17 Innovative ways to cook with zucchini

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If you’re looking for creative and delicious ways to incorporate zucchini into your menu, these 17 innovative recipes will transform this versatile vegetable into mouthwatering dishes, appetizers, snacks, and desserts that are bursting with flavor.

Low-Carb Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Low-carb triple chocolate zucchini muffins on a marble board.
Low-Carb Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Low-Carb Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a delicious baked good that are perfect for curbing your sweet tooth and your craving for chocolate. This recipe is low-carb, keto-friendly, and dairy-free.

Get the recipe: Low-Carb Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffins.

Zucchini Tots

A hand holding a zucchini tot dunked into sour cream.
Zucchini Tots. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Zucchini Tots are a quick and easy low-carb appetizer recipe that can be whipped together in just 30 minutes! With ingredients like zucchini, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar, and garlic powder, these tots are extra flavorful.

Get the recipe: Zucchini Tots.

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Low-carb zucchini pizza casserole in a baking dish.
Zucchini Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

With just 20 minutes of prep time, this nutrient-dense low-carb zucchini pizza casserole is easy to make and gluten-free! This recipe is flourless, and the required ingredients are very straightforward and may very well be in your kitchen right now!

Get the recipe: Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza Casserole.

Loaded Zucchini Boats

Three loaded zucchini boats on a plate.
Loaded Zucchini Boats. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Loaded Zucchini Boats (aka low-carb potato skins) are a perfect appetizer for parties, game days, holidays, or any time you want a flavorful and filling snack. You can have this baked zucchini appetizer prepped, baked, and ready to enjoy in less than 1 hour!

Get the recipe: Loaded Zucchini Boats.

Sausage And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner

Sausage and veggies sheet pan dinner with a spoon.
Sausage And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Sausage And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner is flavorful, easy to make, and really takes you zucchini to the next level, In just 30 minutes, you can whip together this filling meal with perfectly roasted sausage and vegetables to have as part of your meal prep menu or make it to serve for an easy family dinner. Only one pan is required, and everything is cooked at the same time, which means fewer dishes, easy clean-up, and less time spent in the kitchen!

Get the recipe: Sausage And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner.

Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash

Sheet pan breakfast hash on a sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash is the ultimate morning meal! It’s an easy one-pan recipe that can be made in less than 1 hour.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash.

Zucchini Boats with Bacon

Stuffed zucchinis on a baking paper.
Zucchini Boats with Bacon. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

These Zucchini Boats with bacon are done in minutes and contain only 2 grams of net carbs per serving. Made with few ingredients and fully low-carb and gluten-free, these stuffed zucchini boats are perfect for a family dinner everyone will enjoy.

Get the recipe: Zucchini Boat with Bacon.

Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites

Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites on a plate with herbs.
Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

These Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites are an appetizer everyone will be raving about! The zucchini is stuffed with a ground beef mixture, which yields a dish that is both flavorful and low in carbs.

Get the recipe: Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites.

Air Fryer Zucchini

A white bowl filled with sliced green zucchini.
Air Fryer Zucchini. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Go back to the basics with this flavorful air fryer recipe. This easy, healthy Air Fryer Zucchini squash recipe is packed with flavor for the perfect side dish.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini.

Zucchini Curry

A large tan ceramic bowl of zucchini curry, white rice, fresh herbs and lemon slices.
Zucchini Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This easy zucchini curry recipe is made with ingredients like coconut milk and Indian spices. Serve it over rice for a filling and nutrient-dense main dish.

Get the recipe: Zucchini Curry.

Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven

Crispy Baked Zucchini served on a white plate.
Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This Crispy Baked Zucchini is baked in the oven after being breaded in keto-friendly breadcrumbs. Those golden low-carb baked zucchinis panko style is a perfect addition as a BBQ side or an appetizer that is entirely gluten-free, low-carb, and grain-free.

Get the recipe: Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini fritters on a gray plate.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make zucchini fritters in your air fryer! Just grate up a few zucchini, mix in some simple ingredients, and air fry the fritters for delicious comfort food, perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters.

Crunchy and Quick Zucchini Pickles

Mason jar of zucchini pickles with the top off to show the zucchini.
Crunchy and Quick Zucchini Pickles. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pickles don’t have to be cucumbers! You can make quick zucchini pickles too. Zucchini are sliced and pickled with dill and spices for a refrigerator pickle that takes only 10 minutes to make.

Get the recipe: Crunchy and Quick Zucchini Pickles.

Zucchini Ricotta Cheesecake

Zucchini ricotta cheesecake on a circular plate.
Zucchini Ricotta Cheesecake. Photo credit: Divalicious Recipes.

This Zucchini Ricotta Cheesecake is a delicious savory dish served warm from the oven or cold once chilled. Many ricotta cheesecakes are a dessert, but this is a savory crustless and flourless cheesecake that is perfect when served as a main dish.

Get the recipe: Zucchini Ricotta Cheesecake.

Zucchini Chips

Zucchini Chips Dehydrated on a wooden table.
Zucchini Chips. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

These Zucchini Chips are dehydrated and are flavorful and crispy. If you are looking for a new way to enjoy chips, try these out!

Get the recipe: Zucchini Chips.

Zucchini Asparagus Terrine

Terrine of zucchini strips with a cheese and asparagus filling on a board.
Zucchini Asparagus Terrine. Photo credit: Divalicious Recipes.

Lightly cooked zucchini ribbons encase a cheesy mixture of ricotta and feta with the bright green of the asparagus spears adding a delicate flavor and an appetizing color.

Get the recipe: Zucchini Asparagus Terrine.

Zucchini and Summer Squash Casserole

zucchini and summer squash alternated in a dish topped with breadcrumbs.
Zucchini and Summer Squash Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings

This Zucchini and Squash Casserole is a perfect summer casserole recipe. Alternating green zucchini and yellow squash make it look amazing, and it tastes fantastic too.

Get the recipe: Zucchini and Summer Squash Casserole.

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