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Easy Zucchini Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated January 11, 2023
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Grilled Squash in Cilantro, Lime and Fish Sauce
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How many ways can you use the surplus of this popular veggie? Here are recipes for grilled, sauteed, raw, stuffed and baked zucchini.

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Grilled Squash in Cilantro, Lime and Fish Sauce
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Minneapolis chef Yia Vang draws on his Hmong heritage in this simple side, dressing charred zucchini and yellow squash in a sweet-tart dressing that has funky umami notes from fish sauce. (Use it again in winter on your roasted Brussels sprouts.)

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Zucchini and Feta Frittata

zucchini and feta frittata with parsley and arugula salad
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This simple, fresh frittata recipe is ideal for a make-ahead brunch, though it can also be served as a healthy lunch or dinner. Serve it at room temperature so the salad on top won't wilt (and the cooking is complete before the guests come knocking).

Related: Easy Frittata Recipes for Every Meal

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Red Lentil Dal with Zucchini

Red Lentil Dal with Zucchini
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A staple on the Indian subcontinent, dal spans a whole category of bean dishes. It sometimes has a loose texture, but this version—thick like a stew and bolstered with zucchini—satisfies as a meat-free meal.

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Feta

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Feta
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You could make a meal of this dish: caramelized zucchini, crunchy almonds, salty cheese and hearty quinoa, all dressed in honey-basil vinaigrette. The recipe comes from chef Cara Mangini in Columbus, Ohio.

Related: Hearty, Healthy Salad Recipes

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Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano Pepper

Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano Pepper
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Zucchini "boats" overflow with Tex-Mex flavors and pack the heat of poblano pepper.

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Zucchini-Corn Soup with Crispy Bacon

Zucchini-Corn Soup with Crispy Bacon
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Fresh sweet corn and a generous amount of zucchini star in a simple summer soup, ready in just 35 minutes.

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Zucchini and Tomato Frittata

Zucchini and Tomato Frittata
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Zucchini gets a flavor boost from mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and chopped walnuts in a colorful frittata. 

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Zucchini-Sausage Casserole

Zucchini-Sausage Casserole
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This casserole takes only 25 minutes of prep, making it a perfect pick for a weeknight dinner. 

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Corn and Zucchini Pan Soufflé

Corn and Zucchini Pan Soufflé
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Homemade tomato relish tops a cheesy summer soufflé full of fresh corn and shredded zucchini.

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Grilled Zucchini with Mozzarella and Dill

Grilled Zucchini with Mozzarella and Dill
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A summer veggie, cooked in the summer way: on a grill! Lemon juice, crushed red pepper and fresh dill add more punch to the zucchini. 

Related: Great Grilled Vegetable Recipes

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Garlicky Zucchini Noodles

Garlicky Zucchini Noodles
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Not only are zoodles (or zucchini noodles) a lighter pasta alternative, they also don't require any boiling, saving you time in the kitchen. 

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Honey-Zucchini Bread

Honey-Zucchini Bread
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Zucchini, raisins and walnuts pack nature's harvest into a sweet and crunchy quick bread.

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Baked Stuffed Zucchini

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Savory cremini and nutty porcini mushrooms, along with cheese, soft bread crumbs and herbs, fill zucchini to make a hearty dish for a meatless Monday.

Related: 30 Meatless Main Dishes

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Confetti Muffins

Zucchini Confetti Muffins

Fold 1/2 cup shredded zucchini and 1/4 cup shredded carrot into prepared corn muffin mix. Bake according to package directions.

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Caprese (pictured) Bias-slice zucchini and grill with halved cherry tomatoes for 4 to 6 minutes; turn once. Toss on platter with fresh mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil, red wine vinegar and snipped fresh basil.

Kabobs Thread zucchini slices, summer squash pieces and onion wedges on skewers. Brush with olive oil mixed with salt, pepper and lemon peel. Grill 8 to 10 minutes.

Packets Drizzle sliced zucchini with Italian or balsamic salad dressing and wrap in foil packets. Grill packet 6 to 8 minutes.

Ribbons Slice zucchini lengthwise; brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side until softened and charred. Sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh dill.

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Raw zucchini recipes

Zucchini Appetizer Bites

Appetizer Bites (pictured) Slice zucchini and spread with semisoft cheese that comes flavored with garlic and herb. Sprinkle with chopped olives and snipped chives.

Mediterranean Toss sliced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes with Caesar salad dressing. Serve in lettuce cups and top with crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese.

Gazpacho Chop zucchini and stir into some vegetable juice and chill. Add a splash of bottled hot pepper sauce to serve.

Marinated Marinate zucchini slices, fresh button mushrooms and sweet pepper pieces in purchased vinaigrette salad dressing and a little finely shredded lemon peel for 8 to 24 hours.

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Sauteed Zucchini Recipes

Zucchini Tacos

Tacos (pictured) Halve and slice zucchini. Saute in olive oil 3 to 4 minutes; season with salt, pepper and chili powder. Serve with shredded cooked chicken in warm flour tortillas.

Sauced Saute sliced or chopped zucchini in olive oil with crushed garlic and sliced mushrooms about 4 minutes or until tender. Add a little heavy cream, and cook until thickened. Season to taste; serve over pasta. Top with Parmesan.

Asian Julienne zucchini and saute in olive oil with chopped shallots about 4 minutes or until tender. Season with toasted sesame seeds, a splash of soy sauce and crushed red pepper.

Fiesta Saute chopped zucchini, sliced onion and fresh corn in olive oil for 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in some salsa; heat.

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    1 of 17 Grilled Squash
    2 of 17 Zucchini and Feta Frittata
    3 of 17 Red Lentil Dal with Zucchini
    4 of 17 Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Feta
    5 of 17 Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano Pepper
    6 of 17 Zucchini-Corn Soup with Crispy Bacon
    7 of 17 Zucchini and Tomato Frittata
    8 of 17 Zucchini-Sausage Casserole
    9 of 17 Corn and Zucchini Pan Soufflé
    10 of 17 Grilled Zucchini with Mozzarella and Dill
    11 of 17 Garlicky Zucchini Noodles
    12 of 17 Honey-Zucchini Bread
    13 of 17 Baked Stuffed Zucchini
    14 of 17 Confetti Muffins
    15 of 17 Grilled Zucchini Recipes
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