Zucchini is one of the signature tastes of summer —and it’s also one of the most versatile veggies around. Whether you’re craving something savoury, spicy or even sweet, there’s a zucchini recipe to match your mood.
Read on for nine easy zucchini recipes that show just how much you can do with zucchini — and prepare to find a new family favourite.
Summer Squash Sauté
Sliced yellow squash and zucchini pair beautifully with cherry tomatoes in a side that’s ready to eat in minutes. Whether you’ve learned how to cook zucchini recently or have lived the zucchini lifestyle for years, this easy recipe with Rosemary Leaves and Garlic Powder is a winner every time.
Tomato Zucchini Sauté
Fun fact: French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir once did a still-life painting of zucchini and tomatoes. Go ahead and make your own masterpiece with this tasty vegetarian recipe. With Minced Onion, Oregano Leaves and Garlic Salt, zucchini and sliced tomatoes sauteed in butter serve up tender and zesty. It’s an ideal dish for quick weeknight dinners.
Microwave Zucchini Relish
Who said microwave cooking needs to be boring? Add some excitement to your next backyard BBQ or hockey-watching party with this microwave-cooked zucchini relish. Loaded with chopped peppers and onions and featuring the aromatic goodness of Club House Pickling Spice, it’s a surefire hit on hot dogs, burgers and more.
Zucchini Walnut Bread
Got a big zucchini you want to use up? Our moist, tender zucchini walnut loaf is the perfect solution – especially if you stan Pumpkin Pie Spice. Double your pleasure by serving it with peaches and strawberries or a dollop of whipped cream. If you love easy baking recipes for sweet dessert ideas, this is one of the best zucchini bread recipes you’ll ever taste.
Cheesy Bacon Mini Frittatas
If savoury meals are more your thing, use up added zucchini with these deliciously cheesy mini frittatas. Bold, smoky bacon and cheddar cheese take center stage in these frittatas, while zucchini adds texture in the background. It’s a great way to add more veggies to a traditionally egg- and dairy-forward dish — and you can customize it to your taste by switching up the mix-ins.
Italian Pasta Salad
Welcome to the easy pasta salad recipe of your dreams. Sliced zucchini, black olives and roasted red peppers jazz up fusilli pasta with colour and flavours to spare. Our signature Italiano blend adds notes of onion, carrot and basil. Buon appetito!
Parmesan Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
With diced zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms and red onion, this superb pasta salad recipe is a meal in itself. Elevated with our Parmesan & Herbs blend, it’s guaranteed to keep cheese lovers coming back for more.
Greek Vegetable Pizza
When homemade vegetarian pizza tastes this good, there’s no need for delivery! Toppings like sliced zucchini, tomatoes, and feta cheese come alive with our zesty Greek spice blend. Using a prepared pizza crust, it’s ready to serve in 20 minutes. Zucchini recipes don’t come any easier.
Meatless Moroccan Chili
You’ve never tasted chili quite like this before. Our spicy vegetarian chili recipe is inspired by the flavours of North Africa with One Bowl Moroccan Seasoning Mix. Brimming with ingredients from chopped zucchini and tomatoes to chickpeas and corn, it’ll fill you up and put a smile on your face. It’s a hearty vegetarian recipe that Instant Pot buffs can't get enough of.
Tomato Basil Casserole
We love a one-pan meal for convenient weeknight cooking, and this flavour-packed veggie casserole is sure to become a new family favourite. This recipe combines all your summer faves, including tomatoes, zucchini and white beans, for a hearty plant-based meal. As a bonus, you can make this recipe with whatever veggies you have on hand. Try using fennel in place of mushrooms, or add a handful of spinach for extra greens.
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