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Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
We’ve pulled together our best zucchini recipes of all time. These mains, sides and baked goods are recipes that we could make again and again (and we do!). You’ll love these zucchini-packed recipes because they’re healthy and a great way to use the summer vegetable. Recipes like Roasted Zucchini with Lemon & Parmesan and Chocolate Zucchini Bread are seasonal, flavorful and will make you love zucchini even more than you already do.
01of 32Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly FriesView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries
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Turn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
02of 32Zucchini & Corn EnchiladasView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini & Corn Enchiladas
03of 32Giada’s Zucchini CarbonaraView RecipeElizabeth NewmanThis meatless version of spaghetti carbonara has a similar depth of flavor to the original, thanks to browning the zucchini before adding it to the pasta. And, of course, it has all the rich, creamy goodness you look for in a carbonara.
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Giada’s Zucchini Carbonara
Elizabeth Newman
This meatless version of spaghetti carbonara has a similar depth of flavor to the original, thanks to browning the zucchini before adding it to the pasta. And, of course, it has all the rich, creamy goodness you look for in a carbonara.
04of 325-Ingredient Zucchini-Feta Roll-UpsView RecipePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstThese zucchini-feta roll-ups are a quick and easy appetizer to pull together, and the recipe is easily doubled (or tripled!) for a larger gathering. You can use summer squash in addition to the zucchini for a pop of yellow color. They are plenty flavorful on their own, but they can also be served with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.
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5-Ingredient Zucchini-Feta Roll-Ups
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
These zucchini-feta roll-ups are a quick and easy appetizer to pull together, and the recipe is easily doubled (or tripled!) for a larger gathering. You can use summer squash in addition to the zucchini for a pop of yellow color. They are plenty flavorful on their own, but they can also be served with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.
05of 32Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash CasseroleView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole
06of 32Sheet-Pan Zucchini PizzaView RecipePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerFresh zucchini and lemon slices top this sheet-pan pizza. Whole lemon slices add bright flavor from the skin and rind as well as acidity from the flesh. Feta and fresh mozzarella cheese add a savory note and add balance to the rest of the flavors.
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Sheet-Pan Zucchini Pizza
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Fresh zucchini and lemon slices top this sheet-pan pizza. Whole lemon slices add bright flavor from the skin and rind as well as acidity from the flesh. Feta and fresh mozzarella cheese add a savory note and add balance to the rest of the flavors.
07of 32Zucchini Stir-FryView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnThis tender stir-fried zucchini comes together in just a few minutes. The grated ginger adds an earthy spice that complements the soy sauce and Sriracha without overpowering the zucchini’s delicate flavor. To elevate the flavor and presentation, sprinkle with togarashi spice and toasted black sesame seeds before serving.
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Zucchini Stir-Fry
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
This tender stir-fried zucchini comes together in just a few minutes. The grated ginger adds an earthy spice that complements the soy sauce and Sriracha without overpowering the zucchini’s delicate flavor. To elevate the flavor and presentation, sprinkle with togarashi spice and toasted black sesame seeds before serving.
08of 32Caprese Zucchini CasseroleView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Caprese Zucchini Casserole
09of 32Chocolate Zucchini BreadView RecipePhotogrpaher: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis simple chocolate zucchini bread recipe is rich and chocolaty with pools of molten chocolate chips on top. The subtle sweetness makes it perfect for breakfast or snack served with vanilla Greek-style yogurt and raspberries.
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Photogrpaher: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This simple chocolate zucchini bread recipe is rich and chocolaty with pools of molten chocolate chips on top. The subtle sweetness makes it perfect for breakfast or snack served with vanilla Greek-style yogurt and raspberries.
10of 32Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken & ZucchiniView RecipeLaura Kanya & Breana KilleenIn this creamy peanut noodle recipe, we swapped half the pasta for zucchini noodles to reduce the carbs and calories, and bump up the vegetables. Zucchini noodles can be found in the prepped vegetable section of your grocery store, or grab your spiralizer and make them from scratch. Two medium or one large zucchini should give you 6 cups.
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Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken & Zucchini
Laura Kanya & Breana Killeen
In this creamy peanut noodle recipe, we swapped half the pasta for zucchini noodles to reduce the carbs and calories, and bump up the vegetables. Zucchini noodles can be found in the prepped vegetable section of your grocery store, or grab your spiralizer and make them from scratch. Two medium or one large zucchini should give you 6 cups.
11of 32Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch SauceView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce
12of 32Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan & LemonView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenThis roasted zucchini is seasoned with baked cheese and an herb and crushed red pepper paste that elevates the mild, sweet flavor of the zucchini. Don’t forget to garnish the roasted zucchini with the bits of frico—the crispy cheese pieces that brown on the baking sheet. They give this simple side dish an extra-savory flavor. If you have summer squash on hand, it works well here too.
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Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan & Lemon
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This roasted zucchini is seasoned with baked cheese and an herb and crushed red pepper paste that elevates the mild, sweet flavor of the zucchini. Don’t forget to garnish the roasted zucchini with the bits of frico—the crispy cheese pieces that brown on the baking sheet. They give this simple side dish an extra-savory flavor. If you have summer squash on hand, it works well here too.
13of 32Blueberry-Lemon Zucchini BreadView RecipePhotography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Chelsea ZimmerTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Blueberry-Lemon Zucchini Bread
Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer
14of 32Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Smoked MozzarellaView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Smoked Mozzarella
15of 32Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups CasseroleView RecipeBrie PassanoTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups Casserole
Brie Passano
16of 32Vegetarian Tacos with Zucchini & CornView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThese fresh vegetarian tacos with zucchini and corn take advantage of summer’s best produce. The chipotle-infused refried beans add a layer of heat. For vegan tacos, skip the queso fresco and add chopped avocado in its place.
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Vegetarian Tacos with Zucchini & Corn
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
These fresh vegetarian tacos with zucchini and corn take advantage of summer’s best produce. The chipotle-infused refried beans add a layer of heat. For vegan tacos, skip the queso fresco and add chopped avocado in its place.
17of 32Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken with Zucchini-Corn RelishView RecipePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly DreesmanThis grilled honey-mustard chicken recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour flavors. Ideal for a hot summer day, this quick dinner can also be made with boneless chicken breasts if you prefer.
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Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken with Zucchini-Corn Relish
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
This grilled honey-mustard chicken recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour flavors. Ideal for a hot summer day, this quick dinner can also be made with boneless chicken breasts if you prefer.
18of 32Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & ShrimpView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp
19of 32Smashed & Loaded ZucchiniView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenEverything bagel seasoning makes these zucchini bites—the onion, garlic and nutty sesame seeds complement tangy sour cream, Cheddar cheese, bacon and chives just like a classic loaded baked potato. Salting the zucchini and wicking away liquid with paper towels helps the slices brown in the oven, as does keeping them toward the edges of the baking sheet while they roast.
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Smashed & Loaded Zucchini
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Everything bagel seasoning makes these zucchini bites—the onion, garlic and nutty sesame seeds complement tangy sour cream, Cheddar cheese, bacon and chives just like a classic loaded baked potato. Salting the zucchini and wicking away liquid with paper towels helps the slices brown in the oven, as does keeping them toward the edges of the baking sheet while they roast.
20of 32Zucchini Pizza CasseroleView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Pizza Casserole
21of 32Zucchini Noodle PrimaveraView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Noodle Primavera
22of 32Creamy Oven-Roasted Zucchini & Summer SquashView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly, Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenThis wonderfully creamy and tender oven-roasted zucchini and summer squash draws inspiration from Thomas Keller’s viral zucchini recipe. The squash is scored, then roasted whole, allowing garlic to seep into the center while a crispy top forms in the pan. Enjoy it alongside roasted or grilled meat or fish. It’s perfect as-is, but also tastes great topped with chopped tomato and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, pesto or romesco sauce.
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Creamy Oven-Roasted Zucchini & Summer Squash
This wonderfully creamy and tender oven-roasted zucchini and summer squash draws inspiration from Thomas Keller’s viral zucchini recipe. The squash is scored, then roasted whole, allowing garlic to seep into the center while a crispy top forms in the pan. Enjoy it alongside roasted or grilled meat or fish. It’s perfect as-is, but also tastes great topped with chopped tomato and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, pesto or romesco sauce.
23of 32Flourless Blender Zucchini MuffinsView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins
24of 32Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & ChickenView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken
25of 32Zucchini LasagnaView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Lasagna
26of 32Quiche Lorraine with Zucchini CrustView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Quiche Lorraine with Zucchini Crust
27of 32Zucchini EnchiladasView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Enchiladas
28of 32Zucchini Banana BreadView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Banana Bread
29of 32Taco-Stuffed ZucchiniView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Taco-Stuffed Zucchini
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31of 32Lemon-Pepper Linguine with SquashView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Lemon-Pepper Linguine with Squash
32of 32Garlic-Parmesan Hasselback ZucchiniView RecipeTurn zucchini into a lower-carb version of pizza with this easy recipe. Using the hasselback technique creates a fun and unique way to stuff zucchini with all the goodness of classic pizza–pepperoni, sauce and melty cheese.
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Garlic-Parmesan Hasselback Zucchini
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