20 Summer Squash and Zucchini Recipes
This roundup is your go-to guide for squash and zucchini recipes. Grab your garden grown/farmers market zucchini and squash, and enjoy any of these simple, delicious, and plant-based recipes.
Why I Love Cooking with Squash and Zucchini
For starters, both zucchini and squash are versatile. Roast them, sauté them, spiralize them, grill them, bake them into bread—the options are endless. They’re also budget-friendly and super healthy, packed with fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants.
But the real kicker? Their mild flavor pairs with just about everything. Italian herbs? Yes. Tex-Mex spices? Absolutely. Creamy cheeses? Yes, please.
Let me know if you try and enjoy any of the recipes below!
Cheesy & Healthy Zucchini Tots Recipe – Not Enough Cinnamon
Cheesy baked zucchini tots made with grated zucchini, fresh herbs, cheddar, parmesan and breadcrumbs. Can easily be made gluten free.
How To Make Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Turkey
Easy and flavorful stuffed zucchini boats made with lean ground turkey, veggies, and marinara sauce. A perfect low-carb, family-friendly dinner idea!
Summer Gratin
This gratin is filled with layers of summer vegetables!
30 Minute Cheesy Zucchini Muffins
This easy Zucchini Muffin recipe takes 30 minutes to make. It is filled with grated zucchini, cheese, and onion, making it the perfect savory muffin recipe.
Best Zucchini Bread Recipe with Sour Cream
Best Zucchini Bread Recipe with Sour Cream! This homemade quick bread contains the perfect amount of shredded zucchini, sweet chocolate chips, and an amazing cinnamon sugar topping.
Roasted Summer Squash
Squash is tossed in a seasoned Panko & Parmesan cheese mixture, then roasted until golden to create this Roasted Summer Squash!
Easy One-Pot Chicken and Zucchini Rice Bake
This quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is deliciously cheesy and packed with tender, flavorful chunks of chicken.
Margherita Spaghetti Squash
Margherita Spaghetti Squash Margherita Spaghetti Squash is one of those things that I make for myself often and almost seems too simple to create an entire blog post about BUT this is EXACTLY what made CleanFoodCrush so popular from the start. SIMPLE, non-fussy, whole-food recipes made from…
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread – Sally’s Baking Addiction
This popular double chocolate zucchini bread is moist and fudge-like, and comes together quickly with a couple bowls and a whisk.
Best Zucchini Noodles We’ve Made
The best zucchini noodles pasta recipe with garlic, basil, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. This is my absolute favorite way to cook zoodles!
Baked Zucchini and Cheese
Baked Zucchini and Cheese Recipe – This simple baked zucchini recipe is an amazing side dish or a light meatless dinner. Zucchini are tossed with onion, grape tomatoes, herbs, spices, mozzare…
Baked Squash and Zucchini Ratatouille
Baked Squash and Zucchini Ratatouille is cooked until tender with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese! The perfect vegetable side dish.
Zucchini Carrot Muffins
These Zucchini Carrot Muffins are a delicious way to sneak in extra veggies. Kids and adults alike love this sweet muffin recipe and you will too!
Creamy Yellow Squash Soup Recipe
The best summer squash soup recipe. Creamy, silky smooth, and loaded with the flavors of summer. This summer soup is a great way to use up an abundance of yellow squash.
Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe – Crisp Tastes
This Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe is not just about the ingredients; it’s about the experience of cooking and sharing. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party
Yellow Squash Recipe – Wholesome Yum
Learn how to cook yellow squash with this versatile, easy summer yellow squash recipe, made for the stovetop, oven, air fryer, or grill!
Squash Croquettes
Squash Croquettes are a simple country side dish popular in the South. They feature shredded yellow squash mixed with simple pantry ingredients transforming them into a fritter-like squash cake. They’re fried until crispy and golden brown on the outside with a tender interior. They’re a flavorful side dish to serve alongside any of your favorite…
Simple Homemade Zucchini and Yellow Squash Fritters – theamazingfood
I never thought much about zucchini and squash until my garden decided to give me way too many last summer. I’d been giving them away to neighbors left and
Zucchini Egg Nests – Herbs & Flour
These low carb Zucchini Egg Nests are a healthy, nutritious way to start the day! They are delicious, easy to make, and keto-friendly too!
Sauteed Zucchini Recipe
Easy sauteed zucchini with Parmesan is healthy, simple and a great way to cook zucchini! One of the best zucchini recipes for quick sides.
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