What to Do With Too Many Zucchini

An overflowing zucchini harvest becomes much easier to enjoy with these creative recipes for every meal. Zucchini fritters, stuffed boats, zoodles, tacos, risotto, dips, muffins, and grilled pizza offer plenty of fresh ways to use summer squash. Keep scrolling to find your next delicious zucchini recipe.

Crispy Italian Scarpaccia Zucchini Tart

Nine rectangular pieces of zucchini casserole arranged on a wooden cutting board, with a small bowl of grated cheese and a sprig of thyme beside them. — Crispy Italian Scarpaccia Zucchini Tart. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?

I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll get great new recipes from me every week!

This rustic Italian zucchini tart turns an abundance of summer squash into a light, savory dish with wonderfully crisp edges. Scarpaccia is simple enough for everyday cooking yet distinctive enough to impress at the table.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Italian Scarpaccia Zucchini Tart

Golden Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

A plate of zucchini fritters arranged with fresh dill, lemon slices, and a bowl of creamy dipping sauce. — Golden Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

These air fryer zucchini fritters are crisp on the outside, tender inside, and packed with savory flavor. They make an easy lighter side dish when you want something satisfying without deep frying.
Get the Recipe: Golden Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

Creamy Lemon Basil Zucchini Risotto

Shredded Zucchini on a bowl. — Creamy Lemon Basil Zucchini Risotto. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

This Italian-inspired risotto gives fresh zucchini a starring role alongside creamy rice, bright lemon, and fragrant basil. It is comforting enough for a cozy dinner while still feeling fresh and summery.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Lemon Basil Zucchini Risotto

Smoky Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups with Creamy Crab Filling

A plate of assorted vegetable rolls garnished with herbs, surrounded by bowls of dip, shredded chicken, lemon wedges, and parsley on a wooden table. — Smoky Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups with Creamy Crab Filling. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forrest.

These grilled zucchini roll-ups wrap tender, smoky squash around a rich seafood filling for an elegant appetizer. The contrast between charred vegetables and creamy crab makes them especially memorable for entertaining.
Get the Recipe: Smoky Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups with Creamy Crab Filling

Hearty Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These stuffed zucchini boats turn summer squash into a satisfying low-carb dinner with savory Italian sausage and a melted cheese topping. They are easy to assemble and hearty enough to please the whole family.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Bites with Italian Sausage

These zucchini pizza bites deliver all the fun of pizza in a vegetable-forward, low-carb format. Savory sausage, marinara, and gooey cheese make them a playful choice for snacks, appetizers, or an easy meal.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Bites with Italian Sausage

BBQ Chicken & Zucchini Dinner

Zucchini halves stuffed with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and chopped herbs, arranged on parchment paper with a bowl of sliced jalapeños on the side. — BBQ Zuccchini Boats. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

Use bottled BBQ sauce and rotisserie chicken to turn an abundance of zucchini into a satisfying meal in about 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Chicken in Zucchini Boats

One-Pan Parmesan Chicken and Garlicky Zucchini

This skillet dinner pairs crisp Parmesan-coated chicken with tender zucchini in one convenient pan. Garlicky flavors and a family-friendly combination make it an easy choice for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: One-Pan Parmesan Chicken and Garlicky Zucchini

Flavorful Mexican Calabacitas with Poblano and Corn

A bowl of yellow rice topped with ground meat, sliced olives, avocado, and cilantro sits near tortilla chips, jalapeño, and various sides. — Flavorful Mexican Calabacitas with Poblano and Corn. Photo credit: Cinnamon Snail.

Mexican calabacitas bring together zucchini, smoky poblano peppers, and sweet corn in a vibrant skillet dish. The result is a nourishing, flavorful meal that comes together quickly and makes excellent use of summer produce.
Get the Recipe: Flavorful Mexican Calabacitas with Poblano and Corn

Juicy Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs

Five cooked meatballs garnished with herbs are served on a white plate, with a portion of white rice in the background. — Juicy Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

These turkey zucchini meatballs are tender, flavorful, and an easy way to work extra vegetables into dinner. They are especially useful for meal prep and can turn an everyday meal into something wholesome and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Juicy Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Zucchini Omelet

An omelette garnished with chopped parsley is served on a round plate with a fork and knife on the side. — High-Protein Cottage Cheese Zucchini Omelet. Photo credit: The Family Food Kitchen.

This fluffy omelet makes zucchini part of a quick, protein-rich breakfast with cottage cheese and cheddar. It comes together in roughly 10 minutes, making it a practical choice for busy mornings.
Get the Recipe: High-Protein Cottage Cheese Zucchini Omelet

Our Family's Best Quick Zucchini and Corn Taco

A taco on a plate topped with grilled corn, cabbage, cilantro, cheese, and sauce—one of our favorite comfort food corn recipes—served with small bowls of cilantro and cabbage on the side. — Quick Zucchini and Corn Tacos with Chipotle Sauce. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

These vegetable-packed tacos combine tender zucchini and sweet corn with a smoky chipotle sauce. They are a flavorful weeknight dinner that makes fresh summer produce feel anything but boring.
Get the Recipe: Quick Zucchini and Corn Tacos with Chipotle Sauce

Quick Shrimp and Zucchini Scampi

This lighter take on shrimp scampi swaps traditional pasta for zucchini noodles while keeping the beloved garlic-and-butter character. It is a speedy low-carb dinner that's especially handy when you need a meal in under 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Quick Shrimp and Zucchini Scampi

Creamy Spicy Zucchini Kofta Curry

Three vegetable kofta balls in a creamy orange curry sauce, garnished with a drizzle of cream and herbs, served in a metal bowl. — Creamy Spicy Zucchini Kofta Curry. Photo credit: Magical Ingredients.

This zucchini kofta curry transforms summer squash into tender dumplings surrounded by a rich, creamy, spicy sauce. It makes a flavorful vegetarian-style side or a satisfying partner for flatbreads and rice.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Spicy Zucchini Kofta Curry

Smoky Creamy Roasted Zucchini Dip

A hand dips a cucumber slice into a bowl of creamy dip garnished with olives, herbs, and spices. — Smoky Creamy Roasted Zucchini Dip. Photo credit: Cookin' Up Life.

Roasting gives this zucchini dip a deep smoky character while keeping its texture smooth and creamy. It is a crowd-friendly appetizer for summer gatherings, especially when served alongside plenty of dippers.
Get the Recipe: Smoky Creamy Roasted Zucchini Dip

Crispy Vegan Zucchini Latkes

These zucchini latkes offer a fresh twist on the classic crispy vegetable pancake, with golden edges and a tender center. Their vegan, gluten-free, and egg-free profile makes them a versatile option for a variety of gatherings and diets.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Vegan Zucchini Latkes

Savory Vegan Zucchini Muffins

These savory zucchini muffins are an easy way to turn fresh squash into a portable breakfast, snack, or light lunch. Their tender texture and cheesy flavor make them a welcome change from sweet muffins.
Get the Recipe: Savory Vegan Zucchini Muffins

Creamy Zucchini, Mushroom, and Leek Pasta

This comforting pasta combines zucchini, mushrooms, and leeks in a light creamy sauce with fresh lemon and Parmesan. It is a flavorful way to use several garden vegetables while still delivering the satisfaction of a cozy pasta dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Zucchini, Mushroom, and Leek Pasta

Creamy Roasted Zucchini Hummus

This zucchini hummus gives the classic dip a summery vegetable makeover with roasted zucchini, tahini, and aromatic garlic. It is a creamy, dairy-free snack or appetizer that works beautifully with fresh vegetables, crackers, or warm bread.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Roasted Zucchini Hummus

Crisp No-Cook Zucchini Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing

This refreshing salad uses raw zucchini noodles, crunchy carrots, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a colorful summer side. A simple lemon-garlic dressing keeps it bright and light, making it ideal for hot days when you do not want to cook.
Get the Recipe: Crisp No-Cook Zucchini Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing

Fresh Zucchini Pasta Salad with Balsamic

This zucchini pasta salad puts a summery spin on Caprese with spiralized squash, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic flavor. It is quick to assemble and makes a refreshing side for almost any meal.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Zucchini Pasta Salad with Balsamic

Smoky Grilled Zucchini Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella

This grilled pizza brings together smoky charred zucchini ribbons, creamy mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil on a beautifully blistered crust. Cooking it directly on the grill gives the pizza an irresistible outdoor-cooked character without needing an oven.
Get the Recipe: Smoky Grilled Zucchini Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella