Here are 30+ sweet and savory zucchini recipes for summer and beyond! These are my favorite ways to eat zucchini, from cheesy zucchini casseroles to stir-fries, salads, zucchini noodles, brownies, and more.
POV: You’re swimming in a garden’s worth of home-grown zucchini.
It just keeps growing and growing. I pick four, then I find eight more the next day. Not that I’m complaining! It’s been loads of fun finding fresh, tasty ways to bring out the flavor of fresh zucchini with these easy zucchini recipes. I’ve never been happier to be the owner of a booming vegetable patch.
Maybe you, too, are sitting with a bumper crop of fresh garden zucchini. Or maybe you’re looking for new ways to cook and bake this delightful summer squash. Either way, you’ve found the right corner of the internet. Here are some of my all-time favorite zucchini recipes, and I hope you enjoy them also.
And if you’re looking for a sweet and refreshing summer dessert to go with some of these recipes, try homemade fruit popsicles or a strawberry icebox cake!
30+ Favorite Zucchini Recipes for Summer
Get out your spiralizers (I happen to own three). But don’t worry, even without it, you’ll be preparing the best meals with this versatile summer veggie soon enough. From simple grilled zucchini to sweet, savory, breakfast, dinner… It’s all here.
Easy Zucchini Dinners
These are the easy dinner recipes I have on repeat all season long. Fresh, flavorful meals featuring zucchini. Many of these are low-carb, make-ahead-friendly, and packed with vegetables.
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
Fresh zucchini noodles sautéed with pesto and juicy jumbo shrimp are the easiest one-pan dinner!
Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups
A low-carb version of classic lasagna roll-ups! Made with thinly sliced zucchini rolled up around a creamy ricotta filling, baked in tomato sauce with melted cheese.
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
I love this recipe for tender zucchini stuffed with savory meat sauce and baked beneath a mountain of melty cheese.
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Meatballs Recipe
Enjoy these easy, juicy vegetarian zucchini meatballs with ricotta and parmesan cheese. Best served warm with rich tomato sauce.
Zucchini Casserole
This creamy, cheesy zucchini casserole is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed full of fresh veggies and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Pasta Primavera
Make this classic Italian-American dish with juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and your favorite pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce. It’s perfect for spring and summer!
Skillet Vegetable Lasagna
Layer tender lasagna noodles with a medley of vegetables, including zucchini, tomatoes, and carrots, to make this easy skillet-baked lasagna. One of my favorite ways to enjoy homemade lasagna in the summertime!
Chicken Zucchini Casserole
With juicy chicken, sautéed corn, and zucchini tossed in cheesy sauce, this creamy casserole is so delicious and ready in about an hour. Add a breadcrumb topping for extra crunch!
Beef Zucchini Casserole
Looking to use beef instead? Make this beefy version of a zucchini casserole with orzo, ground beef, tomatoes, and plenty of cheese.
Zucchini Goat Cheese Pizza
Try this easy vegetarian pizza recipe baked on a homemade crust, topped with ripe tomatoes, garden zucchini, red onions, and tangy goat cheese.
Cajun Chicken Pasta with Zoodles
There’s the option to enjoy this spicy Cajun chicken pasta with zucchini noodles, spaghetti, or both! Cooked with creamy alfredo sauce and perfectly seasoned.
Steak Stir Fry with Zucchini Noodles
A lighter take on steak stir-fry that’s just as packed with flavor, this version with zucchini noodles is a quick, one-pan meal.
Peanut Noodles
I make my peanut noodles with pan-fried tofu, juicy zucchini slices, and a creamy peanut sauce tossed with chewy udon noodles. These are great for meal prep and weeknight dinners.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
You’ll love these juicy chicken breasts stuffed with fresh grated zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and creamy cheese. Just add a side of rice or salad for a satisfying family meal.
Zucchini Carbonara
This is a delicious low-carb version of classic pasta carbonara! Toss spiralized zucchini noodles with crispy pan-fried pancetta in an irresistible creamy Parmesan sauce.
Vodka Sauce Chicken
A fresh take on pasta à la vodka with tender zucchini ribbons and seasoned chicken covered in creamy homemade vodka sauce. It’s easy, quick, and packed with veggies and protein.
Cheesy Bacon and Corn Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats stuffed with crispy bacon, sweet corn, and cheese are an easy side dish for grilled meats and barbecue. They’re also great as a main if you serve your boats with a green salad.
Zucchini Frittata
Combining ripe tomatoes, fresh zucchini, creamy feta, and basil, this easy frittata has all of summer’s best ingredients in one recipe. Suitable for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Zucchini Side Dishes
These delicious vegetable side dishes are the perfect way to round out a meal.
Zucchini Salad
This raw zucchini salad recipe mixes fresh zucchini ribbons, savory herbs, pine nuts, and salty feta. Drizzle over the zesty lemon dill dressing and enjoy.
Ratatouille
A classic summer dish, French-inspired ratatouille is easy to make with sliced eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes baked over a savory stewed tomato sauce.
Cream of Zucchini Soup
Roast zucchini, onions, and garlic, and blend them with heavy cream for a flavorful and creamy zucchini soup. Best served with slices of crusty bread or croutons.
Creamy Parmesan Zucchini
Made from zucchini slices baked in cream sauce until bubbly and golden, this creamy Parmesan zucchini is a tasty vegetarian meal or side dish.
Air Fryer Zucchini Crisps
Spice fresh zucchini slices with chipotle and lime zest, add them to the air fryer, and you get wonderfully crispy zucchini chips that are great for an easy appetizer or light snack.
Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks
Zucchini and mozzarella create the base for these low-carb zucchini breadsticks. They’re extra cheesy and delicious dipped in marinara sauce before a meal!
Grilled Zucchini Salad
Grilled zucchini, sweet corn, and tomatoes come together with a bright lemon dressing in this fresh and easy summer salad recipe.
Parmesan Zucchini Chips
These Parmesan-crusted zucchini chips are a lighter way to indulge at snack time. They’re baked until golden, coated with grated cheese and garlic, and super flavorful.
Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms
An easy side dish of perfectly seasoned and sautéed mushrooms and zucchini that’s ready in 20 minutes. Serve alongside steak, chicken, or salmon for a tasty meal.
Creamy Zucchini Noodles
Zoodles coated with a rich, garlicky ricotta sauce take minutes to make for a quick, low-carb side dish or stand-in for pasta at dinner.
Stir-Fry Zucchini Noodles
Only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes are needed to make this spiralized zucchini stir-fry with onions and sweet-sticky teriyaki sauce.
Desserts With Zucchini
Last but not least: Zucchini isn’t just for savory dishes! Grated zucchini is one of my favorite ways to bring loads of moisture to sweet recipes, too.
Zucchini Brownies
Not only are these brownies ultra-fudgy and chewy, but they’re also gluten-free! Packed with freshly shredded zucchini, creamy cashew butter, and melty chocolate chips.
Zucchini Bread
This soft, spiced zucchini bread loaf filled with juicy apple chunks is easy to bake, super moist, and totally delicious!
Banana Cake with Zucchini
Loaded with ripe bananas and zucchini, this bundt cake is soft, perfectly sweetened, and easy to make. Each slice tastes like a cross between moist banana bread and tender zucchini bread, smothered with cream cheese frosting.
