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    22 of the BEST Zucchini Recipes

    LAST UPDATED: June 7, 2021 PUBLISHED: June 7, 2021 By Pam Greer 5 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    A collection of 22 of our favorite zucchini recipes to get you through zucchini season!

    With all of these delicious zucchini recipes, from condiments to salads, to sides and main dishes, you are going to hope someone sneaks some zucchini on your porch on National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day!

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    Zucchini scalloped with text reading 22 Zucchini Recipes.

    Ideas for using zucchini.

    Yes, I know zucchini is so prolific that it has it's own holiday - you know the day where you try and sneak some zucchini onto your neighbor's porch.

    Luckily there are plenty of recipe ideas to use zucchini!

    I have a collection of 22 that I loosely organized by categories, the hardest part is going to be trying to decide which ones to try first!

    Condiments using zucchini.

    Up first if the category I call condiments.

    Did you know that you can make delicious pickles using zucchini?

    If you like to can, I've got Zucchini Bread and Butter Pickles.

    If you would rather not can, then quick pickles are the answer like Quick Summer Squash Pickles (that I make with zucchini and yellow squash) and Italian Garden Pickles.

    Zucchini Bread and Butter Pickles
    Bread and Butter pickles don't have to be made out of cucumbers, you'll be hooked once you try these zucchini bread and butter pickles 
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    Yellow squash pickles in a jar with a red gingham lid.
    Quick Yellow Squash Pickles
    A bumper crop of summer squash means you need to make a couple of jars of these quick summer squash pickles.
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    Jar of pickles with a rosemary sprig.
    Italian Garden Pickles
    These Italian Garden Pickles (giardiniera) are so easy to make and so easy to eat! They make a great appetizer, snack or even side dish!
    Click here to see the recipe

    Main dish zucchini recipes.

    You probably think of side dishes when you think of zucchini recipes and don't worry, I have plenty of those, however I love using zucchini in main dishes!

    Up first I have some fish recipes using zucchini - Glazed Salmon with Zucchini and Tilapia with Squash Salad.

    Our most used protein around here is chicken and chicken and zucchini are a match made in heaven! Try our Spice Rubbed Chicken Tacos, Spicy Chicken Corn and Couscous and Lime Grilled Chicken with Vegetables.

    Glazed Salmon with Zucchini and Bulgur Pilaf
    Glazed Salmon with Zucchini and Bulgur Pilaf
    This Glazed Salmon with Zucchini and Bulgur Pilaf is healthy, easy and delicious! 
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    Tilapia with Squash Salad
    Tilapia and Squash Salad - a great way to use up some zucchini! 
    Click here to see the recipe
    Spice-Rubbed Chicken and Vegetable Tacos with Chipotle Cream
    Spice-Rubbed Chicken and Vegetable Tacos with Chipotle Cream
    These good for you tacos are filled with lots of veggies! 
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    Spicy Chicken with Corn and couscous salad
    Spicy Chicken, Corn and Couscous Salad
    This Spicy Chicken, Corn and Couscous salad is healthy, delicious and ready in under 30 minutes! 
    Click here to see the recipe
    Lime Grilled Chicken with Vegetables and Herb Sauce
    Lime Grilled Chicken with Vegetables and Herb Sauce
    Chicken, zucchini, corn and cherry tomatoes are grilled and topped with a basil herb sauce in this Lime Grilled Chicken with Vegetables and Herb Sauce. 
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    Meatless is always an option with a Roasted Vegetable Frittata, Pasta with Zucchini Walnuts and Raisins, Roasted Vegetable Pasta or a Slow Cooker Summer Squash Casserole.

    Cheesy frittata in a cast iron skillet.
    Roasted Vegetable Frittata
    Ina Garten's Roasted Vegetable Frittata with few tweaks. Cheesy, filling, warm and comforting and best of all - easy and delicious!
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    Two bowls of pasta with zucchini.
    Pasta with Zucchini, Walnuts and Raisins
    This is the perfect recipe to use up some surplus summer zucchini! It's so easy and the raisins add a nice sweetness and the walnuts add some crunch! Meatless Mondays just got a whole lot easier!
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    Summer Squash Enchilada Casserole
    This Summer Squash casserole cooks up tender and delicious in the slow cooker.
    Click here to see the recipe

    Zucchini is perfect and soups and we have a couple of classics for you, a Minestrone and a French Vegetable.

    Bowl of minestrone soup garnished with Parmesan Cheese.
    Slow Cooker Minestrone
    The classic Italian soup made even easier in the slow cooker!
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    Slow Cooker French Vegetable Soup with Pesto
    French Vegetable Soup with Pesto
    The soup is loaded with vegetables, you won't even miss the meat! 
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    Zucchini sides and salads.

    If you are serving the same old zucchini side dish recipes, you need to check out our variety!

    For salads try our - Scalloped Zucchini Salad, Zucchini and Green Bean Slaw, Zucchini with Corn and Bean Salad, a fun Vietnamese Zoodle Salad and Yellow Squash and Farro is a healthy grain salad.

    Scalloped Zucchini Salad
    Scalloped Zucchini Salad
    This Scalloped Zucchini Salad is so easy to make and the perfect way to use up an excess of zucchini! 
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    Zucchini slaw
    Zucchini, Green Bean, and Chile Slaw
    This Zucchini, Green Bean and Chile Slaw is the perfect way to use some summer zucchini! 
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    Zucchini, Corn and Bean Salad
    Zucchini, Corn, and Bean Salad
    This Zucchini, Corn and Bean Salad makes the perfect summer side dish!   With no mayo, it's great for picnics and potlucks.
    Click here to see the recipe
    Vietnamese Zoodle Salad
    Vietnamese Zoodle Salad
    Spiralized carrots and zuchinni make a refreshing salad in this Vietnamese Zoodle Salad with fresh flavors from the mint and cilantro. 
    Click here to see the recipe
    Yellow Squash and Farro Salad
    This Yellow Squash and Farro Salad is a great way to use up some summer squash!  In addition you get some healthy whole grains for a bonus! 
    Click here to see the recipe

    For our side dishes you can choose to use your oven for the Roasted Summer Vegetables or even your grill with our Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash!

    Roasted summer Squash
    Roasted Summer Vegetables
    Zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes become meltingly tender and oh so delicious in this simple recipe! One pan and under 30 minutes!
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    Platter of grilled zucchini.
    Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash
    Zucchini and summer squash are marinated in a lemon herb marinade and then quickly grilled for the perfect summer side dish!
    Click here to see the recipe

    I hope you enjoyed this collection of easy, healthy zucchini recipes! Which ones are you going to try first?!

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    Comments

    1. Kechi says

      June 07, 2021 at 11:09 am

      OMG, so many to choose from and try! I love Zucchini so thanks so much for these 22 ideas!

      Reply
    2. Angela says

      June 07, 2021 at 11:03 am

      I can't wait to try more of these great recipes. I tried the roasted summer vegetables recipe and it was delicious!!

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      June 07, 2021 at 10:50 am

      These recipes look so tasty and very delicious. I'm beyond excited to try some of these recipes out. I've never made some of these and my family is definitely going to love this!

      Reply
    4. Jen says

      June 07, 2021 at 10:27 am

      What a great resource for all of the zucchini that will be coming out of my garden this summer. I'm looking forward to trying the Spicy Chicken, Corn and Couscous first!

      Reply
    5. Dannii says

      June 07, 2021 at 10:14 am

      We are growing it again this year and we always end up with SO much. So I will definitely be trying some of these recipes.

      Reply

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