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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
14. Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini & Tomatoes
Break out the summer veggies for a delectable vegetarian dinner.
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