There's nothing quite like fresh-from-the-garden zucchini, whether you grew it yourself or picked it up at the market. Zucchini tops our summer grocery list because it's endlessly adaptable, allowing you to experiment with herbs, seasonings and cooking methods to mix up your meals all summer long.
So get ready to get inspired! From crowd-pleasing starters to cozy comfort food, read on for nine easy zucchini recipes to make all summer long.
Easy Zucchini Foil Packets
Love fast, mess-free cooking? Grilled zucchini in foil packets is one of the easiest and tastiest summer sides you’ll ever make. With French’s Classic Yellow Mustard and Basil Leaves, sliced zucchini, squash, and onion are flavored and grilled to perfection. Melted butter and Parmesan cheese level up the mouthwatering factor. Serve this dish with steak, chicken or fish, and enjoy every bite!
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
Fans of recipes for summer squash can’t miss this beautiful side dish. Rosemary Leaves, Garlic Powder, and Pure Ground Black Pepper combine to elevate a skillet-cooked cornucopia of zucchini, yellow squash, and grape tomatoes. Bonus: All this fresh and savory goodness is ready to serve in less than 20 minutes.
Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Vegetable Boats
If you can’t get enough mac and cheese recipes, our zucchini boats recipe is a foolproof way to use up four medium zucchini. It’s a nice light choice, too.
No heavy cream or butter here – just a tantalizing cheese sauce with sharp cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, and spices like Basil Leaves and Oregano Leaves. Featuring cooked shell pasta tucked into hollowed-out zucchini, it comes out of the oven baked tender and smelling heavenly.
Mediterranean Herb Chicken with Grilled Zucchini Planks
Whether you’re seeking to evoke the flavors of Rome and Florence or simply craving a better-for-you post-workout meal, this grilled zucchini and chicken entree fits the bill. Augmented with the zesty flavors of Lawry’s Herb & White Wine Marinade, it’ll keep you coming back for more.
Coconut Lime Shrimp with Zoodles
Craving a light dinner? Go with a veggie-packed take on noodles with this spiralized zucchini ("zoodle") recipe. Zucchini, carrots and yellow squash combine for a refreshing, subtly sweet and slightly crunchy noodle-like base. Meanwhile, zesty, tender shrimp – marinated in Coconut Milk with Ground Ginger, Crushed Red Pepper and Pure Lime Extract – makes this elegant main course a crowd-pleaser every time.
Zucchini and Tomato Frittata
Zucchini for breakfast? How about for brunch? You’ll be up for zucchini any time after tasting this savory omelet with zucchini, sliced tomatoes, and cheddar. Minced Onions, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and Thyme Leaves add to the festival of flavors.
Squash Ribbon Salad with Red Curry Vinaigrette
There’s nothing like a mandolin to make you feel like a pro chef, and raw zucchini salad is a showstopper. Thinly-sliced ribbons of zucchini retain the right amount of crunch, and their delicate flavor serves as the ideal backdrop for a bold Thai red curry-inspired dressing and crispy pancetta. Serve this for a crowd-pleasing weekend dinner or make it for a date night in.
Psst: If you don’t have a mandolin, make the ribbons using a veggie peeler. We promise, it will still be totally TikTok-worthy!
Grilled Zucchini and Squash with Brown Sugar Bourbon Pumpkin Seeds
You may not picture zucchini as the star of grilling season — at least, until you try this recipe. A simple marinade of red wine vinegar, parsley, garlic and cilantro plays perfectly off zucchini’s subtly earthy notes, while Brown Sugar Bourbon-seasoned pumpkin seeds add pops of sweetness and crunch. This recipe comes together in 30 minutes, which makes it ideal for casual weeknight dining, but it’s also crowd-pleasing enough to serve to guests.
Fried Mushroom and Zucchini Spaghetti Pie
Let’s face it: When you have a booming zucchini harvest, there comes a time in the summer when you don’t even want to look at another zucchini. When you hit peak zucchini fatigue — but you need to use up more zucchini anyway — give this recipe a try. Bundled with mushrooms and comforting spaghetti, zucchini tastes like your favorite comfort food, while still incorporating the classic flavors of summer.
And, since this recipe calls for diced tomatoes, it can help you use up your tomato harvest too.
Love Our Zucchini Recipes? Try Some of Our Favorite Squash Recipes:
- Creamy Butternut Squash Soup With Toasted Pecans
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon & Butternut Squash
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Apples
- Baked Butternut Squash Risotto
