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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
When we think about cooking with zucchini, the first two recipes that come to our mind are zucchini bread and the very famous zucchini noodles(zoodles!).
But there is so much more you can do with this veggie.
Zucchini is one versatile vegetable that goes well in both sweet and savoury dishes.
So today, we are going to take a look at different ways to cook zucchini. Whether you are planning to make it for breakfast, lunch or as a snack, we’ve got you covered!
Here is a list of over 20 best zucchini recipes that are not only healthy but very comforting to cook in summer or fall!
And the best part is… we are going to do this without breaking the budget! That right cheap zucchini recipes, using minimal ingredients.
Breakfast
Zucchini Bread Oatmeal
Full recipe: Okonomi Kitchen
This Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal recipe is a healthy and delicious way to sneak veggies in the morning! Super creamy, high in protein and the perfect thing to meal prep for a quick and easy breakfast throughout the week.
Zucchini Pancakes
Full Recipe: What what u eat
These quick and easy healthy zucchini pancakes are prepared using only 5 ingredients. Grated fresh zucchini with whole wheat flour make them wholesome.
Zucchini Corn Fritters
Full recipe: Flavour the Moments
Need a quick fix? Try these zucchini corn fritters. These golden brown zucchini and corn fritters are served with a creamy, cool cilantro lime greek yoghurt – best summer treat!
Cheesy Zucchini Fritters
Full recipe: Bake Play Smile
Quick & easy 4 ingredient zucchini fritters that are cheesy, healthy and absolutely delicious! The perfect snack or lunchbox recipe.
Dinners
Zucchini Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Full recipe: Baby Savers
This loaded zucchini grilled cheese is the ultimate summer sandwich! With zucchini and optional veggies like summer squash, tomatoes, and greens, it’s colourful, easy and loaded with fresh flavours!
Pasta with Zucchini
Full recipe: The clever meal
This pasta with zucchini is your go-to recipe when you want a delicious, satisfying pasta dish loaded with vegetables. It’s ready in about 15 minutes, it requires only 5 ingredients and turns plenty of zucchini into a perfect summer meal.
Sausage Zucchini Pasta
Full recipe: The bitter side of sweet
Spicy Sausage Zucchini Pasta is so easy to cook in less than 30 minutes! With a little kick by adding red pepper flakes, the whole family will love it!
Zucchini corn naan pizza
Full recipe: The Organic Kitchen
Made on the grill or in the oven, this easy grilled naan pizza has all the seasonal favourites! A quick and easy last-minute dinner meal your family will enjoy.
Zucchini Lasagna
Full recipe: Whole new mom
This Zucchini Lasagna is a great way to use all of your zucchini harvests without breaking the bank! It’s sure to become a family fave!
Thai Zucchini Noodles
Full recipe: Profusion curry
Thai Zucchini Noodles or zoodles tossed with a medley of fresh, crunchy, colourful vegetables and drizzled in delicious peanut sauce. Everyone always loves this beautiful and delicious Thai sauce inspired recipe. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. Being low carb it is also keto and paleo-friendly
Zucchini Salad
Full recipe: Le petite eats
A refreshing combination of shaved zucchini ribbons, corn, feta, walnuts and fresh herbs is tossed in a lemony vinaigrette.
Zoodle Frittata
Full recipe: Big flavors tiny Kitchen
A drizzle of aged balsamic, grated Parmesan, garden-fresh tomatoes and basil adorn this deliciously elegant yet simple breakfast dish.
Italian Zucchini Boats
Full recipe: Easy Budget Recipes
This easy Italian Zucchini boat recipe is easy to make and healthy, too at just 240 calories per serving. This recipe is gluten-free, low carb, and keto. Plus it costs just $10.76 for 6 servings!
Zucchini roll-ups
Full recipe: Easy and delish
Low carb, naturally gluten-free, and meatless Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll-Ups that make dinner a delicious yet easy task. It is an economical dish yet nutritious.
Zucchini Casserole
Full recipe: Accidental happy baker
Chicken Zucchini Casserole is the perfect hearty weeknight dinner and a great way to sneak in more veggies. Chicken, vegetables and stuffing are tossed with a creamy homemade sauce and then baked in the oven.
Zucchini fries
Full recipe: Recipes from a pantry
These lighter Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are the perfect starter, side dish or snack. Totally crave-worthy, these Parmesan zucchini fries are crisp and golden on the outside, yet moist and tender on the inside.
Zucchini Egg nest
Full recipe: Cook at home mom
A one-skillet breakfast of Homemade Herby Pesto and Spiralized Zucchini Egg Nests. It’s a big, healthy, veggie and protein-packed recipe that’s perfect for your Gluten-Free and Low Carb egg breakfast!
Creamy Zucchini Soup
Full recipe: Bake play smile
A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes! The perfect way to use up zucchinis!
Snack & Dessert
Chocolate Zucchini cake
Full recipe: Joy Food Sunshine
This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is moist with a perfect crumb and a rich chocolate flavor. It’s easy to make (no mixer required) and topped with the most delicious chocolate ganache! It’s the best zucchini cake recipe you’ll ever eat!
Zucchini Donuts
Full recipe: Accidental happy baker
Zucchini keeps these doughnuts deliciously moist, while the chocolate just keeps them delicious!
Zucchini Muffins
Full recipe: Boulder Locavore
These moist, delicious muffins are bursting with great brown sugar flavor and are so easy to make. One bite and you’ll be in love….and no one will ever know they have zucchini in them!
Zucchini Bread
Full recipe: She loves biscotti
Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of local zucchini to make this Healthy Zucchini Bread.
Zucchini Cheese Herb Beer Bread
Full recipe: Serena bakes simple from scratch
Zucchini Cheddar Cheese Herb Beer Bread is an easy to make bread recipe and favourite way to use up the garden bounty of zucchini!
