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From noodles to casseroles to creamy soups—zucchini really can do it all, and these recipes show off the veggie in its most delicious forms. Whether you prefer your green summer squash paired with herbaceous sauces or packed into a flavorful casserole, these dishes will surely hit the spot. Recipes like our Zucchini Lasagna and Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp make delicious Sunday feasts that everyone will love.
01of 22Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & ShrimpView RecipeCut some carbs and use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles in this zesty pesto pasta dish recipe. Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.
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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp
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Cut some carbs and use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles in this zesty pesto pasta dish recipe. Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.
02of 22Chicken & Zucchini CasseroleView RecipeThis baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb! The whole family will love this easy casserole, plus it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies (concealed in a delicious cheese sauce!).
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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb! The whole family will love this easy casserole, plus it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies (concealed in a delicious cheese sauce!).
03of 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.
04of 22Zucchini LasagnaView RecipeRoasted zucchini slices stand in beautifully for wheat pasta in this no-noodle lasagna. The simple swap reduces calories and eliminates gluten. It’s also a great way to use up extra zucchini if your plants are prolific.
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Zucchini Lasagna
Roasted zucchini slices stand in beautifully for wheat pasta in this no-noodle lasagna. The simple swap reduces calories and eliminates gluten. It’s also a great way to use up extra zucchini if your plants are prolific.
05of 22Skillet Mac & Cheese with Zucchini & PimientoView RecipeJacob FoxSweet and mild pimiento peppers add a little zest to this skillet mac and cheese, while zucchini boosts the veggie count. Here we boil the pasta a little less than usual, until just shy of al dente, so it doesn’t overcook in the oven.
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Skillet Mac & Cheese with Zucchini & Pimiento
Jacob Fox
Sweet and mild pimiento peppers add a little zest to this skillet mac and cheese, while zucchini boosts the veggie count. Here we boil the pasta a little less than usual, until just shy of al dente, so it doesn’t overcook in the oven.
06of 22Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups CasseroleView RecipeBrie PassanoThin slices of zucchini wrap around a creamy filling of ricotta and Parmesan cheese and are nestled in a creamy pesto sauce in this light and summery vegetarian casserole.
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Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups Casserole
Brie Passano
Thin slices of zucchini wrap around a creamy filling of ricotta and Parmesan cheese and are nestled in a creamy pesto sauce in this light and summery vegetarian casserole.
07of 22Creamy Zucchini-Chickpea Soup with SpinachView RecipeCarolyn Hodges, M.S., RDNCanned chickpeas combined with tahini thicken this simple vegetable soup and give it a creamy consistency. The chickpeas also provide satisfying plant protein and combine with the veggies to add plenty of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Serve this easy dinner with baguette slices.
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Creamy Zucchini-Chickpea Soup with Spinach
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Canned chickpeas combined with tahini thicken this simple vegetable soup and give it a creamy consistency. The chickpeas also provide satisfying plant protein and combine with the veggies to add plenty of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Serve this easy dinner with baguette slices.
08of 22Zucchini, Spinach & Gouda BakeView RecipeEva KolenkoThe addition of flour and baking powder gives more leavening power to the eggs, making this dish a bit more tender and fluffier than a quiche.
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Zucchini, Spinach & Gouda Bake
Eva Kolenko
The addition of flour and baking powder gives more leavening power to the eggs, making this dish a bit more tender and fluffier than a quiche.
09of 22Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & ZucchiniView RecipeJason DonnellyCasseroles can be for summer too! We packed this one with peak-season vegetables—corn, zucchini and tomatoes—then topped it with crispy tater tots and gooey melted cheese, making it a dinner winner.
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Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini
Jason Donnelly
Casseroles can be for summer too! We packed this one with peak-season vegetables—corn, zucchini and tomatoes—then topped it with crispy tater tots and gooey melted cheese, making it a dinner winner.
10of 22Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted ZucchiniView RecipeWe wrap tender chicken with strips of bacon that crisp up when placed under the broiler. It’s a fast recipe for a satisfying, healthy meal.
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Zucchini
We wrap tender chicken with strips of bacon that crisp up when placed under the broiler. It’s a fast recipe for a satisfying, healthy meal.
11of 22Classic Zucchini CasseroleView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis comforting zucchini casserole with buttery crackers and cheese is the perfect recipe for your bumper crop of zucchini. Fresh thyme is lightly floral while fresh ground pepper adds kick to this creamy summer casserole.
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Classic Zucchini Casserole
Jennifer Causey
This comforting zucchini casserole with buttery crackers and cheese is the perfect recipe for your bumper crop of zucchini. Fresh thyme is lightly floral while fresh ground pepper adds kick to this creamy summer casserole.
12of 22Taco-Stuffed ZucchiniView RecipeThese stuffed zucchini boats are filled with all your favorite taco ingredients like seasoned meat, cheese and avocado. They’re perfect for a a low-carb alternative on taco night or a great kid-friendly way to sneak in more vegetables.
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Taco-Stuffed Zucchini
These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with all your favorite taco ingredients like seasoned meat, cheese and avocado. They’re perfect for a a low-carb alternative on taco night or a great kid-friendly way to sneak in more vegetables.
13of 22Gruyère, Onion & Zucchini QuicheView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is filled with sweet caramelized onion, zucchini and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for dinner.
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Gruyère, Onion & Zucchini Quiche
This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is filled with sweet caramelized onion, zucchini and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for dinner.
14of 22Cream of Zucchini SoupView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis cream of zucchini soup recipe is a great way to use up your garden zucchini. The potatoes add to the creaminess, while croutons add texture and chives brighten the flavor.
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Cream of Zucchini Soup
Victor Protasio
This cream of zucchini soup recipe is a great way to use up your garden zucchini. The potatoes add to the creaminess, while croutons add texture and chives brighten the flavor.
15of 22Zucchini Noodle PieView RecipeIf you’re familiar with Italian spaghetti pie, you’ll love this better-for-you gluten-free update to the classic comforting casserole. Replacing the traditional spaghetti with zucchini noodles keeps the meal from weighing you down, but it’s still as cheesy and saucy as ever.
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Zucchini Noodle Pie
If you’re familiar with Italian spaghetti pie, you’ll love this better-for-you gluten-free update to the classic comforting casserole. Replacing the traditional spaghetti with zucchini noodles keeps the meal from weighing you down, but it’s still as cheesy and saucy as ever.
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Balsamic Chicken Pasta Bake with Zucchini Noodles
17of 22Cheesy Zucchini QuicheView RecipeThis cheesy crustless zucchini quiche has plenty of leeks and zucchini enveloped in a light custard. Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor. Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand.
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Cheesy Zucchini Quiche
This cheesy crustless zucchini quiche has plenty of leeks and zucchini enveloped in a light custard. Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor. Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand.
18of 22Zucchini EnchiladasView RecipeUsing thinly sliced zucchini in place of tortillas is a great way to cut back on carbs and still enjoy cheesy chicken enchiladas. If you like the heat, opt for a spicy enchilada sauce.
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Zucchini Enchiladas
Using thinly sliced zucchini in place of tortillas is a great way to cut back on carbs and still enjoy cheesy chicken enchiladas. If you like the heat, opt for a spicy enchilada sauce.
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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken
20of 22Zucchini FrittataView RecipeA frittata, as a flat omelet is known 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. If you prefer, use feta or ricotta salata in place of the goat cheese.
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Zucchini Frittata
A frittata, as a flat omelet is known 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. If you prefer, use feta or ricotta salata in place of the goat cheese.
21of 22Greek Vegetarian Stuffed ZucchiniView RecipeThese vegetarian stuffed zucchinis are perfectly tender and fresh with the flavors of the Mediterranean. Olives and feta cheese deliver a nice salty bite, while quinoa adds a nutty flavor, along with protein and fiber.
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Greek Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini
These vegetarian stuffed zucchinis are perfectly tender and fresh with the flavors of the Mediterranean. Olives and feta cheese deliver a nice salty bite, while quinoa adds a nutty flavor, along with protein and fiber.
22of 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.
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