Zucchini

The zucchini, also known as the courgette, is a summer squash that is usually green in color. The zucchini is a member of the cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins, watermelons, and squash. The zucchini was first cultivated in Italy, and the word "zucchini" comes from the Italian word for "small squash."

The zucchini has been a part of Italian cuisine for centuries, and it is now a popular ingredient in many different types of recipes. One of the most popular ways to prepare zucchini is to slice it into thin strips and fry it. This dish is known as "zucchini alla parmigiana."

Other popular zucchini recipes include zucchini bread, zucchini cake, and zucchini soup. Zucchini can also be grilled, roasted, or baked.

Advice

noodles

Making zucchini noodles is a great way to get in some extra veggies and make a healthy meal. My advice for making zucchini noodles is to use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to create the noodles. This will make sure that you have the perfect thickness for the noodles. You can also use a vegetable peeler to create wider ribbon-like noodles. Once you have your noodles, lightly sauté them in a pan with a bit of oil and seasonings of your choice. Be careful not to overcook them as they can become mushy and lose their texture. Enjoy your delicious zucchini noodles!

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Recipes

 

Zucchini Parmesan

5/5 - 2970 votes

• TOMATO SAUCE
• salt
• basil
• olive oil
• onion
• sugar
• basil
• tomato
• garlic
• ZUCCHINI PARMESAN
• salt
• red pepper flake
• zucchini
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese

 

Classic Zucchini Bread

5/5 - 1316 votes

• butter
• nutmeg
• sugar
• light brown sugar
• canola oil
• zucchini
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• salt
• all purpose flour
• turbinado sugar
• egg

 

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar and Zucchini Soup

4.13/5 - 804 votes

• milk
• carrot
• onion
• cayenne pepper
• nutmeg
• olive oil
• thyme
• bay leaf
• zucchini
• cheddar cheese
• veggie
• butter
• broccoli
• salt

 

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Pasta and Zucchini Salad

4/5 - 1653 votes

• salt
• lemon zest
• caper
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• parsley
• basil
• sunflower oil
• zucchini
• edamame
• mozzarella cheese
• penne pasta

 

Zucchini Bread with Oats

3.6/5 - 790 votes

• non vegetable oil spray
• vegetable oil
• walnut
• vanilla extract
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• salt
• sugar
• fashioned rolled oat
• light brown sugar
• baking powder
• nutmeg
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• zucchini

 

Eggplant and Zucchini Pasta With Feta and Dill

4/5 - 1436 votes

• salt
• eggplant
• zucchini
• mezze rigatoni
• dill
• olive oil
• feta

 

The Best Zucchini Bread

4.94/5 - 679 votes

• cinnamon
• vanilla
• salt
• sugar
• walnut
• all purpose flour
• zucchini
• baking soda
• egg
• vegetable oil

 

Seared Zucchini With Crispy Parmesan and Black Pepper

4/5 - 1398 votes

• salt
• salt
• summer squash
• basil
• grana padano cheese
• black pepper
• olive oil
• butter

 

Caramelized Zucchini Pasta

4/5 - 1392 votes

• salt
• ridged
• lemon juice
• basil
• parmesan cheese
• zucchini
• olive oil
• butter
• garlic

 

Marinated Zucchini With Farro, Chickpeas and Parmesan

5/5 - 520 votes

• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• farro
• summer squash
• lemon juice
• salt
• chickpea
• garlic
• arugula
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil

 

Zucchini Pasta

4/5 - 1146 votes

• parmesan cheese
• salt
• onion
• pasta
• olive oil
• tomato
• thyme
• zucchini

 

Roasted Zucchini With Garlicky Bread Crumbs and Mozzarella

4/5 - 1118 votes

• black pepper
• olive oil
• salt
• lemon
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• panko bread crumb
• herbes de provence
• red pepper flake
• basil
• green olife
• mozzarella cheese
• anchovy
• zucchini

 

Zucchini Carpaccio

5/5 - 467 votes

• lemon juice
• salt
• honey
• pine nut
• garlic
• zucchini
• olive oil

 

Puréed Zucchini Soup With Curry

5/5 - 462 votes

• FOR GARNISH
• garlic crouton
• zucchini
• chive

 

Zucchini Bread

5/5 - 380 votes

• nut
• oil
• baking soda
• ginger
• nutmeg
• clove
• baking powder
• salt
• zucchini
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• cinnamon
• vanilla
• egg

 

Pan-Seared Zucchini

4/5 - 862 votes

• salt
• salt
• lemon zest
• red pepper flake
• grapeseed
• rosemary
• garlic
• butter
• zucchini

 

Zucchini Salad With Pecorino, Basil and Almonds

4/5 - 771 votes

• salt
• lemon zest
• garlic
• shallot
• almond
• pecorino romano cheese
• parsley
• basil
• caper
• olive oil
• summer squash

 

Fried Zucchini

5/5 - 278 votes

• black pepper
• oil
• salt
• all purpose flour
• parsley
• lemon
• bread crumb
• egg
• zucchini

 

Healthy MiniCarrot Zucchini Muffins

4.8/5 - 108 votes

• zucchini
• white wheat flour
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• egg
• carrot
• maple syrup
• raisin
• cinnamon
• salt
• butter

 

Creamy Lemon Zucchini Pasta

4.6/5 - 146 votes

• black pepper
• shallot
• lemon
• spaghetti
• heavy cream
• basil
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flake
• salt
• summer squash
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Zucchini Fritters

3.9/5 - 197 votes

• red pepper flakest
• black pepper
• cornstarch
• soy sauce
• zucchini
• sugar
• egg
• salt
• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• chive
• rice vinegar

 

Oven-Fried Zucchini

4.5/5 - 118 votes

• egg
• parmesan cheese
• panko
• basil
• salt
• olive oil
• zucchini

 

Stewed Zucchini With Tomatoes and Garlic

4.5/5 - 112 votes

• tomato
• tomato sauce
• celery
• onion
• sugar
• bell pepper
• black pepper
• garlic
• salt
• zucchini

 

Tomato and Zucchini Casserole With Crisp Cheddar Topping

4/5 - 451 votes

• olive oil
• zucchini
• salt
• ricotta cheese
• oregano
• all purpose flour
• basil
• black olife
• rolled oat
• cheddar cheese
• cayenne pepper
• garlic
• tomato
• lemon zest
• butter

 

Lemon Zucchini Bread

4.87/5 - 212 votes

• zucchini
• powdered sugar
• all purpose flour
• oil
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• egg
• sugar
• lemon juice
• lemon zest

 

Grilled Zucchini Ribbons

4/5 - 377 votes

• salt
• vegetable oil
• lemon zest
• garlic
• barbecue rub
• zucchini
• butter

 

Zucchini Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto and Burrata

4.83/5 - 89 votes

• basil
• pecorino cheese
• thyme
• lemon zest
• egg
• zucchini
• prosciutto
• parmesan cheese
• spaghetti
• garlic
• burrata
• chili flake
• salt
• olive oil

 

Zucchini Muffins With Cinnamon Crunch Topping

4/5 - 335 votes

• wheat flour
• cinnamon
• lemon juice
• salt
• all purpose flour
• applesauce
• turbinado sugar
• honey
• butter
• vanilla extract
• egg
• zucchini
• baking powder
• sugar

 

Fried Zucchini With Pecorino and Hot Pepper

5/5 - 104 votes

• red pepper flake
• pecorino cheese
• salt
• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• egg
• garlic
• parsley
• lemon zest
• milk
• cayenne pepper
• zucchini

 

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

5/5 - 172 votes

• vegetable oil
• vanilla extract
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• salt
• cocoa
• baking powder
• sugar
• zucchini
• all purpose flour
• egg

 

3 Cheese Zucchini "Ravioli" with Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce

4.18/5 - 157 votes

• cherry tomato
• ricotta cheese
• feta
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flake
• balsamic vinegar
• basil
• olive oil
• tomato
• summer squash
• garlic
• thyme
• salt
• basil

 

Parmesan Zucchini

5/5 - 149 votes

• seasoning salt
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• zucchini

 

Beautiful Zucchini Carbonara

4.8/5 - 57 votes

• thyme
• olive oil
• zucchini flower
• salt
• salt
• penne pasta
• heavy cream
• pancetta
• parmesan cheese
• range
• yellow zucchini

 

Vegan Zucchini Bread

4/5 - 252 votes

• nonstick spray
• light brown sugar
• lemon juice
• turbinado sugar
• baking powder
• cinnamon
• vegetable
• baking soda
• all purpose flour
• zucchini
• oat milk
• salt

 

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

5/5 - 82 votes

• semi sweet chocolate chip
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• salt
• almond milk
• nutmeg
• cocoa powder
• all purpose flour
• coconut oil
• zucchini
• vanilla extract
• maple syrup
• egg
• wheat flour

 

Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

4.8/5 - 54 votes

• salt
• ground chicken
• olive oil
• italian seasoning
• marinara
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• zucchini

 

Marinated Zucchini with Hazelnuts and Ricotta

4.9/5 - 55 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• bread
• mint
• garlic
• salt
• ricotta cheese
• red pepper flake
• lemon
• hazelnut
• white wine vinegar
• summer squash
• sugar
• olive oil

 

Zucchini Cakes

4/5 - 186 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• egg
• onion
• ricotta cheese
• dill
• black pepper
• paprika
• zucchini
• wheat flour

 

Zucchini Bread

4/5 - 84 votes

• walnut
• vegetable oil
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• nutmeg
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• zucchini
• egg
• cinnamon

 

Zucchini With Ricotta-Basil Mousse

4/5 - 170 votes

• cooking spray
• parsley
• ricotta cheese
• basil
• lemon juice
• parsley
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• salt
• water
• zucchini

 

Zucchini Blossoms With Burrata and Tapenade

4/5 - 168 votes

• salt
• black olife
• rosemary
• lemon zest
• garlic
• mozzarella cheese
• squash blossom
• olive oil
• anchovy

 

Brown Sugar-Zucchini Bread

4.2/5 - 41 votes

• turbinado sugar
• rolled oat
• baking soda
• salt
• cinnamon
• light
• baking powder
• ginger
• zucchini
• all purpose flour
• vanilla extract
• egg
• vegetable oil
• sugar

 

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

4.99/5 - 52 votes

• butter
• sugar
• salt
• cocoa powder
• all purpose flour
• baking soda
• vanilla essence
• egg
• zucchini
• dark chocolate

 

Best Zucchini Bread

5/5 - 50 votes

• almond flour
• sugar
• baking soda
• salt
• almond milk
• chocolate chip
• olive oil
• all purpose flour
• zucchini
• baking powder
• cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• egg

 

Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats

4.97/5 - 66 votes

• mozzarella cheese
• ground beef
• garlic
• onion
• bell pepper
• pasta sauce
• pepper
• parmesan cheese
• italian seasoning
• olive oil
• zucchini

 

Moist Zucchini Bread Recipe

4.75/5 - 60 votes

• chocolate chip
• sugar
• sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• cinnamon
• butter
• oil
• sour cream
• cardamom
• all purpose flour
• zucchini
• vanilla
• egg
• brown sugar
• walnut
• nutmeg

 

Shaved Zucchini Salad with Macadamia Nuts

3.3/5 - 121 votes

• salt
• dijon mustard
• lemon zest
• honey
• soy sauce
• summer squash
• parmesan cheese
• macadamia nut
• sorrel
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• pumpkin seed

 

Skillet Yellow Squash or Zucchini With Onions and Bacon

5/5 - 24 votes

• onion
• yellow squash
• bacon
• salt
• black pepper

 

Stuffed Zucchini

5/5 - 37 votes

• bread
• egg
• cherry tomato
• garlic
• pine nut
• thyme
• lemon zest
• zucchini
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• black pepper
• pesto
• salt

 

Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole

4/5 - 55 votes

• tomato
• eggplant
• onion
• bread crumb
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• summer squash
• butter

 

Leek, Potato and Zucchini Pancakes With Baby Lettuces

4/5 - 99 votes

• black pepper
• lemon zest
• hotcake
• salad
• lemon juice
• salt
• salt
• zucchini
• honey
• garlic
• egg
• russet potato
• shallot
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• all purpose flour
• canola
• parsley
• lettuce
• leek

 

Crispy Zucchini Fritters

4.96/5 - 45 votes

• salt
• garlic
• egg
• all purpose flour
• baking powder
• parmesan cheese
• pepper
• green onion
• olive oil
• zucchini
• green onion
• sour cream

 

Baked Zucchini and Tomatoes With Cheese

4.6/5 - 27 votes

• onion
• basil
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• tomato
• olive oil
• garlic
• zucchini
• fontina cheese

 

Oil-Free and Fat-Free Fried Zucchini

4.6/5 - 26 votes

• zucchini
• braggand# liquid amino
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• pepper

 

Beef and Bulgur-Stuffed Zucchini

4.8/5 - 23 votes

• bulgur
• garlic
• olive oil
• coriander
• onion
• tomato
• tomato sauce
• ground beef
• salt
• parsley
• red pepper flake
• cumin
• currant
• pine nut
• zucchini

 

Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes

5/5 - 31 votes

• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• parsley
• zucchini
• onion
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• salt
• basil
• garlic

 

Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta with Fried Halloumi.

3.97/5 - 92 votes

• basil
• jalapeño
• garlic
• mint
• spaghetti
• an avocado
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• tahini
• pistachios sesame seed
• lemon juice
• pistachio
• zucchini
• halloumi cheese
• salt

 

Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan

5/5 - 15 votes

• garlic powder
• parmesan cheese
• pepper
• zucchini
• olive oil
• salt

 

Zucchini Recipes: Baked Zucchini

5/5 - 29 votes

• egg
• almond flour
• panko bread crumb
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• zucchini
• olive oil
• black pepper
• romesco

 

Zucchini Pancakes

4.5/5 - 26 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• butter
• zucchini
• egg
• all purpose flour
• parmesan cheese

 

Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

4.5/5 - 26 votes

• cheddar cheese
• chicken
• butter
• ranch seasoning
• frank' red hot sauce
• blue cheese
• green onion
• olive oil
• zucchini
• cream cheese

 

Carpaccio of Raw Zucchini

4.8/5 - 21 votes

• mint
• salt
• olive oil
• ricotta cheese
• leek
• lemon
• herb
• zucchini

 

Carpaccio of Raw Zucchini

4.8/5 - 21 votes

• mint
• salt
• olive oil
• ricotta cheese
• leek
• lemon
• herb
• zucchini

 

Zucchini Casserole with Parmesan

5/5 - 23 votes

• salt
• egg yolk
• parmesan cheese
• sour cream
• bread crumb
• black pepper
• chive
• butter
• zucchini

 

Corn and Zucchini Salad with Feta

3.8/5 - 51 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• basil
• parsley
• white wine vinegar
• feta
• corn
• zucchini
• zucchini blossom

 

Mushroom-stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

4.5/5 - 25 votes

• black pepper
• olive oil
• mozzarella cheese
• garlic powder
• mushroom
• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• zucchini
• shallot

 

Slow Cooker Zucchini and Tomatoes

4/5 - 43 votes

• tomato
• onion
• zucchini
• butter
• parsley
• salt
• bell pepper
• basil
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese

 

Creamy Zucchini Soup

4.92/5 - 50 votes

• milk
• water
• olive oil
• zucchini
• onion
• garlic
• vegetable
• cream
• cream
• parmesan cheese

 

Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

4.92/5 - 34 votes

• salt
• vanilla extract
• pineapple
• oil
• baking soda
• sour cream
• ginger
• nutmeg
• all purpose flour
• zucchini
• baking powder
• cinnamon
• egg
• powdered sugar
• walnut
• sugar
• light brown sugar
• butter
• cream cheese
• cinnamon sugar

 

Sautéed Zucchini

4/5 - 41 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• garlic powder
• zucchini
• olive oil

 

Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

5/5 - 21 votes

• bread crumb
• ground turkey sausage
• salt
• egg
• basil
• onion
• kalamata olife
• tomato
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• pine nut
• oregano
• olive oil
• zucchini
• garlic

 

Cheesy Zucchini Bread

5/5 - 26 votes

• white vinegar
• milk
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• zucchini
• canola oil
• baking powder
• egg
• garlic
• all purpose flour
• swiss cheese

 

Mom's Zucchini Bread

5/5 - 24 votes

• sugar
• light brown sugar
• oil
• baking soda
• salt
• baking powder
• zucchini
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• cinnamon
• egg
• nut

 

Perfectly Crisped Zucchini Fritters

4.2/5 - 29 votes

• zucchini
• egg
• salt
• all purpose flour
• vegetable oil

 

Korean Fried Zucchini (Hobak Jun)

4/5 - 37 votes

• zucchini
• all purpose flour
• vegetable
• egg
• salt

 

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

4.8/5 - 17 votes

• salt
• nonstick spray
• zucchini
• all purpose flour
• parmesan cheese
• egg
• panko breadcrumb

 

Chocolate-Zucchini Cake

4.1/5 - 20 votes

• butter
• honey
• zucchini
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• semi sweet chocolate chip
• olive oil
• baking soda
• salt
• vanilla extract
• cocoa powder
• nutmeg
• egg

 

Ginger-Cardamom Zucchini Bread

4.1/5 - 32 votes

• BREAD
• blueberry jam
• cooking spray
• lemon zest
• sugar
• salt
• all purpose flour
• baking powder
• zucchini
• cardamom
• ginger
• egg
• grapeseed oil
• vanilla extract
• STREUSEL
• cardamom
• ginger
• turmeric
• all purposeflour
• fashioned oat
• baking powder
• salt
• dark brown sugar
• butter

 

Zucchini Salad

5/5 - 22 votes

• chive
• pine nut
• zucchini
• basil
• lemon vinaigrette
• salt
• parmesan cheese

 

Grilled Zucchini

5/5 - 23 votes

• garlic
• lemon
• basil
• olive oil
• zucchini
• seasoning salt

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