a delicious dessert. The brown sugar crisp tastes so good, and it’s just like eating an apple crisp. Top with vanilla ice cream for a perfect summer treat.

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Penne With Zucchini

a white bowl of penne with zucchini.
Photo credit: The Herbeevore

This penne with zucchini recipe is a bright fresh plant-based pasta, tossed in a simple sauce with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. A delicious main course or side dish that is ready with just 30 minutes of cooking time.

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Hidden Veggie Cookies

multiple zucchini cookies with chocolate chips on a wooden board.
Photo credit: Little Healthy Bites

Add some extra veggies to your child’s diet with these hidden veggie cookies! They look and taste like a cross between your favorite chocolate chip cookies and zucchini bread, but they have a chewy texture and little pops of chocolate chips that will please even the pickiest eater.

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Zucchini and Bacon Quiche

3 slices of quiche on white plates.
Photo credit: The Healthy Epicurean

This dish features an all-butter flaky crust with a crispy bacon and zucchini-loaded filling, topped with white cheddar cheese. The quiche filling is flavored with Dijon mustard which takes it to the next level.

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Almond Joy Zucchini Cake

slices of almond joy zucchini cake with shredded coconut.
Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens

If you love zucchini bread, you’ve gotta try our decadent Almond Joy Zucchini Cake! It’s moist and tender, and full of the almond, coconut and chocolate flavors you love in Almond Joy candy bars! Nutritious enough for an afternoon snack, but indulgent enough for dessert!

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Zucchini Tomato Tart

a pastry tart with sliced zucchini and tomatoes.
Photo credit: Our Happy Mess

This rustic zucchini tomato tart is filled with creamy whipped feta, sweet cherry tomatoes and zucchini, and lots of herbs. It’s a perfect summer appetizer, lunch or light dinner!

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Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

pumpkin zucchini muffins on a wooden board.
Photo credit: Bake it With Love

These pumpkin zucchini muffins are loaded with great flavor from pumpkin puree, freshly grated zucchini, and pumpkin spice! They are a delicious breakfast muffin that is quick and super easy to make, plus a fantastic start to any day! Get ready to enjoy some warm and comforting fall flavors!

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Grilled Zucchini With Yoghurt Sauce

grilled zucchini on a white plate
Photo credit: It’s Not Complicated Recipes

This easy Grilled Zucchini with Yoghurt Sauce evokes the bright, sunny flavours of summer. Zucchini slices are cooked on a chargrill pan until tender, then placed on a simple sauce of yoghurt, lemon and mint.

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Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

slices of zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting on a wooden board.
Photo credit: Neighborhood Food Blog

This easy Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting will become a staple in your summertime dessert rotation!

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Zucchini Slice

squares of zucchini slice on a wooden board.
Photo credit: Maple + Mango

Zucchini Slice! Looking for a delicious, savory zucchini recipe? Then look no further! This classic Aussie dish is easy to make, incredibly yummy and super versatile too. Perfect for breakfast, popped into a lunchbox or served alongside a salad for a simple dinner.

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Amish Zucchini Bread

a loaf of zucchini bread with slices on a cutting board.
Photo credit: Two Pink Peonies

This Amish zucchini bread goes great with a cup of hot coffee or tea. This sweet and moist quick bread also smells amazing while it bakes!

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Sauteed Shrimp With Zucchini

a black bowl with sauteed shrimp and cubes of zucchini.
Photo credit: Delightful Plate

This sautéed shrimp with zucchini showcases natural sweetness of shrimps and zucchini. The addition of garlic and lemon juice makes the dish flavorful and delicious. It is a quick and easy one-pan meal for busy days.

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Zucchini Pistachio Cake

slices of zucchini cake with cream cheese and pistachio.
Photo credit: Foodle Club

This zucchini and pistachio cake has a super moist crumb with a soft, slightly chewy texture. It is topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with crunchy pistachio nuts.

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Zucchini Mushroom Chicken

a white bowl of sliced zucchini, mushrooms, and chicken.
Photo credit: Oh My Food Recipes

Do you have a lot of zucchini from your garden and don’t know what to make? Let’s try out this tasty and simple panda express style zucchini mushroom chicken stir fry dish.

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Orange Zucchini Muffins

orange and zucchini muffins on a baking rack.
Photo credit: Living Sweet Moments

Made with the juice and zest, these Moist Orange Zucchini Muffins have hints of spice to take their flavor to another level. Perfect for breakfast!

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Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini

stuffed zucchini in a bowl of broth.
Photo credit: Plant Based Folk

Lebanese stuffed zucchini is known as kousa mahshi. This is my Lebanese family’s recipe. Each zucchini is filled with spiced vegetables, toasted pine nuts and rice cooked in a delicious tomato broth. Suitable for vegan/vegetarian diet.

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Fudgy Zucchini Brownies

zucchini brownies cut into slices on a cutting board.
Photo credit: Curry Trail

Zucchini brownies are rich, moist, fudgy, and insanely delicious! You won’t even realize there are veggies in these brownies! A perfect way to use zucchini lying in your fridge and a perfect dessert for any chocoholic!

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Zucchini Quiche With Feta and Mint

a quiche with sliced zucchini.
Photo credit: A Baking Journey

Perfect Summer dish, this delicious Zucchini Quiche with Feta and Mint can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner. It is a great recipe to make for a party or bring to an outdoor gathering!

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Lemon Poppyseed Zucchini Muffins

a baking tray with lemon zucchini poppyseed muffins.
Photo credit: Momables

Super moist lemon poppy seed muffins with zucchini are healthier than the coffee shops & just as tasty! These muffins are perfect for a breakfast or afternoon pick me up.

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Zucchini Soup With Arugula

a bowl of zucchini soup topped with hashbrowns.
Photo credit: The Tasty Chilli

This arugula zucchini soup is healthy, light and easy to make. Adding peppery arugula leaves gives this zucchini soup a delicious burst of flavour. Serve with some homemade croutons to make it a light and comforting meal.

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Sweet Potato Zucchini Muffins

muffins on a board, one has butter on it.
Photo credit: Bucket List Tummy

Whole Wheat Sweetpotato Zucchini Muffins are a tasty, portable dairy-free muffin for your little ones. These zucchini and sweetpotato muffins are full of veggies and provide a dairy-free option.

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Couscous With Grilled Zucchini and Feta

a white plate with zucchini, couscous, and feta.
Photo credit: Just Gimme Fries

Looking for a quick & healthy lunch that isn’t your average green salad? You should definitely give this lukewarm pearl couscous salad with grilled zucchini a try!

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Rhubarb Zucchini Bread

slices of zucchini rhubarb bread.
Photo credit: Food Hussy

Rhubarb Zucchini Bread is a delicious sweet & tart quick bread that takes less than 10 minutes to get in the oven! 

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Zucchini Tots

multiple zucchini tots on a plate.
Photo credit: My Kids Lick the Bowl

These zucchini tots are a simple vegetable-based recipe that is perfect as a snack, lunch boxes and for baby-led weaning.

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Roasted Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant Soup

tomato and zucchini soup in a grey bowl topped with pesto.
Photo credit: Occasionally Eggs

A vegan roasted tomato soup with summer garden vegetables, including zucchini, eggplant, onion, and garlic. Everything’s roasted together in a sheet pan and blended into a smooth, creamy soup and topped with dairy free pesto for an easy weeknight meal. 

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Zucchini Curry

a black skillet with sliced zucchini.
Photo Credit: J Cooking Odyssey

Zucchini Curry or Indian Courgette Curry is a healthy curry prepared with zucchini and Indian spices. This Pakistani and Indian style vegan zucchini curry is a simple recipe that can be prepared in less than 20 minutes.

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Vegan Tom Yum Soup

a white bowl of tom yum soup.
Photo credit: Evergreen Kitchen

This Vegan Tom Yum is light, bright, and bursting with flavor. The soup is made with lemongrass, lime, chili, and creamy coconut milk. It’s spicy, sour, and full of umami. You’ll love our healthy, veggie-packed twist! Great for meal prep.

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Homemade Chinese Zucchini Pancakes

Fried zucchini pancakes on a white plate.
Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks

Chinese zucchini pancakes, also known as “糊塌子” (hutazi) in Chinese. These delicious pancakes are a popular Chinese dish known for their golden brown crispy exteriors and tender middle.

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Garlic Chili Oil and Zucchini Instant Ramen Noodles

a black bowl of zucchini ramen topped with an egg.
Photo credit: Oh My Veg

Ready in 10 minutes, and so much better than instant ramen: these Garlic Chilli Oil Noodles are fiery, garlicky, rich and savoury.

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