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    Home » Tips & Guides

    Zucchini Recipe Ideas - 25 Unique Ways to Use It!

    UPDATED Aug 13, 2020 · PUBLISHED Aug 7, 2014 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    August 8th is National Zucchini Day! We've gathered 25 of the best zucchini recipe ideas to celebrate. From dinner recipes with zoodles, fritters and ships to brownies and muffins...this versatile vegetable sneaks in nutritional benefits, moisture and flavor wherever it makes an appearance.

    Brownies & Cakes with Zucchini Shreds

    Shredded zucchini adds moisture to baked goods...and no...you can't tell it's chock full of zucchini. Promise!

    Zucchini Brownies Recipe

    1. Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

    Other zucchini recipes for baked goods from around the web:

    2. Banana Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies from Inside BruCrew Life
    3. No Bake Zucchini Bread Granola Bites from Cookin' Canuck
    4. Chocolate Zucchini Cake from Shugary Sweets

    Muffins & Bread

    The shreds perform the same magic in these zucchini recipes for muffins, bread and pancakes.

    Healthy Zucchini Muffin Recipe

    5. Healthy Zucchini Muffins

    Other goodies to try:

    6. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread by Mom On Timeout
    7. Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Orange Glaze from Lemons for Lulu
    8. Zucchini Corn Pancakes from Girl Versus Dough

    Chips & Such

    Crunch away guilt-free on chips or fries made from zucchini.

    Zucchini Chips

    9. Zucchini Chips (In the Microwave or Oven)

    Here are a few other munchies to try:

    10. Baked Zucchini Fries by Yummy Healthy Easy
    11. Zucchini Tots by The Two Bite Club
    12. Parmesan Cheese Crisps Laced with Zucchini and Carrots by The Dinner-Mom

    Zucchini Appetizers

    Using zucchini instead of bread or pasta, makes for a low-carb appetizer or snack.

    Zucchini Bruschetta Recipe

    13. Zucchini Bruschetta

    14. Grilled Zucchini Rolls by Cookin' Canuck
    15. Grilled Zucchini Nachos by Two Peas & Their Pod
    16. Zucchini Butter by A Family Feast

     Cakes or Fritters

    Zucchini Cakes with Feta and Red Onion Recipe

    17. Zucchini Fritters with Feta & Red Onion

    Need I say more?! These are soooo delicious and there are so many variations to try.

    Zucchini Noodles or "Pasta"

    Make ribbons with a vegetable peeler, slice zucchini thin with a knife, or use one of the new gadgets to make "zoodles." Use it in place of pasta in your favorite recipe or try one of the suggestions below.

    Zucchini Ribbons Sauteed in Olive Oil with Rosemary

    18. Zucchini Ribbons

    19. Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) Greek Salad by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
    20. Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls by Skinny Taste
    21. Zucchini Meat Lasagna by Peanut Butter & Peppers

    Yummy Main/Side Dish Zucchini Recipes

    Of course, this tried and true vege perfectly rounds out so many dishes. Here's a favorite at our house:

    Mediterranean Chicken Bake Recipe

    22. Mediterranean Chicken Bake

    23. Zucchini Parmesan by Gimme Some Oven
    24. Spicy Asian Zucchini by NeighborFood
    25. Add it to pizza!

    If you've got another way to use zucchini, tell us all about it in the comments section!

    Happy National Zucchini Day!

    Amazing Zucchini Recipes

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    1. Courtney @ Neighborfood

      August 07, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks so much for including my Asian Zucchini! Goodness knows we can all use a few new zucchini recipes this time of year!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        August 07, 2014 at 5:10 pm

        My pleasure! Love the Asian flavor in your dish!

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    2. claire @ the realistic nutritionist

      August 08, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Looks like I need to buy some zucchini!!

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    3. Rebecca {foodie with family}

      August 08, 2014 at 9:06 am

      This is a great zucchini round-up! Thanks for putting it all together!

      Reply
    4. Amanda @The Kitcheneer

      August 08, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Thank you for such an amazing round up for zucchini! I am drowning in zucchini and I definitely needed more ideas!

      Reply
    5. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen

      August 08, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Wow! I don't cook much with it so I could use new recipe ideas!

      Reply
    6. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

      August 08, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Those zucchini cakes really caught my eye, but it all looks great! I love sneaking veggies into my food and the food of others 🙂 Have a great weekend.

      Reply
    7. Susan

      August 08, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      So many great zucchini recipes! It really is a versatile vegetable. I'm making some zucchini donuts this week and I still have to make some fritters.

      Reply
    8. Paula - bell'alimento

      August 08, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      I just so happen to have a ton of zucchini around ; ) Today is my lucky day.

      Reply
    9. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos

      August 11, 2014 at 1:08 am

      So many fantastic recipes!

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    10. Nutmeg Nanny

      August 11, 2014 at 8:15 am

      Love all these ideas. Summer zucchini is about to overflow!

      Reply
    11. ScubaPineapple

      June 25, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you for these awesome recipes. You saved me! I'm excited to try so many of them.

      Reply

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