100+ Delicious Zucchini Recipes

Does it seem like you have zucchini coming out your ears? If you have that wonderful ‘problem,’ here are 101 delicious zucchini recipes that are all gluten-free!

Missing out.

I don’t know about you, but diet and lifestyle changes have a way of introducing you to new and delicious foods. Foods that you might have thought you didn’t like. For me, one of those foods was zucchini.

Before switching to a real food, gluten free diet 6 years ago, I don’t think I’d ever tried zucchini, and I was sure I wouldn’t like it! But after a friend offered me some of her garden-fresh zucchini, I was hooked. It was so refreshing and sweet!

I had been missing out on so much! Not only is zucchini delicious, it’s full of vitamins A & C, antioxidants, beta-carotin, and potassium. It’s very versatile, too. You can eat it raw, steamed, baked, boiled, in breads, as pasta, and more!

All the zucchini things!

Now I can’t get enough of all the zucchini recipes! If you’re like me, and enjoy finding new ways to use zucchini, or you just have too much in your garden and need to use it up, I’ve rounded up over 100 delicious zucchini recipes. And they’re all gluten-free and refined-sugar free!

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and even snacks! These recipes are beautiful, creative ways to get all that nutritious zucchini goodness into your diet. 

So grab your zucchini and enjoy…

Breakfast

Thought zucchini was only a side dish to go with your dinner? Think again! There are some delicious ways to serve up zucchini for breakfast!

Agapanthus and Crustless Zucchini-Gruyère Tartlets from Cooking on the Weekends

Cheesy Courgette Frittata Muffins from Emma Eats & Explores

Chocolate Zucchini Overnight Oats from Nourish Everyday (pictured)

Chocolate Zucchini Pancakes with Blueberries from Strength & Sunshine

Cinnamon Raisin Zucchini Muffins from Raising Generation Nourished

Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread from Small Footprint Family

Crustless Zucchini Radish Quiche from Low Carb Yum

Grain-Free Zucchini Bread from Nourish Everyday

Green Shakshuka from Coffee & Crayons

Overnight Smoky Zucchini Breakfast Casserole from Homemade Food Junkie

Pakora (Crispy Zucchini Fritters) from Fusion Craftiness

Paleo Zucchini Apple Muffins from This Is So Good

Paleo Zucchini Fritters from Happy Mothering

Savory Zucchini Tart from Homemade Food Junkie

Smoky Chipotle Bacon Zucchini Cake Recipe from Cooking on the Weekends

The Best & Healthiest Zucchini Muffins from Taste Abounds

Zucchini Apple Bread or Muffins from Allergy Free Alaska

Zucchini Bread Waffles from Jessi’s Kitchen (pictured)

Zucchini & Feta Fritters from Just A Little Bit of Bacon

Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Ricotta from The Organic Kitchen (use the gluten-free option)

Zucchini Kuku (Persian Frittata) from The Delicious Crescent 

Zucchini Lemon Waffles from Recipes to Nourish

Entres

More than just zoodles, zucchini can be used in so many delicious ways! Check out these amazing entree recipes that will delight your tastebuds and fill your belly!

Baked Stuffed Zucchini Flowers from Compass & Fork

Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini from Texas Granola Girl

Classic French Ratatouille from Bacon Is Magic

Cream of Zucchini Soup from Raising Generation Nourished

Dairy-Free Zucchini Soup with Hard Boiled Eggs from Maria Ushakova

Dijon Tilapia With Peach Zucchini Salsa from Strength & Sunshine

Easy Paleo Shrimp Remoulade Stuffed Zucchini Boats from Whitty Paleo

Grain-Free Meatballs with Tomato & Zucchini Sauce from Yummy Inspirations

Hasselback Zucchini Pepperoni Pizza from Peace, Love & Low Carb

Healthy Corn & Zucchini Chowder from Coffee & Crayons

Healthy Tuna Poke Bowl from Beyond Mere Sustenance

Lentil Quinoa Meatball Bolognese & Zucchini Noodles from Strength & Sunshine

Low Carb Bolognese Stuffed Zucchini Boats from Keto Kitchen

Low Carb Cheddar Cheese & Zucchini Muffins from Keto Kitchen

One Pot Ratatouille Rice from Yep, It’s Vegan

Paleo Pho from The Things We’ll Make

Pea Zucchini Mint Soup from Rhian’s Recipes

Ratatouille from Happy Kitchen. Rocks

Roasted Ratatouille from Veggies Save the Day

Super Cheese Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna Alfredo from Fearless Dining

Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Ravioli from Avocado Pesto (pictured)

Vegan Skillet Zucchini Parmesan from Kitchen of Youth

Vegan Zucchini Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta and Walnut Sauce from Create Mindfully

Vegetable Tempura Nests from What A Girl Eats

Zucchini Chickpea Stew from Veggies Save the Day

Zucchini Gratin from Wholesome Yum

Zucchini Noodle Crusted Pizza Pie with 3 Cheeses from The Dinner Mom

Zucchini Pizza Bites from Wholesome Yum

Zucchini Ribbons Romesco from The Kitchen Prep (pictured)

Zucchini Ricotta Meatballs from Fearless Dining (pictured)

Zucchini Ricotta Torta with Mixed Greens from The Organic Kitchen (use the gluten-free option)

Pasta

One of my favorite things to do with zucchini is stick it in my handy spiralizer! If you’re looking for ways to ‘zoodle’ up that zucchini, I’ve got you covered with these delicious zucchini “pasta” dishes.

10 Minute Paleo Smoked Salmon Courgette Carbonara from Whitty Paleo

Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles from Yep, It’s Vegan

Cold Peanut Zucchini Noodles from Abra’s Kitchen (pictured)

Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Pasta from Taste Abounds

Lobster Scampi with Zucchini Noodles from Le Petit Eats

Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta from Peace Love & Low Carb

One Pan Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes from Yummy Mummy Kitchen

Paleo Jambalaya with Zoodles from A Sprinkling of Cayenne

Red Bean Lentil Zucchini Spaghetti from Vegan with Curves (pictured)

Speedy Zucchini Bacon Alfredo from My Montana Kitchen

Spicy Chicken Stroganoff with Broiled Zoodles from A Sprinkling of Cayenne

Spiralized Zucchini Noodles & Lemon Caper Butter from Umami Girl

Spiralized Zucchini Noodles & Turkey Meat Sauce from Umami Girl

Summer Squash Zoodles with Chicken Sausage Alfredo from Raia’s Recipes (pictured)

Summer Veggie Zoodles with Red Pepper Lemon Vinaigrette from My Gluten-Free Miami

Szechuan Zoodles from Kitchen of Youth

Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pesto Zoodles from Personally Paleo

Vegan Zucchini Pasta Alfredo from VNutrition 

Zoodles with Raw Tomato Basil Sauce from Kitchen of Youth

Zucchini Artichoke Mushroom Lasagna from Green Scheme

Zucchini Noodle Alfredo from The Dinner Mom

Zucchini Noodle Curry Coconut Soup with Grilled Tofu from Girl Heart Food

Zucchini Noodles with Healthy Alfredo Sauce from Wholesome Yum

Zucchini Noodles with Kale, Onion & Goat Cheese from The Kitchen Prep

Zucchini Pasta 2 Ways from Taste Abounds

Zucchini Pasta from Yummy Inspirations

Zucchini Pasta Carbonara from Mommypotamus (pictured)

Sides

Go with these creative recipes to serve up some zucchini on the side of your main dish, or even eat it as a snack! 

Angel Hair Zucchini Salad from Green Scheme

Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Chips from Happy Mothering

Courgette, Pea & Feta Summer Salad from Emma Eats & Explores

Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries from Wholesome Yum

Easy Fried Zucchini & Squash from Wholesome Yum

Garlic & Herb Zucchini Chips from This Is So Good

Garlic Zucchini Fries from Recipes to Nourish

Grilled Zucchini with Mint, Lemon, and Feta from Erica Julson

Herbed Roasted Cauliflower Rice with Coriander and Grilled Zucchini from The Spice Train (pictured)

Low-Carb Zucchini Fries from Low Carb Yum

Italian Style Sauteed Onion and Zucchini Rounds from She Loves Biscotti

Marinated Zucchini & Summer Squash from Caroline’s Cooking

Paleo Tabbouleh with Zucchini Rice from Forest & Fauna

Parmesan Baked Zucchini Spears from Raising Generation Nourished

Rainbow Noodle Salad from Lauren Caris Cooks

Raw Vegan Pesto with Zucchini from Small Footprint Family

Raw Zucchini Hummus from The Things We’ll Make

Scalloped Zucchini & Crookneck Squash from Raia’s Recipes

Tomato, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash Gratin from Erica Julson

Thai Style Zucchini Noodle Salad with Edamame Beans from Lauren Caris Cooks

Vegan Zucchini Rolls with Herbed Cashew Ricotta, Mint & Avocado from Avocado Pesto (pictured)

Vegetable Kugel from Kitchen of Youth

Warm Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Zucchini from Texas Granola Girl

Zucchini Mushroom Salad from Mama Likes to Cook

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Bacon & Tomatoes from Wholesome Yum (pictured)

Zucchini Ribbon Salad from What A Girl Eats

Zucchini Salad with Mango Ginger Dressing from Suntemple Food

Dessert

Want a healthy dessert to sneak your zucchini into? These delicious treats are just what you need!

Buttermilk Carob Zucchini Cake from Raia’s Recipes

Carob Zucchini Milkshake from Raia’s Recipes (pictured)

Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Bread from Bakerita

Chocolate Zucchini Brownies from Texanerin

Chocolate Zucchini Cake from Jessi’s Kitchen (pictured)

Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread from Allergy Free Alaska

Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Paleo Chocolate Frosting from Bakerita (pictured)

Summer Squash Chocolate Sheet Cake from Raia’s Recipes

Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from Recipes to Nourish

See something you liked? Try it out! And if there’s a zucchini recipe you love that I’m missing, I’d love to try it out!

Don’t forget to pin these delicious zucchini recipes for later!

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