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55 zucchini ideas to enjoy for every meal

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Carrot, zucchini and bacon slice

Get creative with this humble veg and make it the star of your meal.

An easy way to increase your vegetable intake is to add vegies to your breakfast. Try our zucchini and cheese fritters or yummy zucchini and walnut loaf.

Whip up a classic zucchini slice and pop it in lunchboxes for kids and adults!

Needing some inspiration for dinner? Try our tagliatelle with zucchini and prosciutto or cauliflower pizza with zucchini and mozzarella. We have recipes for healthy zucchini ‘noodles’ and flavour-packed pastas you’re sure to love.

You’ll also find our deliciously deep-fried zucchini balls that are just perfect for an appetiser or a snack, plus quick and easy salads and soups to whip up when you’re short on time. Whatever you’re in the mood for, we have you covered.

Looking for eggplant recipes instead? Or check out our desserts with hidden vegetables for ways to include zucchini in your desserts and cakes too.

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Zucchini spiral skewers

Zucchini spiral skewers

A fun dinner party starter. The zucchini spirals are topped with cheesy breadcrumbs and served with a flavour-packed romesco sauce.

asparagus, peas and zucchini with mint

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Asparagus, peas and zucchini with mint

Asparagus, peas and zucchini with mint

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Roast vegetable and pesto vegan lasagne

Roast vegetable and pesto vegan lasagne

Roast vegetable and pesto come together in this vegan take on the classic Italian pasta bake. Meat and dairy-free but loaded with flavour.

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Ratatouille bake with cauliflower bechamel

Ratatouille bake with cauliflower bechamel

This vegetarian ratatouille bake combines zucchini, eggplant, and shitaake mushrooms with a rich béchamel made from cauliflower and ricotta.

Quinoa, zucchini and fetta salad

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Quinoa salad with zucchini and fetta

Quinoa salad with zucchini and fetta

This healthy quinoa salad is great for weekday lunches. You’ll love the added crunch thanks to roasted hazelnuts.

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Ricotta zucchini rolls with roasted tomato sauce

Ricotta zucchini rolls with roasted tomato sauce

This low carb rotolo dish will soon become your new go-to vegetarian dish.

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Zucchini and sweet potato loaf

Zucchini and sweet potato loaf

Packed full of the goodness of zucchini and sweet potato plus protein from eggs this loaf is great for lunch boxes or after school snacks.

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Quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers

Quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers

These tasty quinoa, zucchini and haloumi burgers with beetroot, kasundi and tomato will give any burger a run for its money.

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Rigatoni with zucchini and chilli

Rigatoni with zucchini and chilli

Spice up dinner with this fresh and healthy vegetarian pasta. Packed full of zucchini & chilli for an extra kick, this easy meal is ready in no time.

zucchini and ricotta farfalle

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Zucchini and ricotta farfalle

Zucchini and ricotta farfalle

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Crab and zucchini spaghetti

Crab and zucchini spaghetti

Replace carb-heavy spaghetti with thinly-sliced zucchini for a fresh twist on a classic crab pasta that takes no time to prepare.

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Zucchini primavera with poached eggs

Zucchini primavera with poached eggs

Lighter than pasta, this homemade primavera made with broad beans, asparagus and cheese uses spiralized zucchini as its noodles.

zucchini and mascarpone tarts

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Zucchini and mascarpone tarts

Zucchini and mascarpone tarts

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Zucchini and corn fritters

Zucchini and corn fritters

These golden, crispy, crunchy zucchini and corn fritters are simply divine! Fresh, wholesome and delicious – the perfect quick meal for the busier nights.

ZUCCHINI AND FETTA Fritters

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Zucchini and feta fritters

Zucchini and feta fritters

zucchini and fetta spiral

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Zucchini and feta spiral

Zucchini and feta spiral

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Spicy zucchini omelette

Spicy zucchini omelette

Spice up dinner tonight with this healthy and flavoursome spicy zucchini omelette – fresh, lean and satisfying. Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

Zucchini slice

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Zucchini slice

Zucchini slice

Healthy and versatile, this zucchini slice is perfect as a side dish, a main served with salad and crusty bread, or chilled in tomorrow’s lunchbox.

zucchini relish

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Zucchini relish

Zucchini relish

Make this home-made zucchini relish to impress your guests; from Australian Women’s Weekly.

ZUCCHINI GRATIN

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Zucchini gratin

Zucchini gratin

This creamy, cheesy zucchini gratin makes a great side dish for dinner, or a lovely lunch with salad and fresh bread.

CREAM OF ZUCCHINI SOUP

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Zucchini soup

Zucchini soup

Perfectly light and healthy, this zucchini soup is just the ticket for a quick and easy snack, light lunch or dinner party starter. Serve with crusty bread.

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Lemon and zucchini polenta cake

Lemon and zucchini polenta cake

A nonna’s favourite made healthier with the addition of zucchini – and it’s gluten-free to boot!

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Zucchini fritters with garlic yoghurt sauce

Zucchini fritters with garlic yoghurt sauce

These hot and crunchy fritters make a great snack or light lunch. Served with a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce for a delicious lunch-box treat.

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Zucchini noodles

These easy zucchini noodles are a healthy alternative to carb-filled noodles. Packed with fresh flavours of lemongrass, mint and kecap manis.

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Gluten-free zucchini and quinoa slice

Gluten-free zucchini and quinoa slice

The classic slice with a satisfying gluten-free twist.

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Zucchini and corn frittatas

Zucchini and corn frittatas

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Zucchini fritters with tzatziki

Zucchini fritters with tzatziki

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Zucchini, black bean and corn enchiladas

Zucchini, black bean and corn enchiladas

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Pasta with zucchini and lemon garlic sauce

Pasta with zucchini and lemon garlic sauce

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Zucchini and mint couscous salad

Zucchini and mint couscous salad

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Asparagus, peas and zucchini with mint

Asparagus, peas and zucchini with mint

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Zucchini and tofu noodles with coriander pesto

Zucchini and tofu noodles with coriander pesto

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Asparagus, peas and zucchini with fresh mint

Asparagus, peas and zucchini with fresh mint

Carrot, zucchini and bacon slice

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Carrot, zucchini and bacon slice

Carrot, zucchini and bacon slice

This easy to make slice makes a great meal served with salad. And it’s perfect for the lunchbox too!

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Zucchini and corn muffins

Zucchini and corn muffins

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Rice cakes with zucchini and mushrooms

Rice cakes with zucchini and mushrooms

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Zucchini and walnut loaf

Zucchini and walnut loaf

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Zucchini and feta slice

Zucchini and feta slice

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Gluten-free zucchini and quinoa slice

Gluten-free zucchini and quinoa slice

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Tagliatelle with zucchini and prosciutto

Tagliatelle with zucchini and prosciutto

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Zucchini and feta fritters

Zucchini and feta fritters

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Char-grilled zucchini salad

Char-grilled zucchini salad

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Zucchini fritters with skordalia

Zucchini fritters with skordalia

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Zucchini and carrot bhaji

Zucchini and carrot bhaji

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Zucchini, pea and corn purée

Zucchini, pea and corn purée

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Zucchini and feta spiral

Zucchini and feta spiral

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Pearl couscous, zucchini and tomato salad

Pearl couscous, zucchini and tomato salad

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Pickled zucchini salad

Pickled zucchini salad

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Leeks, zucchini and asparagus with chive butter

Leeks, zucchini and asparagus with chive butter

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Cauliflower ‘pizza’ with mozzarella and zucchini

Cauliflower ‘pizza’ with mozzarella and zucchini

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Deep-fried zucchini balls

Deep-fried zucchini balls

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Zucchini with pumpkin and couscous

Zucchini with pumpkin and couscous

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Romesco sauce with eggplant and zucchini

Romesco sauce with eggplant and zucchini

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Zucchini ‘spaghetti’ with tomato and fetta

Zucchini ‘spaghetti’ with tomato and fetta

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Zucchini and cheese fritters

Zucchini and cheese fritters

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