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Lemony Zucchini Salad

Lemony Zucchini Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place zucchini slices in a colander for 10 minutes, allowing juices to release; pat dry.
  2. 2 Combine zucchini, onion, and parsley together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and sugar together in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper. Slowly stream olive oil into lemon juice mixture while whisking constantly until dressing emulsifies. Pour dressing over zucchini mixture; toss to coat.

By Alison Sprinkman

Best Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

Best Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine zucchini, eggplant, and red bell pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mixture. Set aside to allow the vegetables to tenderize, at least 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Drain moisture from vegetable mixture. Brush vegetables with olive oil to coat; season with black pepper.
  4. 4 Cook vegetables on hot grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  5. 5 Toast cut sides of baguette in a toaster oven until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread basil pesto evenly over toasted surface. Arrange grilled vegetables evenly onto 2 of the baguette halves. Top each with sliced mozzarella and plum tomato slices; top sandwich with the remaining baguette pieces to serve.

By Suzy729

Apple and Zucchini Salad

Apple and Zucchini Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine zucchini, apples, bell pepper, and onion in a serving bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar, basil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined; drizzle over zucchini-apple mixture. Toss to coat.

By Deborah Hoermann Watt

Potato and Zucchini Frittata

Potato and Zucchini Frittata

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; saute until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add drained potatoes and stir gently to incorporate.
  3. 3 Beat eggs in a bowl with oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture into the skillet until evenly distributed; stir gently with a fork. Cook until eggs are set, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Transfer skillet into the broiler and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

By Tatiana

Refreshing Summer Squash Salad

Refreshing Summer Squash Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss yellow squash and zucchini with salt in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Whisk mint, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined; pour over squash mixture and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; cook and stir until crisp, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide squash salad among 4 plates; sprinkle with prosciutto and feta cheese.

By TJ Lombard

Greek Zoodle Salad

Greek Zoodle Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut zucchini into noodle-shaped strands using a spiralizing tool. Place "zoodles" in a large bowl and top with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over "zoodle" mixture and toss to coat. Marinate salad in refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.

By France Cevallos

Joses's Zucchini Salad

Joses's Zucchini Salad

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slowly whisk onion soup mix and white wine vinegar together in a bowl. Whisk in sugar, cider vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper until well incorporated. Add zucchini, celery, and green bell pepper; toss to coat.
  2. 2 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 hours. Drain off excess liquid before serving.

By CookingQueen

Kristi's Corn Salad

Kristi's Corn Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss corn, zucchini, red onion, green chiles, and pimentos together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine olive oil, lime juice, cider vinegar, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and garlic salt in a jar with a lid; seal and shake well.
  3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over corn mixture; gently stir to coat. Cover; chill in the refrigerator before serving, at least 3 hours.

By KRISTIS1

Jean's Zucchini Salad

Jean's Zucchini Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine zucchini, celery, red onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar, rice wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, water, wine vinegar, basil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Drizzle vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.

By stitchers

Low-Fat Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins

Low-Fat Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
16 min
Total
36 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Melt chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini, applesauce, egg substitute, and vanilla extract; beat well until combined.
  3. 3 Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Add chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  4. 4 Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

By RAITIRA

Spiced Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Spiced Zucchini Carrot Muffins

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 21 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Beat butter, sugar, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; beat in zucchini, carrots, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3 Combine flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl; stir into zucchini mixture until combined. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Divide batter among the prepared muffin cups.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 17 minutes.

By sassbyheather

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Spread pecans onto a baking sheet. Cut butter into small pieces and scatter on top of pecans.
  2. 2 Broil in the preheated oven until pecans start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from oven and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Transfer pecans to a cutting board and smash or crush into small pieces.
  3. 3 Turn off broiler and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 cups of a muffin tin with paper liners. Spray inside of liners with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Combine zucchini, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  5. 5 Mix flour, sugar, toasted pecans, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add zucchini mixture and stir to combine. Fill muffin tin cups 3/4 full with batter.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  7. 7 While cupcakes bake, cut softened cream cheese and butter into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add sugar and almond extract. Mix icing using an electric mixer until smooth, about 5 minutes. Store in the refrigerator until use.
  8. 8 Remove cupcakes from the oven and let cool completely before frosting, about 1 hour.

By tayoush

Chicken and Veggie Quinoa Bowls

Chicken and Veggie Quinoa Bowls

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over low heat until gleaming. Add bell pepper and onion and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn heat to medium-high, add zucchinis and garlic, and saute until they are starting to soften and the onion is transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add broccoli and saute until bright green. Season veggies with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes and quickly saute until they start to crinkle and soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to warm through, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Separate the quinoa into 6 bowls and top with desired amount of veggies. Top with goat cheese, avocado, and lemon juice.

By sam johnson

Whole30®-Friendly Beef and Vegetable Soup

Whole30®-Friendly Beef and Vegetable Soup

Prep
35 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a large stew pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate but leave any grease in the pot.
  2. 2 Add onion and garlic to the pot, adding more ghee if needed. Saute until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Set onions and garlic with the beef.
  3. 3 Cook potatoes in the pot with residual oil. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add carrots; saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add ground beef, onions, and garlic back into the pot; mix to combine.
  4. 4 Add bone broth, tomato paste, basil, and oregano; bring to a boil. Add cabbage and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Add smoked salt, then taste and adjust other seasonings if necessary. Add zucchini and green beans; simmer until vegetables are tender 3 to 5 minutes.

By Kari

Summer Pasta Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2 Combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, olives, and broccoli in a large serving bowl. Pour in 1 cup dressing and mix until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  3. 3 Right before serving, toss pasta salad with remaining 1 cup dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Garnish with tomato wedges

By Mentha

Zucchini Summer Soup

Zucchini Summer Soup

4.1

Prep
40 min
Cook
60 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place zucchini in a colander; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt. Set aside to drain, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine Roma tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water in a blender; blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour tomato mixture and chicken broth into a large stockpot; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; stir in sugar and simmer, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent and zucchini is lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to blender; pulse a few times to chop.
  5. 5 Transfer zucchini mixture to the stockpot; stir in dill, tarragon, parsley, and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally; stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper; simmer 5 minutes. Let stand before serving, 10 minutes.

By Elizabeth

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  2. 2 Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and balsamic vinegar and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir mushrooms and 1 tablespoon basil into chicken mixture and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce; toss to coat. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 cup feta cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.

By Allrecipes

Zoodle Caprese Salad

Zoodle Caprese Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut zucchini into zoodles ("noodles") using a spiralizer (fitted with the large shredding blade); cut zoodles into smaller pieces.
  2. 2 Combine zoodle pieces, mozzarella, tomatoes, and vinaigrette in a large bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. 3 Toss in arugula and basil just before serving.

By Jeannette

Zucchini Chip Nachos

Zucchini Chip Nachos

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim ends of zucchini; use a mandoline on the thinnest setting to cut zucchini into 1/8-inch slices. Place slices on a plate lined with paper towels, top with additional paper towels, and press down to remove excess moisture.
  2. 2 Place zucchini slices on a cutting board and lightly mist with cooking spray. Turn slices over and sprinkle with taco seasoning; lightly mist this side with cooking spray as well. Place slices seasoned-side up on a microwave-safe plate, making sure none are overlapping. Cook in the microwave on high power for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Carefully flip slices over and cook 30 seconds more. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
  3. 3 Divide chips between 2 microwave-safe plates. Add black olives, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and Cheddar cheese. Microwave on high power until cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Low-Carb Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

Low-Carb Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

3.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
240 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, zucchini, celery, yellow squash, green beans, onion, basil, celery salt, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Add chicken broth, making sure it covers ingredients.
  2. 2 Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink and is fully cooked, 4 to 6 hours.

By Doc Eggs

Nicole's Creamy Zucchini Soup

Nicole's Creamy Zucchini Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add zucchini, potato, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Fill blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into another large saucepan. Repeat with remaining soup.
  3. 3 Stir in cream and bring soup to a low simmer to heat through. Ladle into bowls and garnish with dill.

By NicoleMcmom

Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Muffins

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir until just combined. Fold pumpkin puree and zucchini into the batter.
  4. 4 Scoop batter into the prepared muffin tin.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center has a few moist crumbs attached, 18 to 24 minutes.

By Stefani Danielle

Veggie Chicken Pasta

Veggie Chicken Pasta

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned completely, 3 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and mushrooms; continue to cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Pour chicken broth over the vegetable mixture, place a cover on the skillet, and continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir cooked pasta into the vegetable mixture; season with red pepper flakes and top with feta cheese.

By dnce4mee

Turkey, Quinoa, and Zucchini Mini Meatloaves

Turkey, Quinoa, and Zucchini Mini Meatloaves

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Shred the zucchini using a cheese grater over a lint-free kitchen towel. Wrap the zucchini in the towel and wring out as much water as possible.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and swab with olive oil.
  4. 4 Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup chile sauce, red onion, egg whites, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add quinoa and turkey; mix well to combine. Divide mixture into 6 parts and shape into small loaves. Space them evenly on the baking sheet.
  5. 5 Combine the remaining 1/2 cup chile sauce with mustard. Spread a heaping spoonful over each loaf.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until meatloaves are hot on the inside and sauce has darkened in color, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest, at least 5 minutes.

By Kelly Rose Diggins

Instant Pot Lentil Vegetable Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Vegetable Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cancel Saute function.
  2. 2 Add chicken broth, lentils, zucchini, eggplant, diced tomatoes with juice, parsley, cumin, and salt to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice and zest.

By peloquinswife

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
46 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a heavy large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the corn, bell pepper, zucchini, green onions and jalapeno pepper. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate vegetables until chilled.
  2. 2 Add salsa and chopped cilantro to vegetable mixture. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Allrecipes Member