11 Recipes To Make With Zucchini

There's so much you can do with summer's most abundant vegetable.

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Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Updated November 09, 2024
Devan Grimsrud
Zucchini

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There's just about no other summer vegetable that gets as much mileage as the zucchini. It's as versatile as it is abundant, but as I'm sure you already know, it's easy to fall into a zucchini rut and keep returning to the same recipes over and over again.

Here, I pulled together an assortment of recipes that showcase and remind you how adaptable this summer veg truly is. Plus, you'll find great tips and tricks from Simply Recipes readers, editors, and contributors.

  • Fried Zucchini

    Plate of Fried Zucchini with a Lemon Wedge Next to Small Bowl of Salt, a Platter with More Fried Zucchini, and a Glass

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "Start with the frying oil at 350ºF. Once you add the zucchini, the oil temperature will drop. Use an instant-read or deep-fryer thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature and turn the heat up or down to keep it around 350°F." —Sally Vargas, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Zucchini Fritters

    Overhead view of zucchini fritters served with a dipping sauce.
    Cambrea Bakes

    "If you have a potato ricer, it's a great tool for squeezing the moisture out of the shredded zucchini instead of waiting for it to drain or using paper towels. Also good when making latkes or similar." —Jennifer B., Simply Recipes Reader

  • Creamy One Pot Pasta with Zucchini

    Bowl of Creamy One Pot Pasta with Zucchini

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "I added minced garlic and chopped fresh basil & parsley to zucchini. I also used chicken broth instead of water and grated some fresh parmesan cheese when serving. I will definitely make this again." —Lori, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Giant Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

    Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
    Elise Bauer

    "Need to make ahead? You can easily stuff the zucchini a day ahead of time. Just stuff the zucchini, keep it chilled, then bake right before serving." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

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  • Cheesy Zucchini Bites

    Cheesy Zucchini Bites

    "The trick to this recipe, as with so many recipes that use shredded zucchini, is to first salt the zucchini and let the excess water drain. That's the best way to avoid a mushy mess when you bake it." —Elise

  • Spicy Turkey and Zucchini Burger

    Spicy Turkey and Zucchini Burger
    Elise Bauer

    "I made these burgers exactly per the recipe. The only way I found to improve them was to nestle one, cut in half, in pita bread and top with diced cucumber, feta cheese and the recipe's sour cream sauce. So good!" —Mary Beth N., Simply Recipes Reader

  • Asian Zucchini Noodle Salad

    Asian Zucchini Noodle Salad
    Elise Bauer

    "Great recipe! Not only can you spiralize the zucchini, you can also spiralize the carrots, peppers and cabbage too!" —Les, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Easy Zucchini Butter

    Slices of Toast Topped With Ricotta and Zucchini Butter on a Marble Slab Next to a Bowl With More Zucchini Butter and a Spoon, and in the Surroundings, a Mustard Colored Kitchen Towel and a Glass

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "You can grate fresh tomato into the pan for a little color and another layer of flavor. Or swap the zucchini for yellow squash." —Sara Bir, Simply Recipes Editor

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  • Zucchini Breakfast Casserole

    Zucchini Breakfast Casserole
    Elise Bauer

    "Yum! I mixed it up the night before, let it sit out for 15 minutes in the morning, added the bread cubes, and let it sit while the oven heated." —Greta, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    Best Chocolate Zucchini Bread
    Elise Bauer

    "This recipe can be baked in an 8x4-inch loaf pan (for taller loaves) or in a 9x5-inch loaf pan (for thinner loaves)." —Elise

  • Summer Squash Salad

    Summer Squash Salad
    Elise Bauer

    "If I needed to make this the night before I would slice the zucchini, chop the mint, grate the cheese, and toast the pine nuts, but keep all of the ingredients separate, in tightly packed (no air) plastic bags. Then right before serving I would combine." —Elise

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