28 Healthy Zucchini Recipes That Go Beyond Zoodles
When attempting to cook healthy meals at home, the key to success is finding ingredients that can be used in a variety of recipes. 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" — 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
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Crispy Zucchini Tacos
Get the recipe: crispy zucchini tacos with cherry pepper crema
Zucchini Feta Salad
Get the recipe: marinated zucchini feta salad with toasted pistachio breadcrumbs
Zucchini Lentil Breakfast Burritos
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Zucchini Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets
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Philly Cheese Steak Zucchini Boats
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Grilled Lemon Garlic Zucchini
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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
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Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Rice
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Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Zucchini Pizza Bites
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Parmesan Zucchini Tots
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Zucchini Lasagna
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No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup
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Baked Cheesy Ranch Zucchini
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Healthy Zucchini Brownies
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Zucchini Chips
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Caprese Summer Rolls With Tofu and Zucchini Noodles
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Baked Zucchini Fries
Get the recipe: baked zucchini fries with pesto yogurt dipping sauce
Sautéed Zucchini
Get the recipe: sautéed zucchini with mint, basil, and pine nuts
Zucchini Tortillas
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Zoats
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Zucchini Tabbouleh
This dish brings so many Mediterranean flavors to life, and it's grain free, too, thanks the the zucchini rice.
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Zucchini Fritters
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Roasted Shrimp and Zucchini
Get the recipe: roasted curry shrimp and zucchini sheet pan meal
Zucchini Dogs
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