If you’re looking for a way to enjoy zucchini this season, reach for this collection of our most popular recipes starring this versatile summer squash. From speedy skillets and sheet-pan dinners to bakery-worthy breads, these dishes are the most-clicked by EatingWell readers. Favorites like Zucchini Scampi and Air-Fryer Zucchini Fritters are perfect for a light lunch, a farmers’ market–inspired dinner or a creative way to use up your squash. Save these ideas to keep zucchini on the menu all season long.
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Zucchini Scampi
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
This veggie-packed twist on scampi makes zucchini and summer squash the star of the plate instead of shrimp. We love the mix of squash, but you can use one or the other if you prefer. White wine provides needed acidity and balances well with the aromatic garlic and rich butter to create a luxurious sauce. Charring the lemon is a simple step, but adds complex tart and smoky flavors to this easy side.
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy and hearty! The whole family will love this easy casserole—it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies.
Zucchini Ravioli
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food stylist: Julia Levy
This zucchini ravioli is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional ravioli, using thin slices of zucchini wrapped around ricotta cheese instead of pasta. They’re baked in marinara with a layer of melted Parmesan cheese on top, making this recipe perfect for when you want to add more veggies to your diet. The zucchini slices are cut with a mandoline or a vegetable peeler. Make sure the slices are very thin and pliable enough to wrap around the filling. Serve with crusty whole-wheat bread for dipping.
Loaded Zucchini Casserole
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This rich and creamy zucchini casserole is packed with tender zucchini and bits of bacon smothered in a savory cheese sauce. Be sure to press the zucchini slices dry with paper towels to soak up extra water, to prevent the casserole from becoming watery once it’s baked.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower
This zucchini chocolate cake is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when humble ingredients like shredded zucchini, cocoa powder and chocolate chips come together in perfect harmony. Whether enjoyed with a steaming cup of weekday coffee or served at a gathering, this chocolate zucchini cake is sure to steal the spotlight. If you prefer cake with a creamy layer to complement the chocolate, top it with our optional cream cheese frosting. The frosting will add 54 calories and 5 grams of added sugar per serving.
Air-Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Jacob Fox
These air-fryer zucchini fritters have a crispy outer surface and tender-savory middle, just as if they’d been fried in a skillet. A simple dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of refreshing mint is all you need to complete the dish.
Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata
This vegetable-studded frittata recipe is one of the quickest meals you can make. Have it for breakfast, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a tossed salad and a slice of olive oil–drizzled crusty baguette.
Roasted Zucchini with Whipped Ricotta
Ali Redmond
This roasted zucchini with whipped ricotta and fresh herbs features a delightful blend of creamy, savory and herbaceous flavors with a hint of roasted sweetness. It’s the perfect way to enjoy zucchini this summer! Whipping ricotta cheese lightens the texture. If you don’t have an electric mixer, you can whisk it vigorously by hand.
Roasted Baby Zucchini with Lemon Labneh
This easy vegetable side dish shines alongside roasted or seared steak, chicken, shrimp or firm fish, such as cod or salmon. Sumac lends punchy, fruity, sour-lemon notes to this fast and simple recipe. Find ground sumac spice online, in specialty markets and in well-stocked grocery stores.
Zucchini & Mushroom Sauté
Serve this simple side dish with grilled turkey burgers. Other fresh herbs, like thyme or oregano, work well too.
Simple Roasted Zucchini & Squash
This simple roasted zucchini and squash recipe is perfect for when you have extra squash on hand. Serve this easy side dish alongside grilled or roasted chicken or steak.
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Chicken
This healthy summer dinner subs zoodles for pasta to help use up your zucchini bounty–as well as slash calories and carbs. Once the spiralized zucchini has time to soak up the herby pesto sauce, this chicken and pesto pasta makes particularly good leftovers.
Low-Carb, High-Protein Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Summer-fresh zucchini brims with a zesty mix of peppers, ground turkey and spices in these ground turkey zucchini boats. Nothing goes to waste here, as the flesh from the zucchini gets chopped and mixed with the filling. To ensure they cook evenly, use zucchini that are similar in size.
Cheesy Zucchini Quiche
This cheesy crustless zucchini quiche has plenty of leeks and zucchini enveloped in a light custard. Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor. Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand.
Sheet-Pan Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini & Potatoes
Photographer Victor Protasio, food stylist Chelsea Zimmer, and prop stylist Hannah Greenwood.
Sheet-pan turkey meatballs with zucchini and potatoes is an all-in-one meal that’s easy to prepare. Juicy turkey meatballs are seasoned with spinach and feta cheese, then roasted alongside tender chunks of zucchini and crispy golden potatoes. A creamy, cooling yogurt dip at the base ties everything together.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Photogrpaher: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This simple chocolate zucchini bread recipe is rich and chocolaty with pools of molten chocolate chips on top. The subtle sweetness makes it perfect for breakfast or snack served with vanilla Greek-style yogurt and raspberries.
