When it comes to eating seasonally, zucchini is the summer MVP. It’s one of those vegetables that shows up in abundance this time of year—at the market, in your CSA box, maybe even overflowing in your garden. And good news: there’s no shortage of creative (and delicious) ways to put it to use.
In this roundup of our favorite zucchini recipes, you’ll find everything from light summer pastas to grilled sides, satisfying salads, and yes, the zucchini bread we make on repeat. This mild, nutrient-rich squash is packed with vitamin C, magnesium, and anti-inflammatory benefits, and it’s endlessly adaptable. Whether you’re focused on gut health, glowing skin, or simply eating more plants, zucchini is an easy yes.
So whether you’re spiralizing zoodles for a weeknight dinner or baking up a batch of muffins, these zucchini recipes make it easy to eat well and embrace the best of the season. Let’s dive in.
The Best Zucchini Bread Recipe of All Time
We tested 5 of the internet’s most popular zucchini bread recipes and found a clear winner.
Grain-Free Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini muffins go grain-free for a weekday grab-and-go breakfast that’s easy on the gut.
Rosemary & Apple Zucchini Bread with Ginger
This sweet, spicy, and cozy zucchini bread recipe is a classic you can take with you well into autumn.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Packed with Hidden Veggies)
Zucchini might not be the star ingredient, but it has an important role to play in achieving that creamy, hearty broth.
Spaghetti alla Nerano
The recipe inspired by Stanley Tucci’s travels to Italy—IYKYK. And if you don’t you must. This recipe puts the spotlight on simplicity, drawing intense flavor from just a handful of ingredients.
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Inspired by Ratatouille
This spicy, filling, delicious recipe is perfect for large groups and summer dinner parties. And bonus, it’s made on a single sheet pan.
Simple Zucchini Pasta with Pine Nuts
Aka “what to do with your farmer’s market haul.” That zucchini you found at the bottom of the drawer gets a new life in this pasta recipe that’s so easy (almost too easy) and packed with flavor.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Zucchini
If “summer in Italy” is the vibe you’re going for (and why wouldn’t it be), this vibrant pasta dish checks all the boxes.
Zucchini Lasagna With Dairy-Free Mozzarella
Tastes just like the real thing—maybe even better? Let’s just say, the pasta-bilities are endless.
Zoodle Pesto Pasta
While zucchini will never truly be pasta, this zucchini noodle pesto pasta still hits all the right notes.
Lemony Pasta Carbonara with Peas & Zucchini
This classic pasta dish is made even better with summer’s favorite veggie.
Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
This dish is an oldie but a goodie—packed with fresh, unique flavors, and zucchini is the perfect vessel.
Baked Thyme Zucchini Chips
When you’re up to your ears in zucchini, chips are the only way to go. Serve alongside a simple aöli for the appetizer of dreams.
This post was last updated on July 2, 2025 to include new insights.
