28 Healthy Zucchini Recipes That Go Beyond Zoodles

POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

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.

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Spiralized Vegan Ramen Soup with Zucchini Noodles
Inspiralized

Spiralized Vegan Ramen Soup with Zucchini Noodles

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Zucchini Lentil Breakfast Burritos
Sweet Peas and Saffron

Zucchini Lentil Breakfast Burritos

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Zucchini Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Half Baked Harvest

Zucchini Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets

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Philly Cheese Steak Zucchini Boats
Cooking Classy

Philly Cheese Steak Zucchini Boats

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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Inspired by Charm

Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

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Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Rice
Damn Delicious

Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Rice

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Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Damn Delicious

Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Zucchini Pizza Bites
Damn Delicious

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Get the recipe: zucchini pizza bites

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Parmesan Zucchini Tots
Averie Cooks

Parmesan Zucchini Tots

Get the recipe: parmesan zucchini tots

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Zucchini Lasagna
Spicy Southern Kitchen

Zucchini Lasagna

Get the recipe: zucchini lasagna

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No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna
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No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna

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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Shugary Sweets

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup
Get Inspired Everyday

Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup

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Baked Cheesy Ranch Zucchini
Creme de la Crumb

Baked Cheesy Ranch Zucchini

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Healthy Zucchini Brownies
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Healthy Zucchini Brownies

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Zucchini Chips
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Zucchini Chips

Get the recipe: zucchini parmesan chips

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Caprese Summer Rolls With Tofu and Zucchini Noodles
Inspiralized

Caprese Summer Rolls With Tofu and Zucchini Noodles

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Zucchini Tortillas
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Zucchini Tortillas

Get the recipe: zucchini tortillas

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Zoats
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Zoats

Get the recipe: zoats

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Zucchini Tabbouleh
Inspiralized

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

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Zucchini Fritters
Delightful Mom Food

Zucchini Fritters

Get the recipe: zucchini fritters

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Roasted Shrimp and Zucchini
Cookin' Canuck

Roasted Shrimp and Zucchini