10 sweet and savory zucchini recipe ideas to help you use up your garden harvest.
Zucchini is one of those magical ingredients that works just as well in sweet treats as it does in hearty dinners. If your garden is producing more than you know what to do with, you’re in the right place.
You’ll find moist cakes, cozy casseroles, and fresh veggie-packed meals that the whole family will enjoy. Let’s put that garden bounty to work!
1. Zucchini Brownies
Zucchini Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with cream cheese frosting. You’d never guess they’re hiding a veggie inside.
2. Lemon Chicken Pasta
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a light and creamy meal where zucchini blends right in. Freshly grated parmesan makes it extra special.
3. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are soft and lightly sweet. A favorite in lunchboxes and they freeze beautifully!
4. Lemon Zucchini Bread
Lemon Zucchini Bread is bright, moist, and perfect for summer. It freezes well and tastes even better the next day.
5. Garden Vegetable Pie
Garden Vegetable Pie is a savory, comforting dish packed with zucchini and summer veggies. Use my Perfect Pie Crust for the best flaky base.
6. Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Bread is a tried-and-true family recipe that’s been passed down for good reason. It’s tender, lightly sweet, and easy to double for freezing or sharing. This is one of those comforting recipes you’ll make every summer.
7. Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Drunken Noodles is a fast, flavor-packed stir fry with wide rice noodles, savory sauce, and lots of veggies. Add sliced zucchini to the mix for a perfect way to stretch summer produce into a satisfying weeknight meal.
8. BBQ Chicken Bowls
This BBQ Chicken Bowl recipe is a complete meal with rice, beans, grilled chicken, grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and corn. It's a fresh way to use up your garden veggies.
9. Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is moist, tender, and topped with the dreamiest layer of cream cheese frosting.
10. Veggie Enchiladas
Veggie Enchiladas are a perfect recipe for tucking in extra shredded veggies like zucchini without anyone noticing. A great meatless dinner that freezes well, too.
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