When it comes to quick, affordable and family-friendly meals, it’s hard to beat zucchini recipes.
Zucchini (sometimes searched as zuccini, zuchini or zuchinni) is in season for much of the year. It grows easily in Aussie backyards and is endlessly versatile in the kitchen.
Best zucchini recipes
From the classic zucchini slice to crispy fritters and savoury muffins, zucchini does it all. You’ll also find it in bakes, breads and even light vegetarian pastas, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
To inspire your next cook-up, we’ve rounded up our most popular and delicious zucchini recipes. Looking for a hearty veggie bake, a quick lunch box snack or a meat-free dinner? These zucchini recipes are family favourites you’ll make again and again.
Classic slices and bakes
Loaded with bacon, cheese, and fresh herbs, this classic Aussie zucchini slice is a versatile favourite that’s just as delicious hot from the oven as it is cold the next day.
Packed with zucchini, capsicum, potato, spinach and herbs, this layered green vegetable bake is a hearty, flavour-packed dish that’s become our most-viewed recipe of all time.
A colourful, veggie-packed bake, full of zucchini, that’s perfect for dinner and even better as leftovers the next day.
Crispy fritters and light bites
Quick, golden bites infused with mint and curry spice, served with a creamy yoghurt-tahini dip for the perfect light meal or snack.
Karen Martini’s spiced carrot and pea fritters, served with a fresh zucchini salad and yoghurt, make a fragrant, flavour-packed dinner the whole family will love.
Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these zucchini and feta fritters are lifted with fresh herbs, sumac and a hint of spice—delicious for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Golden, cheesy, zucchini-y bites that make the perfect lunch box filler, picnic treat or anytime savoury snack.
Pasta, lasagne and hearty dinners
Fast Ed’s zucchini ricotta marinara bake is a hearty, gluten-free vegetarian dish layered with creamy cheese, fresh herbs and a rich tomato sauce—perfect for Meat-Free Monday or any night of the week.
A simple one-tray bake, packed with creamy filling, fresh herbs and a touch of chilli heat, these spicy zucchini and ricotta pasta shells are comfort food the whole family will love.
This pea, zucchini and artichoke barley risotto is a hearty, wholesome twist on the classic, with nutty pearl barley and plenty of fresh vegetables.
Layers of smoky vegetables, creamy ricotta béchamel and rich tomato sauce for a vegetarian twist on the classic comfort dish.
Zucchini bakes
This moist and lightly spiced zucchini bread is a sweet loaf packed with walnuts and sultanas—perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or a wholesome snack.
With meat on the side
The ultimate marinated steak with barbecued zucchini is packed with bold flavours from red wine, garlic and lemon, paired perfectly with a fresh zucchini side salad.
What’s the best zucchini slice recipe?
The most popular zucchini slice recipe in Australia combines grated zucchini, bacon, cheese, eggs and herbs baked until golden. It’s versatile, easy to make, and just as tasty cold for picnics or lunch boxes as it is fresh from the oven.
How do I stop zucchini fritters from going soggy?
To keep zucchini fritters crisp, always grate the zucchini first and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean tea towel or muslin cloth. This step prevents excess moisture from making your fritters mushy.
Can you freeze zucchini slice?
Yes—zucchini slice freezes well. Let it cool completely, slice into portions, and wrap in baking paper before freezing in an airtight container. It will keep for up to three months. Defrost in the fridge and reheat in the oven, or enjoy cold.
Is zucchini bread sweet or savoury?
While it contains vegetables, zucchini bread is more like banana bread—a lightly sweet loaf cake often flavoured with cinnamon, nuts and dried fruit. It’s perfect for breakfast, morning tea or as a wholesome snack.
What’s the difference between zuccini, zuchini and zuchinni?
They’re all just common misspellings of zucchini, the correct spelling. No matter how you type it—zuccini, zuchini, zuchinni—you’ll still find the same delicious recipes to try.
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