If you love zucchini, but you’re tired of making it the same way all the time, you’re in luck. This list of Easy Zucchini Recipes has some fun options for sides, main dishes, and of course, zucchini bread.
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Zucchini is a great ingredient because it’s so versatile. You can make it the star of a dish, part of a side or main dish, bake with it, or even make it into noodles.
So, if you bought some zucchini but aren’t sure how to use it, you’ve come to the right place. We have a ton of easy zucchini recipes for you to make. The hardest part is deciding which to make first.
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Easy Zucchini Recipes
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Side Dishes & Starters
Zucchini shines in these appetizer and side dish recipes.
Cheesy Zucchini Cornbread Casserole
This baked cornbread casserole is a great twist on a traditional cornbread recipe. It’s softer and more moist than regular cornbread, which is why I like it so much.
This is the perfect side dish for chili or pulled pork sandwiches.
Mexican Street Corn-Style Grilled Zucchini
This zucchini side dish has the flavors of Mexican street corn, but with zucchini as the base instead of corn.
Since it’s not individual servings, this is much easier to bring to a potluck than street corn. When you do, though, don’t expect to have leftovers. We never do because everyone loves it.
Grilled Vegetables In Foil Packets
This grilled zucchini is an good way to cook your side dish next to your main dish when you’re grilling. It’s nice because you don’t have to keep running between the food outside on the grill and inside in the oven.
Plus, since this is cooked in a foil packet, it makes for quick cleanup.
Mexican Corn And Zucchini Salad
This is a fun Mexican street corn-inspired salad made with zucchini, sweet corn, and creamy queso fresco.
It’s a really great summer side dish, which is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or just using up an abundance of garden zucchini.
Grilled Zucchini And Feta Rolls
Zucchini-wrapped feta cubes are quick to make and throw on the grill when you’re already grilling your main dish.
They’re served as individual bites, making them a good option for when you’re hosting a potluck with lots of guests.
Simple Roast Vegetables
If you’re looking for a simple side dish for dinner, this roasted zucchini with squash is a good choice.
It’s cooked on one pan in the oven, making cleanup pretty easy.
Main Dishes
Add zucchini to your dinner menu with these recipes.
Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
These grilled chicken kabobs are a tasty, sweet-and-sour summer dinner idea, which works well when you don’t feel like turning on the oven.
The zucchini adds a nice balance to the bolder flavors in these skewers.
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
The zucchini is the boat and the filling in this stuffed zucchini recipe. So, it’s sort of like zucchini cannibalism (a funny phrase I think of every time I make this for dinner).
This is a good dinner when you’re looking for something low-carb that’s also satisfying.
Stuffed Zucchini Parmesan
This zucchini parmesan is such a fun twist on a traditional serving of parmesan, which is often made with meat.
This version is completely vegetarian, making it perfect for Meatless Monday.
Vegetarian Couscous With Zucchini, Chickpeas, And Tomatoes
This vegetarian couscous is a really hearty vegetarian meal, filled with chickpeas, grains, and vegetables.
The zucchini adds a nice pop of color, which is nice since, as everyone says, you eat with your eyes before your stomach.
Zoodles With Pesto
Zoodles are a very popular idea. If you haven’t ever heard of them, zoodles are when you take a zucchini and use a spiralizer to turn it into a spaghetti-like shape.
We top ours with kale and walnut pesto, but you can top them with any pasta sauce you like.
Bread
It’s simple to make bread using zucchini.
Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is a quick bread. Since you don’t have to wait for it to rise or proof, you can make it as soon as the craving hits.
This bread has a little sweetness, so it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Which of these easy zucchini recipes will you try first? Comment below and let us know.