50 Easy Zucchini Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes (or Less!)

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50 Easy Zucchini Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes (or Less!)1/50 Vegetarian Linguine 30 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Linguine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a tasty alternative to a meat-and-potatoes meal? Try this colorful pasta dish, which is the brainchild of my oldest son. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs meal that includes loads of fresh veggies as well as basil and provolone. —Jane Bone, Cape Coral, Florida Stop looking, you’ve found the perfect vegetarian dish to please everyone in your house. This updated

A perfect people pleaser, full of color and flavor

take on pasta primavera focuses on the vegetables, dresses them lightly with some chopped tomatoes in olive oil and marries them to hearty linguine with provolone and Parmesan. A perfect people pleaser, full of color and flavor. If you need more gluten-free bread options, we suggest trying these gluten-free zucchini bread. 2/50 Fried Zucchini 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fried Zucchini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 15 dozen Go to Recipe There’s a reason kids and state fairs love the deep fryer—drop anything in breading and it just melts in your mouth. These zucchini

The result is going to win hearts, minds and blue ribbons at home

fries use cornmeal instead of batter for a snappy breading, and then a scant amount of olive oil to crisp it up. The result is going to win hearts, minds and blue ribbons at home. There’s something to be said for the easy road. Slicing up that zuke and searing it will fill your home with the comforting smell of squash and garlic cooking. Here, we’ve added oregano to really bring an Italian aroma and flavor to your table. 3/50 4/50 Zucchini-Wrapped Chicken Enchiladas 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini-Wrapped Chicken Enchiladas Recipe photo by Taste of Home

It’s a healthy and delicious alternative and also looks so pretty on a plate

Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thin planks of zucchini are the perfect low-carb substitute for tortillas when making enchiladas. It’s a healthy and delicious alternative and also looks so pretty on a plate. —Donna Kelly, Lehi, Utah Hear us out—enchiladas that feel healthy but don’t taste it. You can achieve this by swapping out tortillas with zucchini for a silky, cheesy, as-spicy-as-you-like-it Mexican entree. Admit it, you’re already dreaming of the first bite. 5/50 Zucchini Fries Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Fries Recipe photo by Taste of Home

They’re the perfect vehicle for that oversized zuke hiding in your garden

Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe Swap the spuds for these crispy, crunchy planks. Completely satisfying zucchini, breaded with panko and all kinds of spices take these zucchini strips from bland to delectable. They’re the perfect vehicle for that oversized zuke hiding in your garden. 6/50 Zucchini Lasagna 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is a delicious way to use an abundant crop. —Charlotte

McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois Swap out large lasagna noodles with silky ribbons of squash, and no one will be the wiser. This fan favorite is the perfect solution for a fall or winter day to warm up with a fillling meal around the table. Filled with ground beef, a rich tomato sauce, cottage cheese and shredded mozzarella, you can make this meal ahead of time for easy prep. 7/50 Chicken and Zucchini Foil Packs Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy foil-wrapped dinners cooked on the

grill, especially because there are no pots or pans to wash

grill, especially because there are no pots or pans to wash. You can try making chicken foil packs with most fresh vegetables you have on hand. —Dianna Smith, Newport, Tennessee A zippy way to prep meals ahead of time and spare the dishes, these little foil packs pack a big punch. Take them camping, throw them on your barbecue or just cook them in the oven. In a few minutes, bring together chicken breasts, zucchini, sweet onion and mushrooms with some olive oil. Open the packs at the table like little gifts! 8/50 Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles 9 Reviews

The recipe works well with any light fish, or even shrimp

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you’d think it takes a lot more effort, but it goes from prep to dinner table in half an hour. The recipe works well with any light fish, or even shrimp. —Tammy Brownlow, Dallas, Texas The crispness of the tilapia, the silkiness of the zoodles and the spice of the pico come together for a perfect feast here. Try this dish

when you need a break from the heavy starches in pasta dishes

when you need a break from the heavy starches in pasta dishes. 9/50 Summer Squash Salad 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad packs a perfect punch and is a tasty alternative to coleslaw. Like most gardeners, we usually have an abundance of squash and zucchini in summer, so this dish is an amazing way to use our fresh produce. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Tired of coleslaw? This bright, crunchy salad skips the mayo and heavy dressings and instead brings the heat with sliced radishes while

yellow squash and zucchini offer some snap

yellow squash and zucchini offer some snap. Dressed with a simple Dijon dressing, this will stand out at the picnic table as a bright, light, summery side. 10/50 Chocolate Zucchini Cookies 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Zucchini Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie. But over the years, I added nuts and chocolate chips. These soft cookies never make it to the cookie jar! —Tina Lunt, Bass Harbor, Maine It’s important to indulge your cravings, but

—Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan Learn how to make zucchini

what if we told you that these ooey, gooey chocolate chip cookies bring a little bit of healthy vitamins and fiber along for the ride? These chocolate cookies have a surprisingly delightful bite and chew, aided by spices and chopped nuts. 11/50 Zucchini Noodles Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These quick and easy zucchini noodles can be served plain or with sauce. They’re a great gluten-free alternative to pasta and cook in just a few minutes. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan Learn how to make zucchini

Greek Tortellini Skillet 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min

noodles—with or without a spiralizer—to create zoodle recipes like pastas, lasagnas, salads, soups or stir-fries. 12/50 Turkey Pepper Kabobs 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Pepper Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a summertime favorite at our house. While the turkey is a nice change of pace and tastes great with the sweet basting sauce and pineapple, the recipe also works well with cubed chicken.—Traci Goodman, Paducah, Kentucky 13/50 Greek Tortellini Skillet 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min

after every single bite

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking to please picky little palates? One tester loved this simple skillet entree so much, she made it at home for her 2-year-old daughter, who said “Mmm!” after every single bite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen When the doldrums of winter set in and you cannot think of a single new variation to make of the same stovetop dishes, this Greek tortellini is going to make you smile. This sumptuous take on pastitsio starts with little pockets of cheese tortellini combined with ground beef, layers of tomato sauce and slices

of zucchini, onions, Greek olives and feta

of zucchini, onions, Greek olives and feta. A comfort meal for the ages, you’ll add this to your rotation all winter long. 14/50 One-Pan Sweet Chili Shrimp and Veggies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved One-Pan Sweet Chili Shrimp and Veggies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe has everything I’m looking for in a weeknight family dinner: A quick and nutritious meal that my kids will eat! My oldest son loves shrimp and I thought it could work really well as a sheet-pan

Add a base of white rice or even a salad to make this meal a mid-week slinger

supper. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Sweet chili, a spicy and citrusy blend, drives this easy-to-come-together stir-fry. You toss together shrimp, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and cilantro for this fast, fun recipe. Add a base of white rice or even a salad to make this meal a mid-week slinger. 15/50 Hearty Italian White Bean Soup 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Italian White Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying, it’s hard to believe it’s actually