Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. The trick is that these vegan zucchini recipes are just so tasty and full of other flavours, that you’ll want to eat them all, and hopefully your kids will too! On this list of vegan and vegetarian zucchini recipes, we’ve got sneaky baked goods, like healthy zucchini muffins and chocolate zucchini bread, to delicious zucchini dinner recipes, like pesto zoodles and zucchini fritters. Who knew you could eat zucchini in so many different ways? If zucchinis aren’t your favorite veggie, check out our list of vegan eggplant recipes or our list of vegan broccoli recipes.
Why we love these Vegan Zucchini Recipes
Well first of all, they’re all totally vegan which we always love. Plus there are some gluten-free zucchini recipes hiding in there! On top of that, lots of these recipes count as low calorie meals, with calorie counts under 400 (if this sounds good, you should definitely have a look at our vegetarian low calorie dinners!)! And of course, they are all packed with veggies because they’re based on zucchini.
Why is it important to eat vegetables?
It can be tough to get the right amount of vegetables in our diets, especially if you’re eating lots of packaged or processed foods. Of course, you’ve heard that 5 fruits and vegetables per day is a healthy amount. But do you know why? It’s because vegetables contain healthy nutrients like potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C. They can also help lower blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar, and reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes, digestive problems, and cancer. Basically, they are key to a healthy diet, so adding vegan zucchini recipes to your meal prep rotation will definitely help keep you healthy! To keep things simple, we’ve divided up this list into healthy zucchini baking recipes and zucchini dinner recipes. (And don’t forget – they’re all vegan!) Keep scrolling to enjoy!
Baked Goods
Ready in: 1 hourRecipe by: Dassana’sVegRecipesBonus: chocolatey with some added veg168 calories per serving A Chocolate Zucchini Bread that is moist, soft with a tender crumb and made with whole wheat flour. This is an easy eggless & vegan zucchini bread made with your regular pantry staple ingredients. Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: ThisHealthyKitchenBonus: gluten free too!139 calories per serving Scrumptious, moist, flavour bombs! Yes, that’s what you’re getting with these protein packed, highly nutritious, vegan zucchini muffins. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: RunningOnRealFoodBonus: delicious and oil-free101 calories per serving These delicious vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip zucchini cookies are perfect for a healthy dessert option (for more healthy cookie recipes, try these high protein cookies!)! Ready in: 1 hour and 55 minutesRecipe by: TheSimpleGreenBonus: chocolatey and decadent351 calories per serving Fudgy and decadent, this vegan double chocolate zucchini cake with it’s rich chocolate ganache are sure to surprise unsuspecting palates with almost 2 cups of fresh zucchini squash baked right in. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: WholesomeYumBonus: perfect brunch food204 calories per serving See how to make a healthy zucchini pancakes recipe in just 20 minutes, with 6 ingredients! Keto squash pancakes are fluffy, savory, and delicious.
Sides
Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: EatSomethingVeganBonus: crispy and tasty186 calories per serving These Baked Vegan Zucchini Fries have all the delicious crunch of french fries with no oil from frying. Served with a dipping sauce, this healthy and tasty recipe makes a great side dish or snack. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: CooktoriaBonus: low cal and gluten free105 calories per serving This Ultimate Zucchini Salad is so flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long! Seasoned with lemon-parsley dressing, it requires only 5 ingredients! Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: Dassana’sVegRecipesBonus: crunchy and easy301 calories per serving Zucchini Fritters made crispy, tasty and wholesome with wholewheat flour, chickpea flour, herbs and spices. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: IHeartUmamiBonus: light and fresh60 calories per serving Delicious Korean Chilled Zucchini Sides. Perfect Paleo side dish. A super easy and quick way to enjoy more vegetables. It will become one of your favorite side dish! Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: TheDizzyCookBonus: full of herbs and spices51 calories per serving Zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, and tomatoes are combined with herbs and roasted to create this simple and healthy side dish. Serve warm alongside pasta or simply grilled meat! Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: EvolvingTableBonus: bright and low calorie142 calories per serving Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash is a quick and easy recipe ready in just 20 minutes! This simple vegan and Whole30 Summer dish is one of the best zucchini and yellow squash recipes! Ready in: 23 minutesRecipe by: Christina’sCucinaBonus: a dreamy side dish169 calories per serving Italian style zucchini and mushrooms is a vegan dish that’s absolutely packed with flavor (and if that sounds good, you need to try these other plant-based Italian recipes!). Eat it for lunch with crusty bread or use as a side dish. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: DinnerAtTheZooBonus: smokey and easy76 calories per serving This grilled zucchini is bathed in a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, then cooked to perfection on the grill. An easy side dish that’s quick to make and always gets rave reviews!
Meals
Bonus: a weeknight favorite364 calories per serving Low Carb High Taste Zoodles. Italian style spiralized zucchini noodles ready in just 15 minutes, excellent for a quick lunch or dinner (check out more vegetarian Italian recipes). Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: EatSomethingVeganBonus: creamy and easy233 calories per serving For a tasty sauce that’s full of flavor, you have to try this Creamy Zucchini Sauce. Made with rich coconut milk, tomato, and garlic, this zucchini dish is absolutely yummy. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: LifeCurrentsBonus: fresh and summery115 calories per serving Velvety smooth Zucchini Basil Soup is a healthy & delicious vegan & gluten free soup that’s simple to make, flavorful, & uses lots of fresh summer zucchini (a perfect example of a low calorie plant-based meal). It’s the perfect light summer meal. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: CooktoriaBonus: nutty and delicious410 calories per serving These 15-minute Cashew Zucchini Noodles are so flavorful! Cooking in a sauce that’s a complex mix of salty, nutty, and umami, with just a touch of heat, it’s utterly addictive. Ready in: 50 minutesRecipe by: TheFreshFigBonus: skip the tortillas585 calories per serving These Oven Roasted Zucchini Nachos are the perfect recipe for those trying to lighten up and cut out some carbs. Zucchini makes the perfect substitute for tortilla chips in this recipe. These Zucchini Nachos are easy and simple to make and taste extraordinary! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: AVirtualVeganBonus: a vegan classic117 calories per serving This quick and easy vegan ratatouille is a colourful, naturally gluten-free one-pot meal that’s ready to eat in about 30 minutes (and if a speedy dinner like that appeals check out these easy veggie meals, all ready in 30 mins!). It’s a really good way to use up surplus or past their best vegetables and makes a lovely dinner or side that reheats and freezes perfectly. Ready in: 22 minutesRecipe by: TheVeganLarderBonus: summer-y and filling505 calories per serving A super easy, speedy fresh vegan pasta made with a lovely, filling, yet not too heavy meal that’s made from fresh seasonal ingredients. It’s the sort of meal that comes together super quickly. Ready in: 10 minutesRecipe by: MasalaHerbBonus: spicy and zesty172 calories per serving A quick and easy zucchini stir fry with spicy elements. You will take 10 mins to make this from scratch. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: ChefSavvyBonus: an Italian classic475 calories per serving A perfect summer side dish. Loaded with grilled vegetables, whole wheat baguette, and tossed in a lemon-herb vinaigrette. Ready in: 10 minutesRecipe by: TwoSleeversBonus: totally new and exciting170 calories per serving In the summer when zucchini is plentiful, it can be tough to find creative ways to use it up! This Apple Zucchini Salad is perfect! Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: TheEndlessMealBonus: colourful and interesting287 calories per serving This Grilled Zucchini Salad recipe is THE BEST salad ever. It’s loaded with summertime favorites like grilled zucchini and corn, alfalfa sprouts, purple cabbage, and healthy chickpeas and tossed in a super creamy and easy to make sunflower seed dressing. Bonus: healthy and filling415 calories per serving So many vegetables, so little time to make. Hit your nutrient and vitamin count for the day with ease. No need to spend loads of time doing it, either. Whether you’ve been eating vegan zoodle recipes for years or you had to google what a spiralizer was, these vegan zucchini recipes are easy and tasty enough for everyone (check out this quick guide on how to make zucchini noodles first!). From vegan zucchini fries to vegan zucchini noodle recipes, there’s enough variety in this list to keep you satisfied for weeks. Time to get cooking!
