Zucchini doesn’t always get the love it deserves, especially from picky eaters.
But when it’s cooked right, this humble veggie can be a total crowd-pleaser.
If you’ve got zucchini piling up on the counter or just want a few new ways to sneak more veggies into dinner, these 20 recipes have you covered. Even the picky eaters will love it.
Zucchini Carrot Muffins
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These Zucchini carrot muffins are moist, lightly spiced muffins that make a good-for-you breakfast or snack.
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Zucchini Pie
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Zucchini Pie is a fantastic way to use up an abundance of garden zucchini. Packed with fresh zucchini, cheese, and a hint of onion, it’s a savory pie that delivers on both flavor and convenience.
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Frittata di Zucchine al Forno
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In Italy, zucchini frittatas are called Frittata di Zucchini or Frittata di Zucchine. These delicious marvels can be made either on the stovetop in a frying pan or in the oven (al forno).
Get the Recipe: Frittata di Zucchine al Forno: My Nonna’s Recipe
Chicken Chimichurri Meatballs Over Zoodles and Burrata
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This delicious dinner has juicy baked chicken meatballs flavored with chimichurri sauce, served on a bed of sautéed zucchini noodles with creamy burrata and a drizzle of extra chimichurri. It’s fresh, light, and full of flavor!
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Sweet and Spicy Zucchini Relish
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This delicious relish is a perfect way to use up that summer zucchini. It keeps for quite a while in the refrigerator, and there’s no canning required!
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Scarpaccia Italian Zucchini Tart
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Scarpaccia is an Italian Zucchini Tart that uses simple ingredients like fresh vegetables and herbs, some pantry staples, and Parmesan cheese. Using up all that bounteous harvest of garden zucchini has never been easier or tastier.
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Roasted Zucchini With Parmesan
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This Roasted Zucchini Recipe is so delicious and so easy to make. Ready in about 20 minutes, fresh zucchini squash is tossed with olive oil, simple seasonings, and grated parmesan cheese, then roasted in the oven until tender.
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Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
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These tender and flavorful turkey meatloaf cupcakes are topped with garlic thyme mashed potato frosting.
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Loaded Zucchini Slice Recipe
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This zucchini slice is quite similar to quiche but made without milk, cream, or puff pastry. The zucchini slice is loaded with zucchini, egg, and bacon. It’s cooked inside a baking dish and baked to perfection in the oven.
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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Zucchini Relish Canning Recipe
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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Zucchini Relish Canning Recipe is a delicious way to preserve your abundance of zucchini. This homemade relish is sweet, tangy, and full of flavor, and is the perfect condiment for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more. It is also delicious when mixed into chicken salad or tuna salad.
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Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry
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This Asian-inspired zucchini noodle stir fry is a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional stir fries that’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly. Loaded with tons of vegetables and a sweet and tangy stir-fry sauce.
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Homemade Zucchini Gnocchi in Rustic Tomato Sauce
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This homemade zucchini gnocchi in a rustic tomato sauce is a game-changer! Tossed in a simple yet vibrant cherry tomato sauce, every bite is a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and a hint of smokiness from the lightly charred tomatoes.
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Zucchini and Blossom Frittata
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This is a tasty Zucchini and Blossom Frittata using Roman zucchinis. This simple yet flavorful dish is not only easy to make but also a wonderful way to celebrate the freshness of spring and summer vegetables.
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Courgette Galette With Garlic Butter and Feta
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A rustic and homely dish at its heart, this quick courgette galette is made with simple ingredients: tender, flaky, and rich pastry slathered with lemony herbed feta cheese, fresh courgettes, and a drizzle of garlic butter.
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Chunky Zucchini Pesto Bruschetta with Lemon
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This Zucchini Pesto Bruschetta is the most delicious combination of raw zucchini, fresh basil, roasted nuts, pecorino cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and lots of lemon on grilled bread that you will ever encounter. It’s a beautiful no-cook appetizer.
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Zucchini, Tomato, and Mushroom Casserole
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Fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and cremini mushrooms coated with Italian ricotta and Parmesan sauce create a cheesy casserole packed with flavor! This easy dump-and-bake casserole is ready in 30 minutes!
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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes
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These Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes are super moist, fluffy, and richly chocolaty. The velvety ganache frosting is heavenly, and the zucchini lends moisture and some veggie power without anyone ever knowing!
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Spaghetti alla Nerano
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Spaghetti alla Nerano is an excellent and delicious example of a simple but exquisite vegetable pasta recipe from Southern Italy. It includes ingredients typical of Neapolitan cuisine, such as zucchini, garlic, basil, and provolone cheese, and is easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Alla Nerano (Fried Zucchini Pasta Recipe)
Zucchini Pizza Boats
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Zucchini Pizza Boats are halved zucchinis with the insides scooped out and replaced with all of your favorite pizza toppings. They have all the delicious taste of pizza without the carbs. They are so simple to make, too; they are a great, healthy weeknight dinner option.
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Creamy Potato and Zucchini Soup
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This creamy, dreamy Potato and Zucchini Soup recipe is one of the best ways to put a glut of summer squash to work. Despite the delightfully cheesy flavor and decadent consistency of this summer soup, each serving is just over 300 calories.
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