If you think zucchini is just a filler, think again.
I’ve rounded up 12 zucchini side dishes that might just change how you see this humble squash.
Ready to mix things up? Let’s get cooking.
Sauteed Zucchini, Squash, and Onions Recipe
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This simple sauteed zucchini, squash, and onion recipe is a great way to use fresh produce and is ready in minutes. It’s a perfect side dish to complement any heavy main dish you serve.
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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
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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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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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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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 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.
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Pizza Boats
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