It’s that time of year again when zucchini plants are growing in abundance! But what do you make with all that zucchini when it’s time to harvest in late August? I’ve compiled a list of delicious recipes that will help you get rid of the surplus crop.
I’ve compiled a list of 100 tasty recipes here – everything from quick and easy zucchini pizzas to creamy zucchini soup. Whatever your taste buds and diet preferences desire, there is an easy recipe on this list for you! Plus, many have vegetarian options, too so they’re perfect for meatless Mondays or any night where you want healthy zucchini recipes without sacrificing flavor.
So which recipe are you going to make tonight? Never let another zucchini go to waste!
100 Zucchini Recipes: What to Make with All of the Zucchini You Grew in Your Garden
1) Comforting Summer Casserole
Zucchini is perfectly cooked in a deliciously creamy sauce, between two layers of crispy stuffing made from breadcrumbs stuffing mix and sour cream, in this comforting summer Zucchini Casserole. This recipe is a great idea for those with ample zucchini supply from their summer garden.

2) A Chocolate Lover’s Dream
A chocolate lover’s dream that’s rich, fudgy, gooey, and soo delicious! This Chocolate Zucchini Bread tastes more like a cake, but without all the sugar! Dates sweeten this delicious treat while hiding any trace of veggies! and there is definitely a lot of zucchini in this recipe!
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3) Vegan Zucchini Noodles w/ Bolognese
Vegan Zucchini Noodles w/ Bolognese: Hearty, rich, and incredibly delicious, this veggie Bolognese sauce is topped over a bed of spiralized zucchini noodles. For the ultimate, guilt-free comfort dish! So when that pasta craving hits, but you’re watching your calorie intake, make this your go-to meal. I love topping ours with red pepper flakes for that extra zing!

4) Mmm! 3 Kinds of Cheese + Zucchini
Crunchy, cheesy goodness in these simple 3 Cheese Air Fryer Fried Zucchini. No one can turn down an air-fried veggie. These whip up in about 20 minutes and are a great appetizer or side dish to pair with dinner. Even the kids will enjoy these crispy goodies!

5) Turn Your Zucchini Into Apples
Use this magic recipe to turn your zucchini (even the big ones!) into apples with this zucchini crisp recipe! Even your toughest critics will think this Zucchini Mock Apple Crisp is really apples!

6) Celebrates the Taste of Summer
Zucchini Parmesan is a simple and delicious low-carb meal that celebrates the taste of summer! Pairs great with a side green salad for the perfect summer dinner!

7) No one will guess there are veggies in these!
Sneak some extra veggies into these Zucchini Oat Flour Pancakes and enjoy your favorite sweet bread for breakfast. Made with hearty oats, crunchy pecans, a hint of cinnamon and all the flavor! No one will guess there are veggies in these!

8) Zucchini & Pesto = The Perfect Pairing
There are a plethora of ways to try to utilize your summer zucchini harvest, but perhaps nothing is more fun than creating zucchini noodles! This delicious vegan recipe features zucchini noodles coated in a vibrant walnut-parsley pesto sauce. You NEED to make Zucchini Noodles with Walnut-Parsely Pesto for dinner asap!

9) An Explosion of Flavor for Your Tastebuds
Warm up with a bowl of Spicy Zucchini Soup made with the delicious caramelized flavor of oven roasted poblano chiles. It’s an explosion of flavor for your tastebuds!

10) Perfect for a Healthy Breakfast or Snack
These Healthy Lemon Zucchini Muffins are fresh, light, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack! They are low in calories by using healthier ingredients, like whole wheat flour, coconut oil, almond milk, coconut sugar, and fresh zucchini. Plus, they are dairy-free, with a nut-free, and gluten-free option.

11) Got Dip?
Zucchini Babaganoush is perfect for summer picnics and dipping in raw veggies! Yummy!

12) A Family Favorite
This Chocolate Zucchini Bread is perfect for garden fresh zucchini!

13) The Best of Two Worlds
This snack recipe features ripe bananas combined with garden fresh zucchini to make a fluffy, moist muffin with a comforting taste. These easy Zucchini Banana Muffins are the best of both worlds if you love both banana and zucchini muffins.

14) Zucchini Front and Center
This creamy Veggie Pasanda puts zucchini front and center, perfect for this year’s zucchini harvest! It’s a reader approved recipe that always hits the spot and is perfect for the whole family!

15) Lemon Zucchini Loaf
The lemon in this zucchini loaf makes it taste so fresh and light, plus a creamy glaze on top makes for a perfect loaf! You are going to love this delicious Lemon Zucchini Loaf with icing.

16) This recipe is so clever!!
Delicious and homemade Zuchini Pizza with three cheeses will blow your mind!

17) Add chocolate chips for a little extra oomph!
Moist and delicious, these Healthy Zucchini Muffins are made with whole wheat flour and sweetened naturally with honey and a touch of brown sugar. Add chocolate chips for a little extra oomph.

18) Anything with Dijon mustard is a YES in my book!
The subtle flavors of Dijon and basil on light tilapia, paired with a vibrant sweet but savory fresh peach zucchini salsa. A healthy, palate-pleasing gluten-free and paleo dinner entree: Dijon Tilapia with Peach Zucchini Salsa.

19) Only 3 Ingredients Plus Salt and Pepper
Requiring only 3 ingredients plus salt and pepper, this classic Southern Italian dish is a delicious way to enjoy summer squash. This Easy Vegan Spaghetti with Zucchini is sure to become a family favorite!

20) Zucchini Side Dish
This Easy Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes side dish is made with fresh vegetables on your stovetop. Ready in minutes and delicious!

21) Bread in a cast-iron skillet? Yep!
This Cast-Iron Skillet Zucchini Bread is such a fun and delicious way to use your zucchini. It is the best way to bake zucchini bread!

22) A Rustic Italian-Inspired Main Dish
Zucchini Stew with Potatoes is a rustic Italian-inspired main dish. Enjoy a warm bowl of this comforting stew on its own or with some crusty bread.

23) Ready in under 10 minutes!
This Whole30 and Low Carb Zucchini Shrimp Fra Diavolo is an easy and fast weeknight dinner to keep you satisfied! It’s made with tasty shrimp, spiralized zucchini noodles, and Fra Diavolo (Arrabbiata) sauce. The best part? It’s all made in under 20 minutes!

24) Super Simple Dish of Garden-Grown Zucchini
Spiralized Zucchini Caprese Salad is a totally delicious and super simple dish of garden-grown zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, drizzled with herby basil pesto, and served with roasted whole garlic cloves. It’s gluten-free, low carb, and vegetarian, and did I mention this salad is absolutely perfect for summertime.

25) You will not be able to stop eating these!
Homemade Pan-Fried Zucchini Squash Chips that are crispy and made Greek-style! I used no batter, flour, or bread crumbs, so they are completely gluten-free. Paired with a good tzatziki sauce you will not be able to stop eating these!

26) Packed with zucchini & chickpeas!
This Zucchini, Chickpea, and Potato Curry recipe is packed with zucchini & chickpeas for a satisfying vegan dish.

27) I am SO in love with this recipe!
This Cheesy Zucchini Gratin is an amazing side dish and a great way to use up lots of zucchini or summer squash. The zucchini is first browned in a pan, then baked with a flavorful sauce and topped with bold-tasting cheese and crunchy breadcrumb and parmesan topping.

28) A Savory Freeform Tart
Three Cheese Zucchini Galette is a savory freeform tart layered with a ricotta-based cheese spread and garden zucchini tossed in garlic olive oil.

29) A tasty combination of zucchini, apples, and mint
Have you ever tried juicing with zucchini? Well, with a combination of zucchini, apples, and mint, this Zucchini and Apple Juice is both refreshing and full of vitamins.

30) Crustless zucchini pie requires so little effort to prepare!
This Crustless Zucchini Pie requires so little effort to prepare and it’s so versatile. You can have it for breakfast, lunch or light dinner and all the family will love it. A great snack for everyone!

31) What’s better than one zucchini soup recipe? Two!
The first is a Zucchini Basil Soup and the second a dairy-free Thai Coconut Zucchini Soup with Thai Basil.

32) The perfect way to utilize fresh in-season zucchini.
This stuffed zucchini rolls recipe combines three kinds of cheese, hot Italian sausage, and aromatics, wrapped up in delicious zucchini! This Zucchini Involtini recipe is the perfect way to utilize fresh in-season zucchini.

33) You’ll be excited to eat your veggies!
Zucchini Tomato Casserole with Bread Crumb Topping, melty mozzarella, and delicious Parmesan cheese is an amazing layered vegetable casserole bake that will make you excited to eat your veggies!

34) A fabulous dinner is in your future!
This simple Vegan Stuffed Zucchini make a fabulous dinner. Fresh zucchini boats topped with walnuts, quinoa, and a flavorful puree.

35) You had me at: Simple to make
Velvety smooth Zucchini Basil Soup is a healthy and delicious vegan & gluten-free soup that’s simple to make, flavorful, and uses lots of fresh summer zucchini. It’s the perfect light summer meal.

36) Zucchini Cake??
This apple, carrot, and zucchini cake is to die for. Superbly moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, it is the ultimate healthy version of a cake where the 5 a day intake is almost achieved. You will go back for more and more without a doubt.

37) One Dish Pasta!
This one dish Basil Pesto Pasta meal is easy to make in a casserole dish and full of roasted yellow squash, zucchini, and tomatoes.

38) Low Carb + High Protein
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a low carb, high protein meal. They’re the healthier way to enjoy the flavors of chicken parmesan! {GF}.

39) An excellent way to make use of your fresh summer squash!
Instant Pot Zucchini is an excellent way to make use of your fresh summer squash. Simply steam the zucchini in an instant pot then saute mushrooms before finishing with fresh parmesan for a delicious cook!

40) A delicious crunch you won’t be able to resist!
Seasoned panko breadcrumbs combine with Parmesan cheese for a delicious crunch you won’t be able to resist! Bet you can’t eat just one of these Baked Zucchini Fries!

41) Freaky fast meal! No, it’s not Jimmy Johns!
This Sautéed Shrimp with Zucchini showcases natural sweetness of shrimps and zucchini. It is a quick one-pan meal for busy days.

42) Perfect for serving up as a summery side dish for potlucks, BBQs, and mid-week meals!
This Zucchini Potato Casserole comprises just seven ingredients and just minutes of prep – perfect for serving up as a summery side dish for potlucks, BBQs, and mid-week meals!

43) Pizza Bites!
Zucchini Pizza Bites are a great choice if you want to eat low carb meal. An instant pizza with all the comforting flavors you would love. These are great as party appetizers; we eat them as a meal it’s filling and comforting!

44) You won’t even realize there are veggies in these brownies!
Zucchini Brownies are rich, moist, fudgy, and insanely delicious! You won’t even realize there are veggies in these brownies! A perfect way to use zucchini lying in your fridge and a perfect dessert for any chocoholic!

45) You’ll want to have it on repeat!
This Zucchini and Ground Beef Casserole makes a delicious weeknight meal. You’ll want to have it on repeat!

46) A Southern Italy Favorite
A delicious combination of summer zucchini and tomatoes, smoked cured ham from Northern Italy and orecchiette pasta from Southern Italy. Orecchiette Pasta with Zucchini and Speck is easy to make and can be eaten tepid or cold as a salad.

47) Zucchini Casserole that everyone will love!
This easy zucchini gratin recipe is a Baked Cheesy Zucchini Casserole that everyone will love! Healthy, low carb, gluten-free, and delicious. Only 10 minutes prep time & simple ingredients!

48) On the table in 20 minutes – perfect for a weeknight meal!
Fresh zucchini sauteed with tomatoes, warm spices, creamy coconut milk, and nutty ghee, this Zucchini Curry is on the table in 20 minutes – perfect for a weeknight meal!

49) Roasted zucchini, with fresh mozzarella, red onion, and parsley… tell me more!
This easy-to-make Zucchini Pasta Salad showcases the sweet flavor of roasted zucchini, with fresh mozzarella, red onion, and parsley. This recipe has rave reviews and is such a tasty savory recipe.

50) I’m literally drooling!
A burst of fresh lemon and shredded zucchini combine to create this moist and tender Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake. This all-purpose cake is delicious with scrambled eggs in the morning or a cup of tea in the afternoon.

51) So simple, easy, and flavorful!
These Cheesy Zucchini Quesadillas are a fun and delicious dinner idea. They will be ready in 30-minutes and are packed with veggies. The filling is made with sauteed zucchini and corn that are seasoned with garlic, basil, and chili flakes, then tossed with cheddar (or Gruyere) cheese. So simple, easy, and flavorful!

52) Don’t know what to do with a bunch of basil or an abundance of zucchini?
Try these savory Zucchini and Pesto Muffins made with a big zucchini ! These delicious and easy-to-make muffins are vegan, paleo, and AIP-compliant.

53) Healthy, high in protein, and made with cottage cheese & ground turkey…
Zucchini Lasagna w/ Ground Turkey is the perfect summer dinner! It’s healthy, high in protein, and made with cottage cheese & ground turkey!

54) Who Loves Donuts??
These baked Maple Chocolate Zucchini Donuts are packed with healthy zucchini! Then topped off with a delicious maple white chocolate frosting!

55) Looking for a healthy dinner recipe the entire family will love?
The kids will love eating their veggies when you serve these delicious Zucchini Noodles With Pesto, Chicken, and Mushrooms.

56) Delicious zucchini noodles so that you can indulge without any guilt!
This Zucchini Noodles with An Arrabbiata Sauce replaces the traditional pasta with healthy, delicious zucchini noodles so that you can indulge without any guilt!

57) The perfect breakfast, lunch, dinner, or appetizer recipe!
Italian baked eggs are one of those simple but fancy dishes that always taste perfect and are appropriate for almost every occasion. These Italian Baked Eggs Zucchini Boats make an excellent breakfast, lunch, dinner, or appetizer.

58) Chocolatey and Sweet
Chocolatey and sweet, this Keto Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a great keto-friendly snack or dessert! With fresh zucchini baked right in, this low-carb chocolate zucchini loaf is super moist and delicious!

59) The Side Dish That Pairs Great With Anything
Zucchini Noodle Salad is an easy side dish that pairs great with anything. It has so much flavor and can be thrown together in a medium bowl with a bit of olive oil, diced tomatoes, and zucchini spiralized in a matter of minutes.

60) It’s Taco Night!
Love tacos? Try these Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats! All the great flavor of tacos with the added nutrients from zucchini.

61) Perfect as a side dish or standalone veggie meal!
Perfect as a side dish or standalone vegetarian meal, this zucchini rice casserole recipe is cheesy, comforting, and filling. It’s a late summer casserole that pairs well with both poultry and beef. Zucchini Rice Casserole is soon to be a family favorite!

62) A delicious creamy texture and a crispy topping!
This Creamy Avocado Zoodles recipe is has a delicious creamy texture and a crispy topping that brings the dish together perfectly.

63) A great healthy lunchbox meal for your kids or savory snack and breakfast.
These Savory Cheese Zucchini Muffins make a great healthy lunchbox meal for your kids or savory snack and breakfast. Packed with hidden veggies, these cheese muffins will also make a great appetizer at your next party!

64) This soup will be a frequent addition to the meal rotation at your house.
This soup uses “zoodles” or in place of noodles. It’s packed with garden vegetables and herbs, and chickpeas make it a hearty bowl. Vegetable Zucchini Noodle Soup will be a frequent addition to the meal rotation at your house because of all the zucchini plants in your garden!

65) Move over boring green salads!
Move over boring green salads, it’s time to devour this delicious Raw Vegan Pad Thai with Zucchini + Spicy Peanut Sauce with crunchy veggies, creamy sauce, and flavorful toppings. This beautiful salad bowl is loaded with colorful spiralized zucchini, offering a refreshing and low-carb “noodle” experience sans the grains.

66) An easy savory snack, lunch, or brunch!
Zucchini Toast is an easy savory snack, lunch, or brunch! Sourdough bread is topped with ricotta cheese and broiled zucchini for the perfect bite.

67) Set sail to the land of tasty!
Set sail to the land of tasty with these Keto Zucchini Boats with Chorizo! They’ll be your new family favorite.

68) Have you heard of zoats?
Have you heard of zoats? Chocolate Zucchini Oats are a surprisingly delicious way to pack some veggie goodness into your breakfast!
69) Hearty, filling, and full of flavor!
Start your morning with this Bell Pepper and Zucchini Breakfast Skillet! Seasoned with Za’atar spice and sprinkled with goat cheddar. This dish is done in 30 minutes and requires less than 10 key ingredients! Hearty, filling, and full of flavor!

70) The perfect dish to use up all that amazing fresh summer produce!
Whether you use a grill or your oven’s broiler, this Charred Corn Salad is the perfect dish to use up all that amazing fresh summer produce!

71) A delicious savory summer pie.
This Zucchini Pie with Fresh Herbs is a delicious savory summer pie. Packed with fresh zucchini and herbs along with 2 kinds of cheese and eggs make for a delicious breakfast, lunch or side dish to go along with any summer entrée.

72) Easy to put together and a crowd pleaser too!
Sausage Zucchini Soup is a hearty, low carb, Paleo, Whole 30, gluten-free and dairy-free soup that is quick and easy to put together and a crowd pleaser too!

73) These cookies are loaded with oats, chocolate chips, zucchini, and nuts!
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies: loaded with oats, chocolate chips, zucchini, and nuts! These Zucchini Cookies are a fantastic way to use up extra zucchini from your garden!

74) A quick zucchini stir fry
This Zesty Zucchini Stir Fry smells just as good as it tastes!
75) This recipe can even be served chilled as an appetizer before a special occasion!
Zucchini Soup is an easy soup that combines all the flavors of late summer!
76) The Perfect Summer Recipe
Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Herbed Parmesan is a simple side dish recipe that’s big on flavor. This recipe will help you use up all your leftover zucchini. It goes well with so many different main dishes and is ready in under 10 minutes!

77) Big on veggies and flavor and low in carbs
Enjoy all the zucchini your harvest has to offer this summer with this Zucchini Lasagna! This lasagna is big on veggies and flavor and low in carbs. It’s also naturally gluten-free! Try out this favorite comfort food recipe today!

78) Crisp, golden, and gluten-free!
These crisp, golden, and gluten-free Baked Zucchini Fritters are baked or air-fried so there’s less oil. Using chickpea flour makes them gluten-free.

79) I promise, you’ve never had a zucchini cake like this!!
This Glazed Gluten-Free Zucchini Cake with Pumpin Seeds & Dark Chocolate is much healthier than your standard zucchini cake. Try it with your morning cup of coffee; you won’t regret it!

80) Rich and Fudgey
Sneak in a full serving of vegetables with these Chocolate Zucchini Brownies — they’re so rich and fudge-y the kids will never suspect a thing!

81) A healthy alternative to a shrimp scampi!
With just a couple of easy swaps, this Gluten-free & Paleo Shrimp Zoodles recipe is a perfect (healthy!) alternative to a shrimp scampi!

82)
These Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips have all the crunch kids love in potato chips – and they’re healthier!

83) Low-carb, quick, easy, and delicious!
Our Stuffed Keto Zucchini Boats are quick, easy, and delicious! We’ll show you how to make Italian low-carb flavor or pizza zucchini boats with one recipe!

84) A great keto-friendly snack or dessert!
Chocolatey and sweet, this Keto Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a great keto-friendly snack or dessert! With fresh zucchini baked right in, this low-carb chocolate zucchini loaf is super moist and delicious!

85) Bites of chicken with perfectly cooked zucchini and bell pepper: this casserole is a winner!
Tender bites of chicken with perfectly cooked zucchini and bell pepper in a creamy, cheesy sauce. You’ll be able to make use of abundant summer zucchini and get this low-carb Chicken Zucchini Casserole on your menu soon!

86) Pickles!!!
These Refrigerator Zucchini Pickles are a fantastic way to use up that ever-abundant late-summer zucchini. They are fun and easy to make and so tasty!

87) A must-try if you love this vegetable!
This recipe for Easy Sauteed Zucchini is a must-try if you love this vegetable. Tender crisp zucchini pieces are seasoned with cumin seeds, salt, and pepper.

88) Made famous by Stanley Tucci
Made famous by Stanley Tucci in his search for Italy series earlier this year, Spaghetti alla Nerano is a classic fried zucchini pasta dish from Sorrento, Naples.

89) The perfect warm and delicious fall treat!
Apple Fritter Bread with Zucchini is a keto-friendly version of the classic apple fritters recipe. Made healthier with the use of fresh zucchini.

90) Summer is the season of salads!
Summer is the season of fresh, sweet corn, bountiful zucchini, and refreshing salads. That’s what makes this Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad with Zucchini a perfect companion for any summer vegetarian bbq. Nothing beats the smoky, grilled flavor of corn and zucchini mixed with the heartiness of black beans and finally topped with luxurious feta.

91) A healthy summer breakfast bread
A Healthy Banana Zucchini Bread with a delicious moist cinnamon banana crumble filled with crunchy pecans. This is a delicious, healthy banana bread to sneak some greens into your morning.

92) You are going to want this salad every meal!
Mediterranean Salad with Zucchini Ribbons is a celebration of summer flavors! Five simple ingredients and a delicious sun-dried tomato balsamic vinaigrette. You’ll want it every day!

93) Zucchini comfort food!
This genius recipe for Zucchini Stuffing takes a favorite summer veggie and turns it into pure comfort food.

94) You can enjoy this slice hot or cold, and it’s even popular with kids!
A quick and easy way to enjoy summer zucchinis in a baked form: Zucchini Slice.

95) A zesty and satisfying side dish to have in your summer menu
Here’s an easy way to make Calabacitas con Elote (Zucchini with Corn) – a zesty and satisfying side dish on your summer menu. The buttery creaminess of the suero (whey) is like nothing else you have ever tasted!

96) It’s spicy, savory, and delicious!
You are going to love this Spicy Zucchini Soup! This easy soup features garden zucchini, jalapeno, and a touch of cream. It’s spicy, savory, and delicious!

97) It’s the chocolate chips, for me!
Yummmm!!! Easy Zucchini Bread With Cholocate Chips: The addition of chocolate chips makes this easy zucchini bread a hit!

98) The perfect family meal!
A healthy recipe containing just a few ingredients, it is low carb and keto too. This Beef and Zucchini Enchiliadas recipe is a great alternative to the corn or flour tortilla enchiladas, just add a little cheese and tomato sauce, and ta-da!!

99) A hearty little snack!
Just one taste isn’t enough for hot and crispy 5 Ingredient Southern Fried Zucchini Fritters. They’re ADDICTIVE. Seriously ADDICTIVE. Dust with flakey sea salt and you’ve got a hit!

100) Let’s make some waffles!
healthy and freezer-friendly, these delicious Zucchini Blueberry Oat Waffles are a great way to start the day!
