18 Baked Zucchini Recipes for Side Dishes and Snacks

We hope you grew some extra zucchini in your garden this season.

Zucchini is a master of versatility. It can be grated and made into fluffy fritters. It can be halved and hollowed out, filled with cheese or meat, and made into delicious zucchini boats. It can even be spiralized into zoodles (zucchini noodles). If you can imagine it, zucchini can probably be. But if you’re not trying to reinvent the zucchini wheel tonight, these easy baked zucchini recipes are the perfect options for side dishes or appetizers. We’ve rounded up 18 of our top-rated baked zucchini recipes, each a little unique and different, so you won’t run out of ideas for cooking up your zucchini bounty.

Easy Roasted Zucchini

Pantry and refrigerator staples like Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese are just two of the six ingredients needed to make this all-purpose baked zucchini recipe. As long as you have them on hand, you can whip up this zucchini side dish any night of the week in under an hour. Toss the ingredients together and pop the veggies in the oven to soften while you finish the main dish, and it’ll all come together perfectly.

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Zucchini boats

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These zucchini boats, featuring fork-tender zucchini halves filled to the brim with a delicious, plump tomato filling, are a perfect no-carb recipe to enjoy. “The Italian seasoning ties the flavors together, and the golden-brown cheese crust adds a nice tangy kick,” says recipe creator Amanda Stanfield.

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Long, tender wedges of zucchini are transformed into French fries’ cousins ​​with a coating of umami-rich breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Serve with ketchup or any of your favorite dips. With just five ingredients, you can make this easy zucchini recipe in about 15 minutes.

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Crispy Vegan Baked Zucchini Rounds

Between the fried okra and fried pickle slices, these baked zucchini rounds are tender and juicy with a crunchy crust that’s seriously delicious. The thinner the rounds, the better, wrote one reviewer.

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Roasted zucchini

Rely on the heat of your oven to make these zucchini wedges extra crispy. Preheat the pan while the oven is heating to quickly sear the sides and add flavor and texture as soon as the veggie pieces hit the pan.

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Zucchini with lemon pepper

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Ditch the breadcrumbs and Parmesan for a savory spice in your cupboard. This three-ingredient recipe turns zucchini into a quick side dish with the tangy balance of lemon and pepper seasoning.

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Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes with Garlic

“This is my husband’s favorite way to use up the zucchini and tomatoes that keep piling up this summer,” writes recipe creator SweetBasil. That’s because when your garden or farmers market is full of tomatoes and zucchini, this will be your go-to baked zucchini side dish.

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Zucchini and potato gratin

Potatoes add a bit of filling heartiness to this zucchini side dish. Red bell pepper adds a pop of color and crunch. Breadcrumbs tie all of these textures together for a simple side dish that could become a go-to choice.

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Italian Baked Zucchini Side Dish

Once you’ve mastered the ratio of breadcrumbs to Parmesan, you can start adding herbs and spices to vary your zucchini sides. This one uses oregano for a decidedly Italian twist.

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Baked Zucchini Chips

Crispy and crunchy zucchini chips are a great baked zucchini recipe when you have a lot of veggies to use up. They’re just as crunchy as french fries, but they’re baked in the oven. With just five ingredients, this quick dish comes together in just 15 minutes.

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Baked Zucchini Sticks

As an appetizer or side dish, these baked zucchini wedges are fun to dip and snack on. A quick egg wash helps the breadcrumbs adhere better, so everything stays on the zucchini as it bakes.

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Zucchini with sesame and parmesan

The crunch of sesame seeds and the toasted flavor of sesame oil bring a fun and unique twist to baked zucchini. Parmesan cheese adds a rich, savory flavor, making this a sturdy yet simple side dish for a number of meals.

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Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

Try this hearty side dish at your next summer soiree. According to recipe creator smparks, you can use any squash you have on hand and substitute Romano, Parmesan, or another hard Italian cheese.

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Zucchini Pizza

This low-carb pizza will please even the pickiest eaters. Use ground turkey instead of beef for an even lighter variation.

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Zucchini stuffed with chickpeas and mushrooms

“A great vegetable dish that can be used as a main or a side dish,” according to recipe creator Jackie. “It can be delicious served with a tomato-based sauce and a green vegetable, or I’ve even enjoyed it with traditional roast vegetables at Christmas.”

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Zucchini and Tomato Casserole

Not only is this recipe fun to make, it’s also delicious and filling. With two kinds of cheese, ripe plum tomatoes, and lots of garlic and seasonings, this casserole is a cheesy, veggie-filled delight.

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Rice with zucchini and cheese

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“This zucchini rice with cheese and herbs tastes just like risotto, but takes a lot less effort to make! It’s a great recipe if you have a lot of zucchini,” says recipe creator Juliana Hale.

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Mom’s Zucchini Bread

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“This zucchini bread is so delicious and moist. My kids eat it as fast as I make it! This recipe makes two loaves, but it freezes well and can be refrigerated for weeks,” says Allrecipes community member Vicki Monte.

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More inspiration

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