Best Easy Zucchini Recipes

EASY CAKE MIX ZUCCHINI BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, stir cake mix, cinnamon, oil, milk and eggs until well blended. Add zucchini; mix well. Divide batter evenly between pans.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Wrap tightly, and store at room temperature up to 2 days.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY ZUCCHINI PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease bottom and side of pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches.
• Sprinkle zucchini, tomato, onion and cheese evenly in pie plate.
• Stir together remaining ingredients with fork until blended. Pour evenly into pie plate.
• Bake about 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool at least 10 minutes.

EASY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Toss zucchini and onion with salt in a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight to drain. Rinse vegetables with cold water and drain well.
• Mix dry mustard, celery seed, nutmeg, and black pepper in a bowl.
• Heat vinegar, sugar, spice mix, zucchini mixture, and red bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the vegetables into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 25 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

EASY ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onion and cook until almost translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until zucchini is slightly crisp, but not mushy, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes more. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

EASY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add zucchini, chicken broth, salt, and curry powder to the pot; cook until the zucchini is soft, about 15 minutes.
• Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid in place; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

EASY CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND ZUCCHINI IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until slightly browned, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate. Cover with foil or a bowl to keep warm.
• Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat and cook green onions until soft, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini slices and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir to combine. Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with flour. Stir in cream and cook until sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

6 EASY STEPS TO ZUCCHINI JAM

Steps:

• Have your 5 clean glass pint jars with water in them and put on a cookie sheet in the oven on 200 degrees. Get your lids in a pan with hot water on the stove getting ready cause this is a very quick recipe.
• Bring 1/2 cup water and 6 cups of zucchini to a boil thel let simmer for 6 minutes.
• Add the sugar, lemon juice, and pineapple and let boil for 6 minutes.
• Add in the Jello (I used Cherry but you can use any flavor you like Raspberry is good as well as Orange) Boil 2 minutes.
• Add surejell and boil for 1 minute.
• Turn off heat and move pot to a cool burner, take jars out of the oven carefully pour out water and begin to ladle concoction into the hot jars.
• Wipe rims, Put lids and rings on then turn jars upside down for 5 minutes --.
• NOTE: this is a jam not a jelly, and this will look very loose, but after cools and you put in the fridge before eating it will thicken even more -- very tasty especially on homemade hot rolls mmm.

EASY BISQUICK ZUCCHINI SQUARES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan.
• Beat the eggs with the oil in a large bowl, then add in all remaining ingredients; mix well to combine with a wooden spoon.
• Transfer to a prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• OPTIONAL; sprinkle the grated cheese on top and return to oven for another 2-3 minutes.
• Cut into squares.
• Delicious!

EASY CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute zucchini, onion, and garlic in melted butter in a large skillet 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; remove from heat.
• Sprinkle flour and salt over sauteed vegetables, tossing gently to combine. Stir in evaporated milk, sour cream, and cheese.
• Spoon zucchini mixture into a 1 quart casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese melts and it is hot and bubbly.

SUPER EASY ZUCCHINI BREAD WITH CAKE MIX

Steps:

• In one bowl mix all ingredients. Will have some lumps and that is ok. As we age those lumps are badges of honor!
• Pour into 2 greased and floured bread loaf pans or 1 loaf pan and 12 muffin cups (lined).
• Cook for 45 minutes at 350°F.
• Muffins 25 minutes at 350°F.
• * Elevation and fuel will vary temps and times. (ex. my propane oven 45 minutes, my DD electric oven 53 min for loaves and similar for muffins).
• ** Tastes great with orange flavor as well, DD made with strawberry cake mix.
• *** NOT as dense as a quick bread but tastes oh so good and light.
• An aditional note: this freezes very well as muffins or bread/cake. I double wrap in plastic and then into a freezer bag. To thaw i take out of freezer bag and let come to room temp, take off plastic and set on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. To warm just put into a warmed oven or microwave for 30 seconds in a paper towel.

EASY PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Rub zucchini slices with garlic.
• Place flour, egg, and bread crumbs separately in 3 small bowls. Turn zucchini slices in flour, dusting off excess. Dip in egg and turn in bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in a skillet and pan-fry breaded zucchini in batches on both sides until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

EASY BAKED ZUCCHINI CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place zucchini in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over zucchini and lightly toss to coat; season with salt. Spread zucchini onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

EASY CRUSTLESS ZUCCHINI QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray and coat with bread crumbs.
• Mix eggs, zucchini, biscuit mix, onion, Cheddar cheese, vegetable oil, parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well blended. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and eggs are set, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Allow quiche to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

FAST AND EASY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Stir zucchini, water, and chicken bouillon cubes together in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, place a cover on the pot, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drop cream cheese into the soup; cook and stir until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

EASY AND GOOD ZUCCHINI AND PEPPER SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat oil and butter.
• Saute the onions and garlic until tender.
• Add in zucchini, both peppers and corn; saute for about 4-5 minutes or until the zucchini and peppers are JUST tender but not mushy.
• Add in grated Parmesan cheese (if using) and salt and pepper to taste; mix to combine.

EASY STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and Italian seasoning in oil and butter, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

EASY ZUCCHINI-TOMATO SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add zucchini and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and tomato. Season with herbes de provence, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir in basil and serve.

EASY ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, basil, oregano, fennel and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles. Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of the zucchini, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and Asiago cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

EASY GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Drizzle zucchini slices on both sides with olive oil and season with grill seasoning.
• Grill zucchinis on preheated grill until tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

QUICK AND EASY PARMESAN ZUCCHINI FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine Parmesan cheese, mixed herbs, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a separate shallow bowl; mix well.
• Dip zucchini fries into beaten eggs, in batches; shake to remove excess, and roll in Parmesan mixture until fully coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, turning once, until golden and crispy, 30 to 35 minutes.