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12 Easy Zucchini Recipes (No Zucchini Bread!)

August 5, 2023 by Michelle | Leave a Comment

These 12 Easy Zucchini Recipes will give you some delicious and different ideas for using up all of that extra zucchini…other than making zucchini bread!

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It’s zucchini time! And whether you’ve got an overload of zucchini in your garden (like me!), were gifted some by generous neighbors, or you bought a bunch from your local farmer’s market, all of these recipes are great ways to enjoy them!

And don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that there’s anything wrong with zucchini bread. I love it. In fact, I’ll be posting my favorite zucchini bread recipe coming up next, so stay tuned!

But sometimes you just want something different. Zucchini are very versatile, and there’s so many other things you can make with them.

This compilation of my favorite recipes using zucchini has everything from dinner and side dishes to appetizers, dessert and even breakfast. They’re all simple and scrumptious!

So without any further ado, let’s get right to the list!

12 Easy Zucchini Recipes

Zucchini, Potato and Onion Hash with Fried Eggs
This Zucchini, Potato and Onion Hash with Fried Eggs is an easy, delicious and filling breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!
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zucchini, potato and onion hash with fried eggs on a white plate
Zucchini and Potato Frittata
This Zucchini and Potato Frittata combines sautéed zucchini, onions and potatoes with eggs, a big splash of cream, and parmesan cheese for an easy and delicious meal any time of the day!
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Crispy Breaded Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
These easy Crispy Breaded Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks with parmesan cheese make a delicious appetizer, snack, or side dish, and they're perfect for dipping!
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crispy breaded air fryer zucchini sticks on a plate with a small bowl of marinara sauce on the side
Zucchini Potato Pancakes
These Zucchini Potato Pancakes are classic potato pancakes spiked with beautiful green zucchini. They're golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and really delicious!
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2 zucchini potato pancakes on a white plate
Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Tomato Sauté
This quick and easy Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Tomato Sauté is the perfect healthy summer side dish – colorful sautéed veggies flavored with garlic and sprinkled with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. It's a delicious complement to any meal!
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a bowl of zucchini yellow squash and tomato sauté with a spoon
Easy Baked Zucchini Balls
These Easy Baked Zucchini Balls are light, fluffy, and full of fabulous flavor. Enjoy them as an appetizer, snack or for dinner as a vegetarian alternative to meatballs!
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baked zucchini balls on a white plate
Shrimp Fried Rice With Zucchini and Mushrooms
This quick and easy homemade Shrimp Fried Rice With Zucchini and Mushrooms is packed full of delicious shrimp, veggies and egg and is so much better than any take-out fried rice I've ever had!
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Sausage and Tomatoes
These Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Sausage and Tomatoes have a crispy parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumb topping and are an easy and delicious summer dinner!
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four stuffed zucchini boats on a white plate with a serving fork
Chicken Zucchini Casserole
Chicken Zucchini Casserole is quick, easy, comforting, and so deliciously satisfying – and there's no canned soup in sight! It's a great weeknight dinner for summer or any time of the year!
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chicken zucchini casserole on a white plate with a fork
Farfalle Pasta With Zucchini, Spinach and Tomatoes
This Farfalle Pasta With Zucchini, Spinach and Tomatoes is a quick, easy, flavorful, and super satisfying meatless meal that's perfect for a light summertime dinner!
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Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups With Spinach and Cheese
These Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups With Spinach and Cheese use zucchini instead of lasagna noodles and are a delicious lower-carb meatless dinner that everyone will love!
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
This one-bowl Chocolate Zucchini Cake is moist, fluffy, and has double the chocolate…chocolate cake topped with chocolate chips!
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And here’s a bonus recipe that’s made with yellow summer squash (in case you’ve got lots of those too) that you can also make with zucchini!

Yellow Squash Casserole
This creamy, cheesy Yellow Squash Casserole with a buttery cracker crumb topping is an easy and delicious way to enjoy your summer squash. It's a classic Southern side dish that is sure to become a favorite!
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a spoonful of yellow squash casserole being taken out of the baking dish

And don’t forget that another fabulous way to use zucchini is to turn them into “zoodles” (zucchini noodles) and use them as a low-carb replacement for pasta.

All you need is a spiralizer to cut the zucchini. Then boil or sauté them just until crisp-tender, season them to your liking, and enjoy!

I hope you found some new zucchini recipes to try. Let me know which ones you liked best! Thanks for visiting today!

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