Zucchini Recipes

From cheesy stuffed boats to skillet meals and baked pasta, these easy zucchini recipes are hearty, budget-friendly, and a great way to stretch fresh summer produce into dinner. 1. I love that the zucchini really is the star here, and the quick salting and baking step helps keep the lasagna from turning watery. 2.

I like this one for a lighter, veggie-forward dinner that still has all the saucy, cheesy enchilada comfort, and it only needs 5 ingredients. 4. The salmon is coated in Cajun spices, cooked in butter until it forms a dark, flavorful crust, and is paired with simple sautéed zucchini for a dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. 5.

It’s full of colorful veggies, homemade red sauce, and lots of gooey cheese, and the leftovers are awesome for quick lunches or stashing in the freezer. 6. These are the recipes I reach for when I have extra zucchini hanging out in the fridge and want something snacky and easy to grab throughout the week. 8.

I purposefully chose NOT to squeeze the excess liquid from the grated zucchini because that extra moisture helps keep the muffins tender! 9. Fresh Salads These zucchini salad recipes are perfect for cookouts, light lunches, and easy sides when you want to make the most of seasonal produce! 13.

The raw shaved zucchini stays crisp and light, the corn adds sweetness, and the toasted almonds, Parmesan, and lemon-mint dressing make every bite taste bright, crunchy, and summery. 14. I like that the chimichurri works like a bold, herby dressing, and you can use the zucchini raw, grilled, or roasted depending on what you’re already preparation. 15.

It’s full of fresh vegetables tossed with pasta in a light lemon butter sauce, and I make it when I want something fresh or have a few vegetables in the fridge that need using up. 16. Roasted, sautéed, grilled, or baked into something cheesy and cozy, they make it easy to add more vegetables to the table without overthinking dinner. 17.

Grilled Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Make the most of summer squash with this easy Grilled Zucchini recipe! I’d make extra as the honey-balsamic marinade and smoky grill marks make it delicious hot off the grill, but the leftovers are also great tucked into wraps, grain bowls, omelets, or salads! 18.

It’s budget-friendly, great for meal prep, and I like that it can be served hot or cold for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or an on-the-go snack. 19. Lemon Pepper Zucchini Lemon Pepper Zucchini Bright and peppery, this Lemon Pepper Zucchini is a simple and flavorful side dish for any dinner! Lemon pepper zucchini is bright, peppery, and ready in about 20 minutes.

The key is using a really hot skillet so the zucchini browns quickly instead of getting soft and watery! 20. We make it with zucchini and other fresh summer vegetables, a rich red sauce, plenty of herbs, and cheese on top.

I’m all for this basic technique as the oven does most of the work, and the dry heat caramelizes the vegetables so they get sweet, smoky edges. 22.