These 50 Amazing Zucchini Recipes have so many great ideas for using zucchini, and most of the zucchini recipes are low in carbs! And this post has all my favorite zucchini recipes from many years when I was growing zucchini in the garden.
PIN the amazing recipes with zucchini to try some later!
This collection of 50 Amazing Zucchini Recipes has all my favorite recipes using zucchini from the many years when I had a big vegetable garden and would have a surplus of zucchini every summer! And of course, gardeners everywhere celebrate August 8 as Sneak Some Zucchini on to Your Neighbor’s Porch Da. But recently on our family group chat I discovered some of my siblings are already giving away zucchini this year! So I’m updating this huge collection of my zucchini recipe favorites, and now there are actually more than 50 ideas using zucchini featured in this round-up!
And here you’ll find endless ideas to help you use your zucchini before you have to start leaving it on someone’s porch! There are even some great recipes using zucchini in muffins, soup, or stew, so save this post so you can find those when the weather cools down! And if you really have a lot of zucchini, you can check out Summer Squash Recipes which will take you to all the more than 80 zucchini recipes on my website.
What kinds of zucchini recipes are featured here?
I’ve divided my zucchini recipes into categories to help you find something you’ll like, so you’ll find ideas for grilled zucchini, stuffed zucchini, zucchini side dishes, cheesy zucchini, raw zucchini salads, grilled or cooked zucchini salads, zucchini noodle recipes, zucchini recipes with eggs, zucchini muffins or bread, and soup or stew with zucchini!
Are the zucchini recipes low-carb or Keto?
This collection has my favorite zucchini recipes from Kalyn’s Kitchen, so most of these recipes will be low-carb or Keto. But there are still a few old favorites from the early days of the blog, many of which can easily be made low-carb with minor changes. You can click to a recipe and use the diet-type info under the title to check what diets each recipe is suitable for if you are in doubt, and if it’s not low in carbs check for suggestions to modify the recipe.
Grilled Zucchini Recipes:
Grilled Zucchini Pizza Slices were a surprising hit on the blog, and this is perfect to make with extra-large zucchini.
You won’t find an easier recipe than this one for Easy Kabobs with Zucchini and Sausage!
You can’t go wrong with basic Grilled Zucchini as a side dish and this post has all my tips for How to Grill Zucchini.
Easy Grilled Greek Zucchini has been a huge hit on the blog, and every one who likes Feta Cheese will love this recipe!
More Grilled Zucchini:
- Grilled Zucchini Lasagna
- Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
- Easy Grilled Vegetables
- Zucchini Crust Pizza Margherita
Stuffed Zucchini Recipes:
Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups is a recipe that’s been a big hit! I make the “cups” by hollowing out extra-large slices of zucchini.
Taco Zucchini Boats are loaded with Southwestern Flavors with taco-flavored beef, salsa, and cheese!
I used my favorite little 8-Ball Zucchini for these Stuffed Zucchini with Ground Beef. This recipe has some brown rice which you can replace with cauliflower rice if you prefer.
For a meatless option for stuffed zucchini, try this tasty Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini with Brown Rice, Black Beans, Chiles, Cheddar, and Cotija Cheese, and this is another one where you can replace the rice with cauliflower rice.
Zucchini Side Dishes:
You can use a lot of different garden veggies in this Vegetable Stir-Fry (for Garlic Lovers), but zucchini is one vegetable I’d always include.
You can’t go wrong with Zucchini with Pesto. And you can make this with purchased pesto if you want a quick and easy zucchini side dish!
Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms with Feta made history in my family when my brother-in-law had seconds on vegetables!
More Zucchini Side Dishes:
- Mom’s “Creamed” Zucchini (a Denny Family Favorite)
- Summer Squash with Pesto and Parmesan
Cheesy Zucchini Recipes:
This low-carb Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake has a lot of fans! And this has been the number one zucchini recipe on Kalyn’s Kitchen for many years now!
I love anything that pairs zucchini with Feta, so of course I crave this Zucchini Feta Bake with Thyme.
Broiled Zucchini with Mozzarella and Pepperoni is always a hit and this is a great recipe from my sister Val who says even kids will gobble it up!
Parmesan Crusted Zucchini is easy to make and delicious, and this will always be a hit!
More Cheesy Zucchini:
- Cheesy Zucchini Stir Fry
- Summer Squash with Feta and Basil
- Cheesy Calabacitas Recipe
- Roasted Summer Squash with Garlic and Parmesan
- Cheesy Zucchini Sausage Sheet Pan Meal
Raw Zucchini Salads:
Please try this Zucchini Carpaccio which is a dish of thinly sliced raw zucchini marinated in olive oil and lemon juice and then served with thinly sliced basil and goat cheese!
Raw Zucchini Salad with Bacon, Tomato, and Feta is definitely a great combination and I make this salad every summer!
Raw Summer Squash Salad with Arugula and Feta is amazing if you enjoy arugula!
Grilled or Cooked Zucchini Salads:
There’s no doubt that Grilled Zucchini Greek Salad is one of my favorite zucchini recipes ever and this has been hugely popular on the blog!
Marinated Zucchini Salad will be a hit for a barbecue side dish!
This Grilled Zucchini Caprese Salad is amazing drizzled with my favorite Basil Vinaigrette!
More Grilled or Cooked Zucchini Salads:
- No-Pasta Salad with Zucchini and Italian Sausage
- Grilled Vegetable Salad (with Feta)
- Thai Eggplant and Zucchini Salad
Zucchini Noodle Recipes:
If I had to pick my all-time favorite recipe for zucchini noodles, it’s serving them under this amazing Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce.
I’m also crazy about this Vegan Mexican Bowl made with zucchini noodles.
More Zucchini Noodles:
- Zucchini Pasta Salad
- Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles
- Greek-Style Zucchini Noodles
- Don’t miss my posts on How to Make Zucchini Noodles as well as my collection of Amazing Zucchini Noodle Recipes.
Zucchini Recipes with Eggs:
Zucchini Breakfast Casserole has green chile flavors, and this is a good way to sneak some zucchini into the breakfast menu.
Zucchini Strata (with Basil and Cheese) can be eaten any time of day and doesn’t everyone love the combination of zucchini, basil, and cheese?
Greek Frittata has Zucchini, Tomatoes, Feta, and Herbs, and this is a great breakfast.
More Zucchini with Eggs:
- Zucchini Egg Bake
- Cheesy Tomato Zucchini Pie
- Zucchini Tarts
Zucchini Muffin Recipes:
Flourless Keto Zucchini Muffins are also gluten-free and very low in carbs, and these are delicious!
I love these Savory Zucchini Muffins (with Green Chiles and Cheese) that are made with white whole wheat flour.
Savory Almond Flour Zucchini Muffins with Feta are great for Feta Cheese fans!
More Zucchini Bread or Cake:
- Low-Sugar Harvest Cake
- Zucchini Bread with Blueberries
- Sugar-Free Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Soup or Stew Recipes with Zucchini:
Instant Pot Ratatouille is one of the best things I’ve ever made with zucchini! And if you have fresh garden zucchini, this is a must try!
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Soup is really tasty!
Italian Sausage, Zucchini, and Macaroni Soup is a family favorite, and the recipe has the option to use lower-carb pasta!
More Soup or Stew with Zucchini:
- Ratatouille Stew with Italian Sausage
- White Bean Sausage Soup (with Zucchini and Basil)
- Low-Carb Turkey Soup with Zucchini Noodles
- Italian Sausage Zucchini Noodle Soup
- Turkey Mushroom Soup with Zucchini
- Italian Beef Stew with Zucchini, Mushrooms, and Basil
