When it comes to eating seasonally, zucchini is the summer MVP. This is one of the vegetables that appear abundantly during this time of year. Markets, CSA boxes may be flooded with gardens. And the good news: there’s no shortage of creative (and tasty) ways to use it.
In this summary of our favorite zucchini recipes, we’ll repeat from light summer pasta to grilled sides, satisfying salads, and yes, repeat. This mildly nutritious squash is packed with vitamin C, magnesium and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it endlessly adaptable. Whether it’s gut health, glowing skin, or simply eating plants, zucchini is easy.
So whether you spiralize a zoodle for a weekday dinner or bake a batch of muffins, these zucchi lenti recipes are easy to eat and embrace the best of the season. Let’s dive in.
Best zucchini bread recipe ever
We tested five of the most popular zucchini bread recipes on the internet and found a clear winner.
Grain-free zucchini muffins
Zucchini muffins are grain-free for a quick weekday grab-and-go breakfast in the intestines.
Rosemary and Apple Zucchini Bread with Ginger
This sweet, spicy and cozy zucchini bread recipe is a classic that you can often bring in in autumn.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup (packed with hidden vegetables)
Zucchini may not be a star ingredient, but it plays a key role in achieving its creamy, hearty soup.
Spaghetti alla nerano
A recipe inspired by Stanley Tucci’s trip to Italy, a great recipe. And if you don’t, you have to. This recipe highlights simplicity and brings out a strong flavor from just a handful of ingredients.
Roasted vegetable pasta inspired by Ratatouille
This spicy, stuffed, delicious recipe is perfect for large groups or summer dinner parties. And a bonus, it is made in a single sheet pan.
Simple zucchini pasta with pine nuts
AKA “How to Carry Your Farmers’ Market” Zucchini, found at the bottom of a drawer, is living a new life with this pasta recipe.
Zucchini and lemon ricotta pasta
If “Italian Summer” is the vibe you’re aiming for (and why not), then this vibrant pasta dish checks out every box.
Dairy-free mozzarella cheese and zucchini lazania
Tastes like the real thing – maybe better? For example, the range of pasta is endless.
Zoodle Pesto Pasta
Zucchini never really becomes a pasta, but this zucchini noodles pesto pasta is still a hit on all the right notes.
Peas, zucchini and lemon pasta carbonara
This classic pasta dish is even better with your favorite summer vegetables.
Enchilada packed a zucchini boat
This dish is old, but it’s a treat packed with fresh and unique flavours, and the zucchini is the perfect container.
Baked Time Zucchini Chips
When it’s up to the ears of zucchini, tipping is the only way. Serve with a simple aeli for your dream appetizer.
This post was last updated on July 2, 2025 to include new insights.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
