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14 Quick and Easy Zucchini Side Dishes

14 Quick and Easy Zucchini Side Dishes

These zucchini side dish recipes are flavorful, easy to make, and call for simple ingredients. We’ve gathered all the good ones: crispy fries, zoodles, creamy bakes, charred skewers, and more! Zucchini’s mild, slightly sweet flavor makes it incredibly versatile, and these easy sides bring plenty of flavor and texture to your dinner rotation. Perfect with chicken, steak, pork, salmon, or shrimp.

Nina L. Palmer
by Nina L. Palmer
Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Aug 12, 2026
Sauteed Zucchini Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/easy-sauteed-zucchini-recipe

1. Sauteed Zucchini Recipe

Our grilled zucchini recipe features a zesty marinade and a sprinkling of charred flavors. A simple and delicious grilled zucchini recipe for a lighter and healthier side dish!

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Grilled Lemon Zucchini Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-zucchini-recipe

2. Grilled Lemon Zucchini Recipe

Grilled Lemon zucchinis are lightly seasoned and perfectly charred this side dish is sure to be a hit at your summer cookout. Grilled zucchini is quickly becoming everyone's favorite side dish!

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fritters - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/zucchini-fritters-recipe

3. Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fritters

Crispy zucchini fritters are a perfect healthy snack with fresh zucchini!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Baked Zucchini and Cheese - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-zucchini-and-cheese-recipe

4. Baked Zucchini and Cheese

Baked zucchini and cheese is an easy side dish made in 30 minutes. If you're looking for the perfect balance of crispy and cheesy, this cheesy zucchini bake is for you!

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Roasted Zucchini Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-zucchini-salad-with-feta-and-italian-dressing

5. Roasted Zucchini Salad

This roasted zucchini salad is super flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-zucchini-noodles-recipe

6. Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini Noodles Recipe - Delicious, easy on carbs, and takes just minutes to prepare.

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/teriyaki-zucchini-noodles

7. Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles

This Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles recipe comes together in 20 minutes or less and is 100% gluten-free! Serve it as a side dish, or add toppings to make it a full meal.

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cheesy Zucchini Gratin - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-zucchini-gratin-recipe

8. Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

This cheesy zucchini gratin is the perfect side to any meal. Just 20 minutes in the oven and you can serve up this baked zucchini gratin bubbly and delicious!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-zucchini-recipe

9. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini

Garlic Parmesan Roasted zucchini recipe is way too good to pass up as an easy zucchini side dish. Make this baked zucchini recipe a fun way to enjoy healthy veggies for dinner!

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-zucchini-recipe

10. Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter

These Sautéed Zucchini are delicious, nutritious, and addictive! This easy zucchini recipe that will make any weeknight dinner healthier!

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Marinated Zucchini Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/marinated-zucchini-noodles-recipe

11. Marinated Zucchini Noodles

These marinated zucchini noodles are the perfect addition to your summer grilling, or as a delicious, refreshing appetizer.

Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Grilled Zucchini with BBQ Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-zucchini-bbq-sauce

12. Grilled Zucchini with BBQ Sauce

Grilled Zucchini with the best BBQ Sauce is a quick and simple Grilled Zucchini recipe guaranteed to impress! Backyard barbecue, with a vegetarian twist!

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Zucchini Noodles in Creamy Tomato Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/zucchini-noodles-in-garlic-tomato-cream-sauce-recipe

13. Zucchini Noodles in Creamy Tomato Sauce

A low carb comfort dinner that will be on your table in less than 20 minutes!

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini & Tomatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-tomato-zucchini-recipe

14. Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini & Tomatoes

Break out the summer veggies for a delectable vegetarian dinner.

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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