Zucchini Recipes: 12 Great Ideas for This Prolific Vegetable

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Do you have more zucchini in your garden than you know what to do with? Today, we’re sharing 12 amazing zucchini recipes to use each and every one.

Gardeners know zucchini is one of the most prolific vegetables you can grow. Before long, you have so many, you need new zucchini recipes just to use them all. We’ve gathered a dozen great ideas to help you with your bountiful zucchini harvest this year.

Zucchini Recipes: 12 Great Ideas for This Prolific Vegetable - Kenarry.com

Zucchini is one of those vegetables that seems to just grow and grow and grow. Whether you’re a gardener yourself, have a generous neighbor who likes to share or you pick up a few at your local farmer’s market, by this point in the summer you need new ideas to make good use of this rapidly growing squash. Today we’re sharing some of the best zucchini recipes you can find on the web including delicious ideas for breakfast, side dishes, main dishes and desserts. We can’t wait to try them and hope you and your family enjoy them as well.

12 Zucchini Recipes

Here’s a fun fact. Did you know August 8 is Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night? If you happen to celebrate this little-known holiday, be sure to slip your neighbor a link to these recipes when your stealth team of zucchini elves goes door-to-door. If you love the zucchini recipes we’re sharing today, please be sure to click through the links and pin from the original source, not from Kenarry. To pin or share this collection of zucchini recipes as a whole, you’ll find a large collage at the bottom of this post.

Breakfast

1. Charred Zucchini Salsa Verde for Huevos Rancheros by Everyday Southwest

I love salsa verde, but never thought to put zucchini in it. Everyday Southwest served their Charred Zucchini Salsa Verde over Huevos Rancheros, but I bet it would be delicious with tortilla chips too.

Charred Zucchini Salsa Verde for Huevos Rancheros Recipe by Everyday Southwest - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

2. Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Pancakes by Its a Wahm Life

I love pancakes. I love quinoa. I love cheese. This sounds like a winning combination if you ask me.

Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Pancakes by Its a Wahm Life - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

Side Dish

3. Zucchini Marinara by Five Heart Home

Zucchini topped with tomato sauce and baked in the oven would go great with just about any meal.

Zucchini Marinara by Five Heart Home - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

4. Asian Marinated Zucchini by The Tip Toe Fairy

If you love stir fry, this is the zucchini recipe idea for you!

Asian Marinated Zucchini by The Tip Toe Fairy - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

5. Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin by Belle of the Kitchen

We featured Belle of the Kitchen in the Summer Spotlight earlier this summer, but couldn’t resist sharing another of her fabulous recipes with you.

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin by Belle of the Kitchen - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

6. Italian Cheese Scalloped Zucchini by Cozy Country Living for This Silly Girl’s Life

Doesn’t this zucchini smothered with cheese look amazing? I’d love to have it alongside my favorite spaghetti and meatballs.

Italian Cheese Scalloped Zucchini by Cozy Country Living on This Silly Girl's Life - Zucchini Recipes, Kenarry.com

Main Dish

7. Creamy Zucchini and Carrot Soup by Hot Eats and Cool Reads

It won’t be long and we’ll be back in soup season. I’m definitely planning to give this zucchini recipe a try when that time comes. I wonder if it would work with frozen shredded zucchini?

Creamy Zucchini and Carrot Soup by Hot Eats and Cool Reads - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

8. Zucchini Pie by Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt

Emily over at Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says this zucchini recipe is one of their family’s favorites. I’m going to take her word for it and see if it becomes a favorite for my family too.

Zucchini Pie by Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

Dessert

9. Double Chocolate Zucchini Loaf by Kleinworth & Co.

I think zucchini bread is likely one of the most common ways to use zucchini. Why not take it to a whole new level, though, by making this DOUBLE Chocolate Zucchini Loaf?

Double Chocolate Zucchini Loaf by Kleinworth & Co - Zucchini Recipes - Kenarry.com

10. Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Brownies by Jasey’s Crazy Daisy

Your children will never see the zucchini coming once it’s mixed into these delicious zucchini brownies. Jasey also suggests how to make the brownies gluten-free if your family has dietary restrictions.

Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Brownies {with a gluten free recipe option} by Jasey's Crazy Daisy - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

11. The Best Zucchini Bars by Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt

I bet these zucchini bars live up to their name! I can’t wait to find out.

The Best Zucchini Bars by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

12. Chocolate Pecan Zucchini Cake by Yesterfood

This may be your new favorite way to get your veggies with grated zucchini in every scrumptious bite.

Chocolate Pecan Zucchini Cake by Yesterfood - Zucchini Recipes on Kenarry.com

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What’s your favorite zucchini recipe or do you have another way you like to prepare this vegetable? Please comment below and share. We’re always looking for great ideas!

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