These Easy Healthy Zucchini Recipes can be enjoyed not only in summer but all year long! Try stuffed zucchini, meal prep bowls, and more.
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Zucchini Recipes
Looking for a healthy meal idea? These zucchini recipes are where it’s at! Zucchini is a delicious and versatile summer squash that can be used in tons of different ways. Whether you spiralize it, bake it, stir fry it or scoop it out and turn it into a boat, there are so many things you can do with zucchini. I rounded up some of my favourite recipes including low-carb zucchini boats, spiralized zucchini noodles, stir fries and so much more.
Health Benefits of Zucchini
Zucchini have plenty of health benefits and are packed full of nutrients. Here are just some of the health benefits of zucchini:
- High in vitamin A, which is great for your immune system
- Rich in antioxidants and high in fibre
- Helps with digestion and reduces inflammation
- Can reduce blood sugar levels and improve your heart health
Stuffed Zucchini Recipes
Stuffed with a variety of flavours, these zucchini boats are perfect for showcasing one of summer's favourite vegetables!
The Best Ever Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
45 minutes
These Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a healthy and low-carb dish, filled with a delicious Bolognese sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1519mg | Potassium: 1512mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3840IU | Vitamin C: 51.5mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 5.2mg
Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats
30 minutes
These Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats are a delicious low-carb dinner that will satisfy all your pizza cravings with your fave toppings!
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Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1580mg | Potassium: 1376mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1576IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 3mg
Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
35 minutes
These easy Mexican-inspired Zucchini Boats are the perfect appetizer to serve even the pickiest crowd – they're gluten-free and vegetarian!
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Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
Baked, Roasted or Sheet Pan Dinners
These recipes are some of the easiest to make as they come together in the flash in the oven. Hasselback chicken, a roasted vegetable flatbread and meal prep bowls all make great lunch or dinner ideas.
Greek Hasselback Chicken {Low-Carb}
45 minutes
This Hasselback Greek Chicken is a low-carb recipe marinated in lemon and oregano, stuffed with colourful veggies then topped with feta.
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Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
30 minutes
This Roasted Vegetable Flatbread will satisfy all your pizza cravings with delicious toppings like portobello mushrooms and fresh mozzarella.
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Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3mg
Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
40 minutes
These Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious low carb lunch idea that comes together in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 1169mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2324IU | Vitamin C: 184mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
35 minutes
These Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a low carb lunch idea with a lemon-oregano marinade, and they're ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 153.5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken {Low Carb}
40 minutes
This Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken is a healthy low-carb dinner idea made with fresh veggies – plus, the entire recipe only uses one pan!
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Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 35.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken
30 minutes
This Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken is a healthy, low carb dinner idea – it comes together on one pan in 30 minutes and is great for meal prep!
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Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6700IU | Vitamin C: 103.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Pasta and Stir Fry Recipes
I love throwing in zucchini in my pasta and stir fry recipes to add a bit more veg! Try any of these delicious and quick recipes and you'll be a convert.
The Easiest One Pot Pasta Primavera
30 minutes
This One Pot Pasta Primavera is a 30-minute dinner that's packed with fresh vegetables and an easy creamy parmesan sauce.
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Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3383IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg
Super Easy Mini Vegetable Lasagna Cups
35 minutes
These Super Easy Mini Vegetable Lasagna Cups are such a cute individual serving-sized version of everyone’s favourite comfort food.
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Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2.5mg
Whole Wheat Summer Pesto Pasta {One-Pot Meal}
45 minutes
This Whole Wheat Summer Pesto Pasta is the perfect one-pot meal that’s great for meal prep and batch cooking during a busy workweek!
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Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1852IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
Bibimbap Inspired Beef Stir Fry
40 minutes
This beef stir fry, inspired by Korean Bibimbap, is a mixture of sesame fried vegetables, beef, kimchi, rice and a fried egg.
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Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2971IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
Easiest 30-Minute Kung Pao Shrimp {Meal Prep Friendly}
30 minutes
Kung Pao Shrimp is a quick and easy stir fry with a slightly spicy sauce, crisp veggies and peanuts served overtop of jasmine rice.Â
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Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 288mg | Sodium: 1798mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1180IU | Vitamin C: 57.5mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 4.1mg
Perfect Hibachi Steak
50 minutes
This Hibachi Steak is just like the kind you get at Benihana – it's a delicious Japanese-inspired dish served with fried rice and sautéed vegetables.
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Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 2038mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3023IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg
Recipes with Raw or Spiralized Zucchini
Spiralizing zucchini or leaving is raw is a simple way to incorporate it into your dishes! Pro tip: if you don't have a spiralizer, try slicing zucchini with a vegetable peeler to get thin ribbons. You can go ahead and cut them into noodles if you'd like.
Summer Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Chickpeas
50 minutes
These vegan Summer Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Chickpeas, marinated tofu and quinoa are just as delicious as they are nutritious!
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Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 1051mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 9mg
Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars
30 minutes
These Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars are a perfect low-carb meal prep idea. Just add boiling water, microwave and enjoy! Â
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Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1420mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6700IU | Vitamin C: 127.9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs {Freezer-Friendly}
35 minutes
These Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs are freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep! Serve them with zucchini noodles for a low carb meal.
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Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 1292mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 72.6mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4.1mg
Spiralized Zucchini Pad Thai Bowls {Low-Carb}
35 minutes
These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are low-carb with zucchini, carrots, red cabbage and Pad Thai inspired sauce!
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Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 66.8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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