35+ Zucchini Recipes {Sweet, Savory, and more} - Two Peas & Their Pod (2024)

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Wondering what to do with all of that garden zucchini? We are coming to your rescue by sharing our all-time favorite zucchini recipes! You are going to want to make them all this summer!

Zucchini Season, My Favorite Time of Year

Summer is in full swing and that means it is zucchini season, my favorite time of year. I love cooking and baking with zucchini, it is probably my favorite vegetable. We always grow zucchini in our garden so we can make ALL the zucchini recipes.

If you don’t have a garden, don’t worry, you can buy zucchini at the farmers market, store, or I bet your neighbors have some zucchini they are willing to give to you. Zucchini grows like crazy during the hot summer months and everyone is always trying to share the zucchini love.

Tips for Cooking and Baking with Zucchini

Here are a few tips that will help you have zucchini success in the kitchen!

  • The smaller zucchini are best for cooking and grilling.
  • If you have a giant zucchini that got too big in the garden, don’t throw it out, use it for baking! Over sized zucchini are my favorite because I LOVE baking with zucchini. When you put zucchini in baked goods, magic happens! It makes cakes, breads, cookies, brownies, etc. so moist and delicious.
  • To use zucchini in baked goods, shred the zucchini. You can use a box grater or a food processor. I never peel the zucchini first, it is fine to leave on the green skin.
  • For baked goods, squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini in a paper towel before adding it to your recipe. Zucchini holds a lot of water and if you don’t squeeze out some of the moisture your baked goods might be too moist.
  • I find that garden zucchini has a lot more moisture than store-bought zucchini. If your zucchini isn’t that watery, gently squeeze it out but don’t take out all of the moisture. You want the zucchini to add moisture to your recipe.
  • If you have a lot of zucchini and aren’t able to use it all at once, shred it up and freeze it. Squeeze some of the moisture out and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. To use, defrost the zucchini first, and squeeze out additional moisture, if necessary.

Best Zucchini Recipes

If you are wondering what to make with your zucchini this summer, we have LOTS of zucchini recipes for you! These zucchini recipes are our favorite zucchini recipes that we make every summer.

Yes, there are a lot of them so we have to get to work! There are sweet and savory zucchini recipes, some healthy zucchini recipes, and some decadent ones too! Something for everyone!

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Salad and Appetizer Recipes

  • Zucchini Fritters
  • Grilled Zucchini Salad
  • Zucchini Ribbon Salad
  • Zucchini Corn and Avocado Salsa
  • Grilled Zucchini Nachos
  • Baked Zucchini Fries
  • Three Cheese Zucchini Drop Biscuits
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Zucchini Noodle Recipes

  • Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
  • Southwestern Zucchini Noodle Bowls
  • 5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Noodles
  • Mediterranean Zucchini Pasta Salad
  • Zucchini Noodles with Asparagus, Peas, and Basil Vinaigrette
  • Easy Chicken Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry
  • Summer Zucchini Noodle Salad
  • Sausage and Peppers with Zucchini Noodles
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Savory Zucchini Recipes

  • Grilled Zucchini Chickpea Tacos
  • Grilled Zucchini
  • Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas
  • Spring VegetableZucchini Soup
  • Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs
  • Grilled Zucchini and Corn Tostadas
  • Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Zucchini Boats
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Easy Minestrone Soup
  • Garlic Butter Grilled Vegetable Pizza
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Zucchini Bread Recipes

  • Classic Zucchini Bread
  • Chocolate Zucchini Bread
  • Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
  • Lemon Zucchini Bread
  • Zucchini Banana Bread
  • Zucchini Coconut Bread
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Zucchini Muffin Recipes

  • Zucchini Muffins
  • Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  • Apple Zucchini Muffins
  • Zucchini Cheddar Corn Muffins
  • Zucchini Banana Blueberry Muffins
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Zucchini Breakfast Recipes

  • Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal
  • Zucchini Pancakes
  • Brown Butter Zucchini Coffee Cake
  • Three Cheese Zucchini Drop Biscuits
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Dessert Recipes

  • Chocolate Zucchini Cake
  • Zucchini Brownies
  • Lemon Zucchini Bars
  • Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars
  • Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes
  • Chocolate Zucchini Coconut Cake
  • Zucchini Cookies
  • Zucchini Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
  • Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Cookies
  • Zucchini Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Dried Cranberries

Favorite Zucchini Recipes

What are your favorite zucchini recipes? Let us know in the comments! We are always looking for new zucchini recipes to make during the summertime.

We hope you enjoy all of our favorite zucchini recipes! And I have to put a special plug in for my Chocolate Zucchini Bread, if you make one zucchini recipe this summer, make the bread. It is my all-time favorite and it always gets rave reviews!

Happy zucchini season and make sure you share these zucchini recipes with your friends, family, and neighbors. We know everyone is looking for good zucchini recipes to use up that garden zucchini! And you can always share a loaf of zucchini bread too, they will love you forever:)

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FAQs

What happens when you salt zucchini? ›

Salt causes zucchini rounds to release excess water. This important extra step helps the zucchini to sauté rather than stew in its own juices. I found quarter-inch slices the perfect thickness. Thinner slices fall apart during cooking; thicker slices require a longer salting time.

How long to soak zucchini in salt water? ›

Place the zucchini slices into a large bowl and fill it with water. Add 2 tablespoons of the salt into the zucchini and water. Stir. Let the zucchini soak in the salted water for about 45 minutes to draw the salt flavor into the chips.

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 does soaking zucchini in salt water do? ›

8, 2021. Vegetables with high water content tend to become mushy and bland if they aren't rid of excess moisture before cooking. To do that, you need two things: salt and time. Salting these watery vegetables draws out extra water and flavor molecules.

How do you keep zucchini from getting soggy when cooking? ›

If you've got the time, try salting and draining your zucchini. This method involves liberally salting your sliced zucchini and allowing it to set in a colander (over a bowl) for at least 30 minutes, up to an hour, before patting dry with paper towels or a tea towel.

Can you eat too much zucchini? ›

Raw zucchini can also cause gas and bloating, especially if you overdo it. Zucchini is rich in fiber that your gut doesn't digest. When your body doesn't fully break the fiber down, gas can build up and cause bloating and make you pass wind. Eating raw vegetables can cause gas if you have irritable bowel syndrome.

Why put salt in vegetables while cooking? ›

By adding salt to the water you make the water closer to the solution concentration of the plant cells and, in doing so, reduce the tendency for them to expand due to osmosis. As a result you end up with less mushy vegetables that, as a side benefit, also have more flavor.

How long do you let salt sit on zucchini? ›

Place the zucchini on a plate and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Let sit for 15 minutes. Once the zucchini has sat, they will have released some of their water content. Use a paper towel to pat them dry.

Why is my zucchini slimy when I cut it? ›

Mushy texture: A spoiled zucchini has a mushy or stringy texture when you cut it, and it may feel slimy to the touch. "Off" smell or taste: If your zucchini smells sour or foul in any way, or if it tastes unusually bitter, it has likely gone bad.

Do you rinse vegetables after salting? ›

After about an hour, rinse and drain. For extra crispness, rinse, then wring dry in a towel after salting.

Do you rinse salted zucchini? ›

Definitely not. You only need a little salt — half a teaspoon of kosher salt for one medium zucchini, say — to start pulling the water out. Use more, and the zucchini will simply taste like zucchini-flavored salt. If you try to rinse out the extra salt, you risk adding back in the water you just tried to get rid of.

Do you put salt on vegetables while cooking? ›

Brining veggies or tossing them with salt before cooking is a simple and foolproof way to unleash more flavor.

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