Bring it On! 12 Delicious Zucchini Recipes to Use Up the Summer Bounty

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on July 26, 2023

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Make the most of that summer zucchini with these easy and delicious recipes. From sweet to savory, we've got lots of inspiration.

Overloaded with summer zucchini? We've got lots of delicious ideas for you. The other day we received a grocery bag full of summer squash from a friend that had an overflow from their garden. I knew right away I would be making some of these dishes.

These summery recipes are easy, and delicious, and will use up all that zucchini in no time! There are sweet treats, quiches, pizzas and more. Enjoy all that summer goodness!

Vertical overhead picture of Zucchini Involtini in a white oval baking dish

Make-Ahead Italian Zucchini Involtini

With cheese-stuffed ribbons of zucchini nestled in an easy Italian sausage-tomato sauce, this delicious Zucchini Involtini is a fabulous make-ahead meal that's perfect for family dinners and entertaining!

Overhead picture of zucchini summer quiche on a white platter

Easy Zucchini Summer Quiche

This easy summer quiche loaded with fresh corn, smoky bacon, parmesan cheese and thinly sliced zucchini makes a fabulous entree for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Asian Grilled Chicken Veggie Skewers

These delicious, Asian Grilled Chicken Veggie Skewers employ a secret shortcut to make the recipe SO easy! They're sweet, sticky and have a bit of heat. Make them for rave reviews!

Farmer's Market Feta Bruschetta

Farmer's Market Feta Bruschetta

This fresh, delicious Farmer's Market Feta Bruschetta is always a hit and easy to put together. It's also super adaptable!

Overhead picture of Chocolate Cherry Zucchini Cakes on a white and blue plate garnished with whipped cream and cherries

Chocolate Cherry Zucchini Cakes

Got zucchini?? These little cakes are so moist and delicious, you'd never know they're fairly low in fat and loaded with veggies!

Overhead picture of Summery Chicken Coconut Curry on a wooden table

Summery Chicken Coconut Curry

This Summery Chicken Coconut Curry is loaded with fresh, healthy summer vegetables and lean, tender chicken. The fragrant coconut curry sauce is crazy delicious!

Vertical picture of Zucchini Morning Glory Muffins in turquoise muffin wrapper on a wooden cutting board

Zucchini Morning Glory Muffins

These Zucchini Morning Glory Muffins are healthy, moist, easy to throw together and super delicious! Perfect for breakfast, brunch and snacks!

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Ridiculously Easy Roasted Veggie Pizza

If you love pizza but feel intimidated to make it yourself, try this easy roasted veggie pizza with a fabulous, crisp, crust that requires no kneading, no rolling and less than 10 minutes hands-on time!

Vertical picture of Easy Zucchini Crumb Cake on a white cake stand

Easy Zucchini Crumb Cake

 This no-mixer Easy Zucchini Crumb Cake is moist, tender and topped with a generous layer of crisp, buttery, brown sugar crumbs - a delicious confection that's fabulous for breakfast, with tea or coffee and for dessert!

Vertical overhead picture of Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche with a slice cut on a blue and white plate

Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche

This fabulous Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche is healthy, hearty and super delicious. It comes together quickly and is a great way to use up leftover ham (or just purchase a chunk of ham from the deli)!

Roasted Ratatouille Quinoa

Roasted Ratatouille Quinoa Salad

This fabulous Roasted Ratatouille Quinoa Salad is loaded with healthy veggies, makes a perfect side for any grilled or roasted entree!

Mexican chopped salad in a blue bowl with tortilla strips, dressing, and small bowls.

Mexican Chopped Salad

This Mexican Chopped Salad is perfect with any Mexican meal and always gets rave reviews! It's also delicious spooned over chicken, shrimp or pork or beef!

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2 Comments

  1. good morning i have a big squash and i'm not sure what to do or how to cook it, i's about 10" long and heavy. Any sugestions would be great and do you know if you can freeze zuchini?
    thank you