When attempting to cook healthy meals at home, the key to success is finding ingredients that can be used in a variety of recipes [1]. And when it comes to versatile — and delicious — foods that won't break the budget or the diet, there's one that seems to always top the list: zucchini.
While this squash has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity as "zoodles [2]" — a healthy pasta substitute — zucchini's uses go far beyond being topped with marinara. From zucchini fries to zucchini lasagna and all the incredibly delicious — and remarkably simple — recipes in between, this is one ingredient that should be taking up permanent residence in your kitchen.
Spiralized Vegan Ramen Soup with Zucchini Noodles
Get the recipe: spiralized Vegan ramen soup with zucchini noodles [3]
Crispy Zucchini Tacos
Get the recipe: crispy zucchini tacos with cherry pepper crema [4]
Zucchini Feta Salad
Get the recipe: marinated zucchini feta salad with toasted pistachio breadcrumbs [5]
Zucchini Lentil Breakfast Burritos
Get the recipe: zucchini lentil breakfast burritos [6]
Zucchini Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Get the recipe: zucchini parmesan crusted chicken nuggets [7]
Philly Cheese Steak Zucchini Boats
Get the recipe: Philly cheese steak zucchini boats [8]
Grilled Lemon Garlic Zucchini
Get the recipe: grilled lemon garlic zucchini [9]
Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken zucchini boats [10]
Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Rice
Get the recipe: cheesy garlic zucchini rice [11]
Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Get the recipe: pizza stuffed zucchini boats [12]
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Get the recipe: zucchini pizza bites [13]
Parmesan Zucchini Tots
Get the recipe: parmesan zucchini tots [14]
Zucchini Lasagna
Get the recipe: zucchini lasagna [15]
No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna
Get the recipe: no-noodle zucchini lasagna [16]
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Get the recipe: chocolate zucchini muffins [17]
Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup
Get the recipe: chicken zucchini noodle soup [18]
Baked Cheesy Ranch Zucchini
Get the recipe: baked cheesy ranch zucchini [19]
Healthy Zucchini Brownies
Get the recipe: healthy zucchini brownies [20]
Zucchini Chips
Get the recipe: zucchini parmesan chips [21]
Caprese Summer Rolls With Tofu and Zucchini Noodles
Get the recipe: Caprese summer rolls with tofu and zucchini noodles [22]
Baked Zucchini Fries
Get the recipe: baked zucchini fries with pesto yogurt dipping sauce [23]
Sautéed Zucchini
Get the recipe: sautéed zucchini with mint, basil, and pine nuts [24]
Zucchini Tortillas
Get the recipe: zucchini tortillas [25]
Zoats
Get the recipe: zoats [26]
Zucchini Tabbouleh
This dish brings so many Mediterranean flavors to life, and it's grain free, too, thanks the the zucchini rice.
Get the recipe: zucchini rice tabbouleh with chickpeas [27]
Zucchini Fritters
Get the recipe: zucchini fritters [28]
Roasted Shrimp and Zucchini
Get the recipe: roasted curry shrimp and zucchini sheet pan meal [29]
Zucchini Dogs
Get the recipe: zucchini hot dogs [30]