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13 Savory Recipes Using Zucchini

Don't know what to do with all that zucchini? Check out these 13 savory recipes for making the most of your summer squash, including grilling, baking, sautéing, and air-frying options! These savory recipes using zucchini will become some of your summer favorites!

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

These taco stuffed zucchini boats look and taste delicious. The spiced garlic beef filling sits in the succulent zucchini taco boats for a cute presentation.

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Air Fryer Zucchini

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Air Fryer Zucchini is light, crispy, and ready in 20 minutes. With Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, this makes a delicious appetizer or snack!

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Zucchini and Pepper Casserole

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This zucchini and pepper casserole is perfect for potlucks and summer cookouts!  It's made with fresh zucchini, diced red peppers, onion, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

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Zucchini Casserole

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This delicious Zucchini Casserole is a cheesy, creamy, and comforting side dish made with fresh zucchini, yellow squash, mayonnaise, sour cream, panko breadcrumbs, and plenty of cheese. Perfect for summer, it's incredibly easy to make and pairs wonderfully with all your dinnertime favorites like chicken, beef, or fish.

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Bisquick Zucchini Quiche

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This Bisquick Zucchini Quiche combines baking mix with freshly grated zucchini, diced onions, herbs, and cheese. This easy dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It's one of the easiest savory recipes using zucchini!

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Pasta Primavera

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This Instant Pot Pasta Primavera is tossed in a delicious lemon and garlic butter sauce and crisp-tender spring vegetables. Served hot or cold this pasta primavera is easy to make and is perfect to serve at potlucks or in lunches.

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Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet

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Enjoy a simple and tasty meal with this Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet, featuring chicken, zucchini, lemon, rotini pasta, and basil.

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Easy Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Recipe

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Enjoy the smoky, charred perfection of grilled zucchini, seasoned just right for a delightful crunch. This simple, mouthwatering dish is perfect for any occasion!

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Zucchini Gazpacho

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This is the best cold soup recipe to use that garden fresh zucchini. Perfect for eating on the patio.

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Fried Zucchini

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Transform ordinary zucchini into a crispy and flavorful dish with this easy-fried zucchini recipe. Serve as an appetizer or a tasty side dish with a bowl of warm marinara.

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Mexican Zucchini

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This easy Mexican Zucchini is made in one skillet and is sure to be a family favorite. You will love your favorite taco ingredients mixed with light zucchini noodles creating a low-carb, filling meal.

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Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan

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Made with simple ingredients and ready in 20 minutes, my oven-roasted zucchini with parmesan is a delicious side dish your whole family will love.

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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are overflowing with tender chicken, veggies, cheese, and your favorite spicy buffalo sauce. This is a satisfying meal that is so easy to make in the air fryer!

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