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These shredded zucchini recipes are an easy and delicious way to eat your vegetables. Shredded zucchini is a great binder in batters and mixes and works well in both sweet and savory recipes. Zucchini also adds moisture to any dish. Recipes like Dark Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Cookies and Quiche Lorraine with Zucchini Crust are healthy, flavorful and enjoyable at any time of the year.Toshred zucchini,it’s best to use a box grater for recipes that require a specific texture like fritters, burgers or patties. While a food processor or blender can be used, they often process the zucchini too finely. If you’re wondering how many zucchini you’ll need for a recipe, a general rule is that four small or three medium zucchini will yield about 5 to 6 cups of shredded zucchini.
These shredded zucchini recipes are an easy and delicious way to eat your vegetables. Shredded zucchini is a great binder in batters and mixes and works well in both sweet and savory recipes. Zucchini also adds moisture to any dish. Recipes like Dark Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Cookies and Quiche Lorraine with Zucchini Crust are healthy, flavorful and enjoyable at any time of the year.
Toshred zucchini,it’s best to use a box grater for recipes that require a specific texture like fritters, burgers or patties. While a food processor or blender can be used, they often process the zucchini too finely. If you’re wondering how many zucchini you’ll need for a recipe, a general rule is that four small or three medium zucchini will yield about 5 to 6 cups of shredded zucchini.
01of 22Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch SauceView RecipeThis veggie burger recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again. Savory chickpea and zucchini patties are topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tahini ranch sauce, juicy tomato slices and peppery arugula for a satisfying and healthy homemade veggie burger. Serve them on buns or stuff them in pitas. We recommend making extra sauce—it’s a great dip for veggie sticks and, thinned with a little water, it makes a wonderful salad dressing.
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Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce
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This veggie burger recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again. Savory chickpea and zucchini patties are topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tahini ranch sauce, juicy tomato slices and peppery arugula for a satisfying and healthy homemade veggie burger. Serve them on buns or stuff them in pitas. We recommend making extra sauce—it’s a great dip for veggie sticks and, thinned with a little water, it makes a wonderful salad dressing.
02of 22Zucchini Banana BreadView RecipeShredded zucchini and mashed banana complement each other and ensure that this wholesome loaf stays nice and moist. The banana adds sweetness to this quick-bread mashup for just the right flavor without too much added sugar.
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Zucchini Banana Bread
Shredded zucchini and mashed banana complement each other and ensure that this wholesome loaf stays nice and moist. The banana adds sweetness to this quick-bread mashup for just the right flavor without too much added sugar.
03of 22Quiche Lorraine with Zucchini CrustView RecipeShredded zucchini acts as the crust in this recipe for healthier, low-carb quiche Lorraine—quiche with Jarlsberg cheese, bacon and scallions—a brunch classic.
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Quiche Lorraine with Zucchini Crust
Shredded zucchini acts as the crust in this recipe for healthier, low-carb quiche Lorraine—quiche with Jarlsberg cheese, bacon and scallions—a brunch classic.
04of 22Zucchini TortillasView RecipeIn this genius carb swap recipe, shredded zucchini held together with a little cheese creates a delicious gluten-free tortilla. These low-carb tortillas are delicious on their own as a snack, but you can also wrap them around your favorite tortilla fillings. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as possible from the zucchini in Step 2, as this will yield crispy tortillas.
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Zucchini Tortillas
In this genius carb swap recipe, shredded zucchini held together with a little cheese creates a delicious gluten-free tortilla. These low-carb tortillas are delicious on their own as a snack, but you can also wrap them around your favorite tortilla fillings. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as possible from the zucchini in Step 2, as this will yield crispy tortillas.
05of 22Zucchini PancakesView RecipeZucchini … pancakes? You bet! This crispy contender took first prize aDiabetic Living Magazinezucchini recipe contest.
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Zucchini Pancakes
Zucchini … pancakes? You bet! This crispy contender took first prize aDiabetic Living Magazinezucchini recipe contest.
06of 22Zucchini Pizza CasseroleView RecipeGot a bumper crop of zucchini? Try this crowd-pleasing casserole-meets-pizza dish, which can easily be made gluten-free. A layer of tender shredded zucchini is topped with all the classics: sauce, cheese, pepperoni and sliced bell pepper. Experiment with your own favorite toppings, but make sure you don’t overload the crust or it will be too wet.
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Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Got a bumper crop of zucchini? Try this crowd-pleasing casserole-meets-pizza dish, which can easily be made gluten-free. A layer of tender shredded zucchini is topped with all the classics: sauce, cheese, pepperoni and sliced bell pepper. Experiment with your own favorite toppings, but make sure you don’t overload the crust or it will be too wet.
07of 22Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini FrittataView RecipeThis vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Make it for breakfast, or serve for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil-drizzled crusty baguette.
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Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata
This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Make it for breakfast, or serve for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil-drizzled crusty baguette.
08of 22Chocolate Zucchini CakeView RecpePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey LowerThis zucchini chocolate cake is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when humble ingredients like shredded zucchini, cocoa powder and chocolate chips come together in perfect harmony. Whether enjoyed with a steaming cup of weekday coffee or served at a gathering, this chocolate zucchini cake is sure to steal the spotlight. If you prefer cake with a creamy layer to complement the chocolate, top it with our optional cream cheese frosting. The frosting will add 54 calories and 5 grams of added sugar per serving.
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower
This zucchini chocolate cake is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when humble ingredients like shredded zucchini, cocoa powder and chocolate chips come together in perfect harmony. Whether enjoyed with a steaming cup of weekday coffee or served at a gathering, this chocolate zucchini cake is sure to steal the spotlight. If you prefer cake with a creamy layer to complement the chocolate, top it with our optional cream cheese frosting. The frosting will add 54 calories and 5 grams of added sugar per serving.
09of 22Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Corn on the CobView RecipeShredded zucchini keeps these lean turkey burgers moist and sneaks extra vegetables into your meal.
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Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Corn on the Cob
Shredded zucchini keeps these lean turkey burgers moist and sneaks extra vegetables into your meal.
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Dark Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Cookies
Caitlin Bensel
11of 22Cheesy Zucchini TotsView RecipeCasey BarberNot one, not two, but three cheeses make these low-carb cheesy zucchini tots live up to their name. Bake them in the oven or fry them in your air fryer for a crisp exterior and a gooey, melted center. Don’t use pre-shredded cheese here; shred it fresh for the best and creamiest results. Serve with ketchup, marinara, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Cheesy Zucchini Tots
Casey Barber
Not one, not two, but three cheeses make these low-carb cheesy zucchini tots live up to their name. Bake them in the oven or fry them in your air fryer for a crisp exterior and a gooey, melted center. Don’t use pre-shredded cheese here; shred it fresh for the best and creamiest results. Serve with ketchup, marinara, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
12of 22Flourless Blender Zucchini MuffinsView RecipeThe batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they’re the perfect snack or quick breakfast. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.
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Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins
The batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they’re the perfect snack or quick breakfast. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.
13of 22Almond-Flour Zucchini BreadView RecipeAlmond flour gives this tender gluten-free zucchini bread a boost of protein. Squeezing excess moisture from the zucchini prevents the bread from becoming too soggy. If you want to make it extra special, add some dark chocolate chips to the mix.
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Almond-Flour Zucchini Bread
Almond flour gives this tender gluten-free zucchini bread a boost of protein. Squeezing excess moisture from the zucchini prevents the bread from becoming too soggy. If you want to make it extra special, add some dark chocolate chips to the mix.
14of 22Zucchini, Corn & Egg CasseroleView RecipeThis healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.
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Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole
This healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.
15of 22Blueberry-Lemon Zucchini BreadView RecipePhotography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Chelsea ZimmerThis easy and healthy zucchini bread recipe is elevated to company-worthy brunch fare with the addition of fresh blueberries to the batter and a simple lemon glaze and toasted almonds on top. A combination of whole-wheat flour and oats in the batter make it more nutritious—and more interesting—than standard zucchini bread, too!
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Blueberry-Lemon Zucchini Bread
Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer
This easy and healthy zucchini bread recipe is elevated to company-worthy brunch fare with the addition of fresh blueberries to the batter and a simple lemon glaze and toasted almonds on top. A combination of whole-wheat flour and oats in the batter make it more nutritious—and more interesting—than standard zucchini bread, too!
16of 22Zucchini Fritters with Dill YogurtView RecipeServe these crispy zucchini fritters with creamy dill-yogurt sauce during the summer when zucchinis are abundant at the farmers market (or in your backyard garden). The key to the best fritters is moisture management. Zucchini is primarily made up of water, so this recipe starts with a two-step process of salting and squeezing the vegetable to remove as much of that water as possible. Once that simple step is done, this easy healthy recipe comes together in a snap.
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Zucchini Fritters with Dill Yogurt
Serve these crispy zucchini fritters with creamy dill-yogurt sauce during the summer when zucchinis are abundant at the farmers market (or in your backyard garden). The key to the best fritters is moisture management. Zucchini is primarily made up of water, so this recipe starts with a two-step process of salting and squeezing the vegetable to remove as much of that water as possible. Once that simple step is done, this easy healthy recipe comes together in a snap.
17of 22Zucchini FrittataView RecipeA frittata, a flat omelet in Italy, can be filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses and makes a great impromptu brunch dish or supper. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini.
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Zucchini Frittata
A frittata, a flat omelet in Italy, can be filled with a variety of vegetables and cheeses and makes a great impromptu brunch dish or supper. In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini.
18of 22Zucchini-Pineapple BreadView RecipeThis easy zucchini-pineapple bread is the perfect healthy breakfast treat! Saving the pineapple juice strained from the can to brush on top of the bread keeps it moist and adds more pineapple flavor. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020
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Zucchini-Pineapple Bread
This easy zucchini-pineapple bread is the perfect healthy breakfast treat! Saving the pineapple juice strained from the can to brush on top of the bread keeps it moist and adds more pineapple flavor. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020
19of 22Zucchini Mini MuffinsView RecipeShredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. A perfect quick breakfast or after-school snack, these muffins freeze well, so make a batch ahead of time for busy days.
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Zucchini Mini Muffins
Shredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. A perfect quick breakfast or after-school snack, these muffins freeze well, so make a batch ahead of time for busy days.
20of 22Zucchini Patties with Herbs & Feta (Kolokythokeftedes)View RecipeGreeks nibble on these popular zucchini patties as a meze in tavernas while waiting for their main courses to arrive.
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Zucchini Patties with Herbs & Feta (Kolokythokeftedes)
Greeks nibble on these popular zucchini patties as a meze in tavernas while waiting for their main courses to arrive.
21of 22Chocolate Zucchini BrowniesView RecipeThe batter for this healthy one-bowl brownie recipe is stirred together right in the saucepan used to melt the butter and chocolate—no mixing bowl needed and less cleanup for you. Using shredded zucchini in this healthy dessert recipe creates a tender, moist brownie with about half the amount of butter and sugar found in a classic recipe—and it’s virtually undetectable in the baked brownies.
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Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
The batter for this healthy one-bowl brownie recipe is stirred together right in the saucepan used to melt the butter and chocolate—no mixing bowl needed and less cleanup for you. Using shredded zucchini in this healthy dessert recipe creates a tender, moist brownie with about half the amount of butter and sugar found in a classic recipe—and it’s virtually undetectable in the baked brownies.
22of 22Lemon Zucchini BreadView RecipeThis super-moist zucchini bread is a great way to use up homegrown summer zucchini! Full of bright lemon flavor, it makes the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert. It’s just sweet enough to satisfy a craving without giving you a sugar crash.
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Lemon Zucchini Bread
This super-moist zucchini bread is a great way to use up homegrown summer zucchini! Full of bright lemon flavor, it makes the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert. It’s just sweet enough to satisfy a craving without giving you a sugar crash.
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