71 Zucchini Recipes: The Ultimate Summer Collection

Peeled, unpeeled (which is better?), grilled, sautéed, roasted, fried, steamed, added to bread and dessert doughs—the possibilities are truly endless. If you are looking for ideas on what to do with all your fresh zucchini, worry not. We have compiled here a list of 71 zucchini recipes, easy and fun to make, that will turn you into a zucchini lover. Use them for quick and easy dishes like yummy fritters, rosti, or toss them into pasta, salads, or tacos. If you are in the mood for baked goods, do not miss stuffed zucchini or a soft, savoury bread. Want to keep it simple? Enjoy zucchini as they are, baked or roasted. Do you love zucchini more than anything else? Make them the main ingredient of your desserts too, and mix them with chocolate for an unexpectedly delicious twist.

Appetisers

• 1. Baked Zucchini Nuggets: A tasty and crunchy vegetarian variant of classic chicken nuggets, perfect for an appetiser or aperitif. Easy and quick to make.
• 2. Zucchini and Salmon Palmiers: A delicious and easy puff pastry appetiser featuring zucchini and salmon.
• 3. Spoon Zucchini Fritters: Quick, tasty, and crispy—these fritters come together in no time.
• 4. Zucchini Baskets: A fun appetiser made of grated zucchini, eggs, flour, and Parmesan, baked in muffin moulds and filled with ricotta cream.
• 5. Zucchini Bruschetta: A low-carb appetiser where zucchini forms the base instead of bread, topped with tomato, cheese, and basil.
• 6. Scarpaccia: An Italian zucchini tart from Tuscany, traditionally served to retired sailors. The name means “bad shoe”—it is as thin as one.
• 7. Zucchini Tots: A healthy, vegetarian appetiser or side dish—crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and low-carb.
• 8. Chicken Zucchini Fritters: Protein-packed, low-carb, and ready in minutes—juicy inside and crispy outside.
• 9. Zucchini Fritters: An easy, low-carb summer appetiser with a creamy centre and golden, crispy exterior.
• 10. Zucchini Flower Patties: A greedy Italian appetiser made with chopped zucchini flowers in a leavened batter, rested for 2 hours, then fried.
• 11. Potato Zucchini Fritters: Effortless fritters made with pantry staples—crispy edges and a tender inside.
• 12. Zucchini Panzerotti: An unleavened reinterpretation of the traditional Apulian fried panzerotto, easy and delicious.
• 13. Zucchini Bread: A moist, tasty quick bread—perfect toasted with butter at breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert.
• 14. Zucchini Muffins: Easy, healthy, and packed with veggies—ideal for on-the-go snacks or lunchboxes. Moist, fluffy, and savoury.
• 15. Greek Zucchini Fritters: A delicious vegan-friendly fried appetiser—crispy outside, soft inside, and packed with flavour.
• 16. Zucchini and Mozzarella Balls: A stringy vegetarian snack made with zucchini, eggs, stale bread, and mozzarella, then fried until golden.