125 Brilliant Zucchini Recipes to the Rescue When Faced with a Rich Harvest (2024)

Got an excess of zucchinis in your garden? You’re definitely not the only one! Zucchinis are just one of those awesome abundant plants that just grow and grow and when you think you’ve picked the last one you find another one! Luckily, however, they are also delicious vegetables with a ton of potential!

Did you know zucchini is an awesome replacement for anything with gluten? You can make crunchy zucchini chips, replace thin gluten-y crust with a crispy zucchini one and even make pasta out of it! Or add zucchini to chocolate banana bread for extra moisture and as a wonderful way to sneak vegetables into your kids’ food. Zucchini also tastes awesome in quesadillas, stir-frys or… well… basically anything!

There are so many brilliant uses for zucchini and here we have a list of 125 recipes that you will be sure to use up every last garden zucchini.

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1. Parmesan Zucchini

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Now here’s an easy recipe if I’ve ever seen one! Slice those garden-fresh zucchinis in half, sprinkle some parmesan and herbs on top, bake them until crispy and then dig in!

2. Lemon Zucchini Bread

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A soft, squishy and moist citrusy bread using the delicious combination of zucchinis and lemons. Enjoy this with your morning tea or as a midnight snack!

3. Zucchini Salad

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Looking to get some greens into your meal? Just check out how delicious this zucchini salad looks- let alone how it tastes!

4. Baked Cheesy Zucchini Bites

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What makes this little zucchini bites neat is that instead of being fried like their fritter counterparts these ones are baked for a healthier option.

5. Garlic Zucchini Pasta

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Stop feeling guilty about the heavy pasta dishes that you love so much. Replace that gluten with fresh zucchini pasta and enjoy the same great taste without feeling bloated afterward.

6. Zucchini Brownies

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Imagine sinking your teeth into these chocolatey, moist and delectable delights! A great way to sneak vegetables into dessert.

7. Zucchini Breadsticks

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Did anyone else hear their tummy say “YUM!” when they looked at this cheesy zucchini breadsticks? Perfect as a football game appetizer or to send with the kids to school!

8. Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

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Got that terrible craving for something salty, crunchy and finger-licking good? Well, forget about going to the store and picking up greasy potato chips! Whip up some homemade zucchini chips instead!

9. Zucchini Oat Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Well, if the name didn’t sell you on these cookies then I don’t know what will! Just look at that gooey chocolate all mixed in with soft shades of a healthy green.

10. Spicy Zucchini Soup

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Nothing like a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day. A great way to use up all those extra zucchinis is by whipping up a large pot of this soup and then freezing what you don’t eat!

11. Zucchini Enchiladas

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Can you believe that these enchiladas are low-carb? I know it’s hard to believe but by replacing what’s normally a tortilla with lightly sliced zucchinis you will feel light and satisfied!

12. Zucchini Blueberry Muffins

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Start your morning off right with a special homemade treat! Also, a wonderful snack to pull out when the hunger starts kicking in a little too early at work.

13. Parmesan Zucchini Fries

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Sprinkled with ooey gooey parmesan and baked to a crisp! If your kiddos are begging you for french fries with their hamburgers you can be sure to sneak these vegetables into them!

14. Zucchini Lasagna

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I’ve made this one before and let me tell you it’s delicious! A great way to feed the whole family while using up those extra zucchinis from the garden.

15. Zucchini Pizza Boats

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Your kids are definitely going to love this one! All their favorite pizza toppings loaded on top of a juicy zucchini boat and served hot!

16. Rhubarb Zucchini Bread

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An easy zucchini bread recipe with a tangy twist! A tart red strip of rhubarb hidden amongst a softly sweet and moist zucchini bread.

17. One Pot Taco Zucchini Noodles

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A healthier and low-carb version of a taco spaghetti pasta dish using twisty zucchini noodles instead of spaghetti.

18. Zucchini Carrot Cake

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Is anyone else a little bit too obsessed with carrot cake? It’s just one of those desserts that make you close your eyes so you can really enjoy it! Here’s a version that uses zucchinis!

19. Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles

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This is a light lunch that is full of flavor! Bursting with citrusy lemon and doused with garlic, this simple dish will be your new go-to snack!

20. Quick Zucchini Cheddar Bread

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A savory bread that would taste amazing with a hot bowl of soup or decorated with a buttery avocado spread! Is your mouth watering yet?

21. French Onion Zoodle Back

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Any fans of french onion soup? Well, give your old recipe an upgrade by adding zoodles! What are zoodles? Zucchini noodles of course!

22. Banana Zucchini Sheet Cake

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Sweet and simple! This is a lovely dessert to put out during tea time as a sweet little treat for your visiting guests!

23. Chicken Zucchini Rolls

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Just 4 ingredients to whip up these melt-in-your-mouth cheesy chickenzucchini rolls! A perfect meal to bring to an autumn potluck.

24. Greek Zoodles

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For any Greek lovers out there this one is definitely for you! Spirally zucchini noodles dressed with feta, olives, artichokes,and tomatoes for a light and healthy meal.

25. Zucchini Grilled Cheese

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Just looking at that cheese melting out of thegreen sandwich makes my mouth water! If you’re looking for a way to sneak some vegetables into your kids’ food this is a great idea!

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FAQs

What to do with zucchini when it gets too big? ›

What to Make with Giant Zucchini. Giant zucchinis can sometimes be bitter if raw, so they're best eaten cooked. They would be excellent in baked goods, like cake, bread, or brownies. You'll have plenty of zucchini, so double the recipe and freeze half for later or give some to a friend.

How do you know when zucchini is fully cooked? ›

Once the zucchini is caramelizing, you'll continue to cook it until it's until tender all the way through—a paring knife or a fork should slip in without much resistance—but not yet mushy.

How to soften zucchini skin? ›

Anytime you cook zucchini, be it sautéing, baking or grilling, the skin should soften.

Can zucchini be white? ›

White zucchini has a similar flavour to green zucchini but its mottled pale-green skin is thinner and more delicate. It tastes great with basil, eggplant, fish, parsley, tomatoes, garlic, lemons, lamb and onions.

Are overgrown zucchini good to eat? ›

I typically love to lightly season and grill fresh zucchini from the garden as an easy and delicious side with dinner. Not when it's too big, though. Don't despair! Overgrown zucchini is perfect for shredding and using in baked goods.

What to do with wrinkled zucchini? ›

Other easy ways to use up a wrinkled zucchini or two: 1. Use it up in a stew or soup. 2. Grate it and bake it into a cake or loaf.

When should you throw out zucchini? ›

Mushy/soft/stringy flesh texture - Along with these brown/dark spots, the flesh of the zucchini may begin to look and feel mushy, stringy, and soft. If your zucchini looks stringy, not firm and meaty, it's time to be discarded.

Does zucchini get softer the longer you cook it? ›

Zucchini is made of over 90% water. When cooked, it gets soft and slowly releases that water into whatever dish you're cooking. If zucchini is overcooked, it will have a mushy, soft texture.

Should uncut zucchini be refrigerated? ›

Do Store Fresh Zucchini in the Fridge. If properly stored, zucchini will last up to a week. The best way to store zucchini is in the refrigerator, preferably in the crisper drawer where humidity is kept to a minimum.

Why do you soak zucchini in salt water? ›

Salt causes zucchini rounds to release excess water. This important extra step helps the zucchini to sauté rather than stew in its own juices.

Is Epsom salt good for zucchini? ›

Verdict: Unless you have a magnesium deficiency in your garden, there is no need to add Epsom salts. Doing so could even be harmful to soil, plants and water.

How can I enhance the flavor of zucchini? ›

You can season the oil before you add the zucchini with garlic, shallots, spices, or red pepper flakes, it's totally up to you. Once the oil, butter, or combination thereof is heated, add all of the zucchini. If the pan seems crowded at first, don't worry. Season with salt and toss to begin drawing out the moisture.

What is a large zucchini called? ›

When zucchini becomes overgrown, it is called a marrow. These large squashes are excellent in a variety of recipes-especially muffins, bread, and cakes due to the structure of the fruit. You can also use the huge zucchini as a stuffed squash.

Which is healthier, yellow squash or zucchini? ›

Is yellow squash as nutritious as zucchini? The two are very similar in terms of their nutrition content and health perks. For example, both are about 95% water, making them low in both calories and carbs, and are decent sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber.

What is the white goo on zucchini? ›

That's Powdery Mildew. If it looks like someone sprinkled baby powder on the leaves of your squash plant, you've got powdery mildew. This is a very common, albeit frustrating, problem to have in the vegetable garden, especially if you're partial to growing your own summer squash and zucchini.

How do you preserve a giant zucchini? ›

While freezing zucchini is a great way to extend its life, it's not as simple as just popping a few squash into your freezer. Raw zucchini gets weepy and watery after thawing. To effectively save it, you should chop and blanch it first. This helps set the texture and color and makes it last longer.

Can you freeze overgrown zucchini? ›

While frozen zucchini won't work well as a swap for fresh in raw preparations or for stuffed zucchini boats, you can use frozen zucchini in most cooked or baked recipes just as you would use fresh zucchini. If you shredded your zucchini before freezing it, try using it to bake zucchini bread.

Why are my zucchini growing short and fat? ›

Too many male flowers – yes zucchinis produce separate male and female flowers. The stem of male flowers is long and skinny (like a pencil) while the stem on female flowers is short, fat and already starting to look like a zucchini.

Should zucchini be thinned? ›

When the soil has warmed up in your planting beds, plant seeds one-half inch deep, 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows that are 2 to 3 feet apart. Thin plants so that they are spaced 6 to 8 inches apart once they are 4 to 5 inches tall.

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