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    Zucchini Recipes

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    The very best collection of zucchini recipes pin with text overlay.

    These are the best zucchini recipes to spotlight just how versatile and delicious a vegetable zucchini can be in your dinners & more! This underrated veggie can be used in a wide variety of ways! Zucchini can be a healthy alternative to pasta, sautéed, baked, and even used in desserts!

    The Best Zucchini Recipes

    Zucchini can soak up flavorful sauces or it can hide inside a dessert! This healthy and nutritious vegetable is a great addition to many meals and dishes.

    I’ve put together this list of my absolute favorite zucchini recipes for you to try out! These recipes cover a vast variety of flavors, so find one that sounds perfect for you and your family!

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    • The Best Zucchini Recipes
    • 1. Air Fryer Zucchini
    • 2. Zucchini Squash Casserole
    • 3. Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
    • 4. Hibachi Zucchini
    • 5. Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash
    • 6. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
    • 7. Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries
    • 8. Albondigas Soup
    • 9. Creamy Turkey Pasta Primavera
    • 10. Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken
    • 11. Caldo de Pollo Mexicano
    • 12. Panda Express Mushroom Chicken
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    1. Air Fryer Zucchini

    This air fryer zucchini is a great veggie side dish that can balance out any hearty main course. This recipe lets the natural flavor of the zucchini shine with a little bit of extra flavor from the Parmesan cheese!

    This incredibly easy dish can be cooked in the air fryer while you get the rest of your meal prepared. It is an effortless, nutritious dish that can complement just about any meal!

    Air Fryer Zucchini
    Easy air fryer zucchini is a flavorful quick side dish that anyone can make in just minutes for a versatile side that pairs with any main! The air fryer makes the zucchini perfectly tender and brings out its delicious natural flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    Air fryer zucchini on white plate.

    2. Zucchini Squash Casserole

    There is something about warm, cheesy casseroles that just scream comfort! This creamy casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables!

    This side dish would be delicious next to a great chicken dish like my instant pot chicken thighs! The Panko breadcrumbs add a great texture to this smooth and tender dish.

    Zucchini Squash Casserole
    This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead of the baked zucchini squash casserole in cast iron skillet.

    3. Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

    These incredibly easy pumpkin zucchini muffins are the best way to start your day! They are fluffy, moist, and full of flavor!

    If you’re a pumpkin-spice fanatic like I am, you will want to eat these muffins all year long! Go ahead and make a big batch all at once so you can freeze the extras and thaw them out when you want them!

    Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
    The most amazingly tasty, super moist Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins are loaded with great flavor from pumpkin puree, freshly grated zucchini, and pumpkin spice! These delicious breakfast muffins are quick and super easy to make, plus a fantastic start to any day!
    Check out this recipe
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    4. Hibachi Zucchini

    My hibachi zucchini and onions are a tasty way to add a Japanese twist to your ordinary vegetable side dish. The zucchini soaks up all the flavors from the teriyaki and soy sauce, making it completely mouthwatering!

    The zucchini pieces are tender and delicious! You can even add in your favorite stir-ins to make a dish that your family and friends will love!

    Hibachi Zucchini
    These fabulous Japanese steakhouse style Hibachi Zucchini and Onions are super easy to make at home! The sliced zucchini and onions are pan fried then flavored with teriyaki, soy sauce and some red pepper flakes for the perfect hibachi dinner side dish!
    Check out this recipe
    Japanese steakhouse style hibachi zucchini and onions in a white bowl

    5. Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

    The zucchini and yellow squash in this recipe is topped with garlic and Parmesan cheese to make a dish that even picky eaters will love! Sautéing the zucchini and yellow squash makes them extra flavorful and tender!

     This is a great last-minute meal idea! You will have this fantastic side dish on the table and ready to eat in only 10 minutes!

    Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash
    Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash with garlic and Parmesan cheese is one of the absolute easiest ways ever to enjoy your abundant crop of summer squash! These are two of my favorite veggies, and they are absolutely delicious when pan-fried with garlic and then tossed in Parmesan! Your entire family will enjoy this healthy, easy side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of sauteed zucchini and yellow squash.

    6. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

    These irresistible zucchini rounds can be as crispy as you like! I love to grab some ranch and eat them like chips.

    This dish is also incredibly easy to make! Just slice your zucchini, add your Parmesan and seasoning, and let the oven do the rest!

    Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
    These Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are super quick and incredibly easy to make! They're wonderfully tasty and a healthy option as a snack or vegetable side dish! Serve with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for the perfect game day appetizer, too!
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    These super easy oven baked parmesan zucchini rounds are a delicious and healthy snack or side to enjoy at any time!

    7. Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

    You won’t even miss the potatoes after tasting these crispy zucchini fries! The crispy outside and Parmesan cheese make these completely irresistible!

    This is a great healthier alternative to a deep-fried snack. Just grab your favorite dipping sauce and you’re ready to eat!

    Baked Zucchini Fries
    My baked zucchini fries are rolled in seasoned bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and then baked to delightfully tasty perfection! Soft and crispy, this is a winning combination with the tender zucchini inside the crunchy coating. Pair these with a pesto dipping sauce or ranch dressing for a fantastic flavor combination!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of zucchini fries.

    8. Albondigas Soup

    This hearty Mexican meatball soup is incredibly tasty! It has a rich tomato and beef broth as well as lots of veggies including, you guessed it, zucchini!

    This is a great soup to serve to the family at dinner time, but it's also perfect for cold evenings or any time you are feeling under the weather. It's warm and comforting, just like soup should be!

    Albondigas Soup
    This Albóndigas soup (or Mexican meatball soup) is an incredibly rich, hearty, and delicious dinner your family will love! It is ridiculously tasty, loaded with a rich tomato and beef broth, plenty of my delicious albóndigas, and tons of colorful vegetables! In fact, it is perfect for a chilly night – or really any night!
    Check out this recipe
    Albondigas soup with carrot, onion, potato, and zucchini.

    9. Creamy Turkey Pasta Primavera

    Turkey pasta primavera is an excellent way to use up any leftover turkey you have hanging around (especially after Thanksgiving). This creamy pasta dish also features a number of different vegetables, zucchini included.

    Top your pasta with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and everyone might enjoy the holiday turkey even more the second time around!

    Creamy Turkey Pasta Primavera
    Creamy turkey pasta primavera combines tender pieces of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, a bright variety of vegetables, and light sauce! The flavors are out of this world in this tasty, incredibly easy-to-make family dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    Leftover turkey pasta primavera garnished with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and purple basil.

    10. Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

    This super easy Panda Express copy cat features tender wok-fried chicken and a mixture of stir-fried vegetables. If you are a fan of Panda Express, you will love this dish!

    The ginger garlic sauce ties it all together for a super simple Asian-inspired recipe the whole family will enjoy.

    Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken
    My super easy Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is a tasty dinner of wok fried, marinated chicken and stir fried vegetables. The tender zucchini and red bell peppers are tossed with peanuts, peppers, and a delicious ginger garlic sauce for this fan favorite entree! You will love this super fresh meal with all the flavors you know and expect from Panda Express!
    Check out this recipe
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    11. Caldo de Pollo Mexicano

    Move over chicken noodle, caldo de pollo Mexicano is here and it is incredibly delicious! This Mexican chicken soup is warm and savory with shredded chicken and lots of veggies.

    There are 2 whole zucchinis sliced up in this soup! So if you have a couple on hand you need to get rid of, I couldn't think of a better way!

    Caldo de Pollo Mexicano
    Tasty Caldo De Pollo Mexicano (Mexican Chicken Soup) is a flavorful comfort food chicken soup with chicken, vegetables, peppers and cilantro! Add avocado and lime when serving for an absolutely delicious version of chicken soup that you will love!
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    Tasty caldo de pollo mexicano is a spicy chicken soup made with chicken, vegetables, peppers and cilantro!

    12. Panda Express Mushroom Chicken

    If you want your zucchini front and center, this no-fuss Panda Express mushroom chicken dupe is the way to do it. There are equal amounts of tender chunks of wok-fried chicken, mushrooms, and zucchini all covered in an incredible garlic soy sauce.

    This recipe is low carb and can quickly be thrown together on busy weeknights!

    Panda Express Mushroom Chicken {Copycat Recipe}
    This Panda Express Mushroom Chicken is definitely one of the lighter-fare options available at the popular Chinese-American fast food restaurant. The tender, bite sized chunks of chicken are wok fried with zucchini and mushrooms in a ginger and garlic soy sauce to make this tasty entree! It's a wonderfully flavorful dinner, and a quick meal to get on the table for the nights when your family is busy too!
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    We hope you've discovered some fun new ways to cook or bake with zucchini! Tell us about your favorite zucchini recipes in the comments below!

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    Best Zucchini Recipes: Panda Express Mixed Vegetables (+More Great Dishes To Make!)

    These are the best zucchini recipes to spotlight just how versatile and delicious a vegetable zucchini can be in your dinners & more! This underrated veggie can be used in a wide variety of ways! Zucchini can be a healthy alternative to pasta, sautéed, baked, and even used in desserts!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 42kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 8 minutes
    Total Time 13 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups chicken broth (or use bouillon, which is my preferred method)
    • 2 cups broccoli florets
    • 1 medium zucchini (sliced in half lengthwise, then cut into half moon slices between ¼ - ½ inch thick)
    • 1 large carrot (peeled and cut into ½ inch slices)
    • ½ lb string beans (washed and trimmed - about 1 ½ cups)
    • ¼ medium cabbage (washed and trimmed of outer leaves - cut into roughly 2 inch chunks - about 2 cups)
    • each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • soy sauce (optional, to taste)

    Instructions

    Steamed Vegetables Method

    • Bring a large pot (that fits your steamer basket) with the steamer basket in place and the chicken broth or water with bouillon to a low boil over medium high heat.
    • Add prepared vegetables, cover and reduce heat. Steam the vegetables for 5 minutes.
    • Remove the steamer basket and serve immediately. Season to taste and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

    Wok Fried Vegetables Method

    • Heat a large stock pot with water and bring to a low boil over medium high heat. Add prepared vegetables and boil for 1 minute.
    • Use a strainer and transfer the boiled vegetables to a wok with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil that has been heated over high heat (you can add some minced garlic and ginger, if desired). Wok briefly, season with soy sauce, salt and pepper.
    • Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with optional sesame seeds, if desired.

    Notes

    *The wok fried mixed vegetables method was shared with me by a PE chef. It works for them exceptionally well because the wok fried veggies are transferred to and kept warm in a steamer tray.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal (2%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 30mg (1%) | Potassium: 364mg (10%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 2557IU (51%) | Vitamin C: 52mg (63%) | Calcium: 53mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
    Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
    copycat, mixed veggies, Panda Express Mixed Vegetables, steamed vegetables, vegetable side dish
    Course Side Dish, vegetable side dish
    Cuisine American, Chinese

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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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