If you’re lucky enough to have a glut of zucchini (or courgette, if you’re on this side of the pond), you’ve probably already gone looking for ways to use it all up. Good news — this humble green veg is one of the most versatile things you can grow or buy, and it works just as well in a sweet loaf as it does in a savoury dinner.
These delicious zucchini recipes will help you make the most of every last courgette in the fridge, turning them into muffins, lasagne, fritters, breads and more.
Zucchini is easy to grow and tends to produce far more than most households can eat fresh, so it’s worth having a few go-to recipes on hand once the harvest starts rolling in. It’s also a brilliant way to sneak extra veg into family meals — grate or chop it into pasta sauces, stir-fries, soups, omelettes or pancake batter, and it disappears into the dish while adding moisture, bulk and nutrition.
Whether you’re working through a garden glut or just picked up a few extra courgettes at the shop, here are some of our favourite ways to put them to good use.
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Delicious Zucchini Recipes
Baked Zucchini Chips
If you’re after a healthier snack option, these baked zucchini chips from A Spicy Perspective are just the thing. They have all the crunch of regular chips, minus the guilt, and you can play around with different seasoning combinations to find your family’s favourite.
Zucchini Bread
With thousands of glowing reviews, this zucchini bread recipe from AllRecipes is a firm favourite for good reason. It tastes wonderful and freezes brilliantly, so it’s perfect for batch baking when the courgettes are coming thick and fast.
Zucchini Banana Bread
Give your baking a twist with this zucchini banana bread from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. This easy, one-bowl bake is lightly sweet, fluffy and beautifully moist — one loaf rarely lasts long in our house.
Zucchini Lasagne
In this zucchini lasagne from Healthy Recipes Blogs, thin zucchini slices stand in for the pasta sheets. It’s a low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten-free take on a family favourite, without losing any of the comforting flavour.
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These meaty, cheesy zucchini boats from Taste of Home make a healthy midweek dinner, and they can be prepped ahead — handy for busy evenings.
Vegetarian Zucchini Boats
Looking for a meat-free option? These Mexican zucchini boats from Making Thyme for Health are packed with burrito-style flavours and work brilliantly for a meatless Monday.
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