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
A fun dinner party starter. The zucchini spirals are topped with cheesy breadcrumbs and served with a flavour-packed romesco sauce.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Zucchini relish
Make this home-made zucchini relish to impress your guests; from Australian Women’s Weekly.
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Zucchini gratin
This creamy, cheesy zucchini gratin makes a great side dish for dinner, or a lovely lunch with salad and fresh bread.
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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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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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