Creative Ways to Use Zucchini: 41 Delicious Recipes

Quiz time: What summer vegetable is actually a fruit and can grow anywhere from a few inches long to as large as even a baseball bat? The answer: Zucchini! It’s a healthy, easy to grow summer squash that’s as versatile in cooking as it is prolific.

You can eat it raw, bake, grill or roast it, slice it, dice it, spiralize it, or shave it into ribbons. The choices are numerous. So I asked some of my dietitian friends for creative ideas on how they use zucchini. Here’s a collection of 41 of their best healthy ideas and recipes using zucchini. You’ll find anything from zucchini bread to quiche to oatmeal to salads – and lots more in between. There’s something for all tastes, including vegan and gluten-free! Here they are:

Photo: Grain Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Banana Bread by Jamie of Dishing Out Health

Breads and Muffins

Grain Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Banana Bread By Jamie of Dishing Out Health

Zucchini Bread with Dark Chocolate and Dried Cherries By Marie of Healthy Ideas Place

Zucchini Cornbread Muffins By Meg of Mostly Balanced

Mini Zucchini Bread Muffins By Jodi of Create Kids Club

Healthy Blueberry Zucchini Muffins with Crumb Topping By Kelli of Hungry Hobby

Photo: Baked Zucchini Fries with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip by Jeanne of JeanneReillyRD.com

Fritters and Fries

Zucchini Carrot Fritters By Julie of RDelicious Kitchen

Baked Zucchini Fritters By Jackie of JackieSlomin.com

Zucchini Kohlrabi Carrot Fritters with Herb Yogurt Sauce By Kara of The Foodie Dietitian

Photo: Zucchini Noodle Lasagna with Italian Chicken by Kelli of Hungry Hobby

Soup, Ribbons, and Slices

Easy Grilled Zucchini with Fresh Herbs By Marie of Healthy Ideas Place

Chicken Zucchini Soup By Brittany of Your Choice Nutrition

Zucchini Ribbons with Chickpeas and Chili Oil By Karman of The Nutrition Adventure

Grilled Zucchini with Mint, Lemon, and Feta By Erica of EricaJulson.com

Zucchini Ribbons with Mint and Parmesan By Jenny of My Cape Cod Kitchen

Zucchini Noodle Lasagna with Italian Chicken By Kelli of Hungry Hobby

Photo: Pretzel Crusted Zucchini Meatballs by Dixya of Food, Pleasure & Health

Bakes, Boats (Stuffed), and Stove Top

Persian Zucchini Kuku (Kuku Kadoo) By Roxana of The Delicious Crescent

Zucchini, Tomato and Onion Bake By Lauren of Nutrition Starring You

Greek Zucchini Pie By Jessica of Small Bites

Pretzel Crusted Zucchini Meatballs By Dixya of Food, Pleasure & Health

Quick Zucchini Quiche By Liz of Liz’s Healthy Table

Curry Lamb Stuffed Zucchini By Meme of Living Well Kitchen

Rosemary Sage Freekeh Stuffed Zucchini Boats From Triad to Wellness

Zucchini Quiche Quesadilla By Kelli of Hungry Hobby

Zucchini Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema By Kara of The Foodie Dietitian

Zucchini & Avocado Mac & Cheese By Tawnie of Kroll’s Korner

Photo: Chicken Sausage Skillet with Zoodles by Lindsay of The Lean Green Bean

Zoodle (Zucchini Noodles) Salads and Pasta

Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Salad By Emily of Sinful Nutrition

Raw Zucchini Noodles with Lemony Avocado Pesto By E.A. Stewart of The Spicy RD

Zucchini Noodles with Tomato, Basil and Parmesan By Marisa of Marisa Moore Nutrition

Zoodle and Carrot Lo Mein By Liz of Liz’s Healthy Table

Chicken Sausage Skillet with Zoodles By Lindsay of The Lean Green Bean

Photo: Flourless Peanut Butter Zucchini Brownies by Alexis of Hummusapien

Zoats (Zucchini Oats), Breakfast, and Treats

Double Chocolate Zucchini Oats By Jessica of Smart Nutrition

Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups By Alexis of Hummusapien

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Breakfast Cookies By Chelsey of C it Nutritionally

Flourless Peanut Butter Zucchini Brownies By Alexis of Hummusapien

Chocolate Zucchini Cake By Sharon of The Plant-Powered Dietitian

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