Bake it, grill it, shred it and sauté it! Is there anything more versatile than the humble zucchini? Learn a few important tips and tricks about how to choose and use up your summer squash and sneak in a little extra nutrition into your diet with these mouthwatering Gluten Free Zucchini Recipes!
Affordable, abundant, versatile and healthy! It’s no wonder zucchini is a summertime favorite.
You can bake it a batch of rich chocolatey brownies just as easily as you can chop and simmer it into a stew. The options are endless – and tasty!
Before the season is over, make sure you make the most of these shape-shifting summer squash and check out this collection of mouthwateringly delicious gluten free zucchini recipes.
How To Select The Right Zucchini
A few things to consider when choosing zucchini:
- Size: Small to medium zucchini (about 6-8 inches long) are usually the most called for as they are great in both sweet and savory recipes. Larger zucchinis have a high water content making them less flavorful and more pulpy. They are also more likely to have large seeds that you’ll need to scoop out before cooking.
- Color: The more vibrant, the better. While zucchini does come in different colors (most commonly green and yellow), the more vibrant the color the stronger the flavor.
- Texture: Look for smooth and shiny skin with a firm texture. Wrinkly skin and a rubbery texture are a sign of an old, dried out zucchini.
- Stems: If possible, choose zucchini with longer stems. A longer stem will help the zucchini stay fresh longer.
Size and Measurements
Always check through each recipe for proper weights, sizes and measurements. Since zucchini comes in so many different shapes and sizes, amounts and measurements can vary from person to person.
While the amounts and measurements can differ depending on the recipe, the following measurements are pretty decent consensus based on personal experience and internet feedback.
1 small zucchini | 6 inches | 120 grams |
1 medium zucchini | 7 inches | 220 grams |
1 large zucchini | 8+ inches | 320 grams |
1 cup sliced | 3.8 oz | 110 grams |
1 cup grated | 4 oz | 115 grams |
1 cup chopped | 4.4 oz | 125 grams |
Delicious Gluten Free Zucchini Recipes
And now with all that out of the way – let’s dig in!
Here are 55 delicious gluten free zucchini recipes that are definitely worth trying!
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies
Soft, chewy and not at all cake-y - these almond flour zucchini cookies are a must make!
Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
Moist, tender and lightly sweetened! This Gluten Free Zucchini Bread recipe comes together with minimal effort and simple ingredients making for an easy and delicious gluten free quick bread. Make sure to check out the recipe notes with tips on how to adapt this recipe for dairy free and egg free diets!
Ratatouille
Learn how to make the best French ratatouille with this foolproof recipe! The trick is to roast the vegetables, then add them to a simmering tomato sauce.
Zucchini Salad
In this Zucchini Salad, ribbons of raw zucchini are tossed in a zesty marinade and topped with creamy feta and buttery pine nuts. A fresh and satisfying salad you’ll crave all summer long.
Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna Spirals
Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna Rolls filled with spinach, ricotta, and a chunky homemade marinara sauce. Gluten free, Grain Free, Low Carb
One Pot Cheesy Zucchini Chicken & Rice
Diced zucchini with sautéed onion, garlic and herbs mixed and simmered with chicken and rice and finished with a cheesy topping
Zucchini and Cannellini Tomato Stew
Humble ingredients make for big flavours in this super simple one-pot meal. This dish is great to make when you don’t have much in the house. In just about 30 minutes you’ll see how a couple of canned goods can be transformed into a healthy, hearty and delicious meal. You can even serve this stirred into cooked pasta for an even more filling option! | Gluten Free + Vegan
Paleo Zucchini Bread
Paleo Zucchini Bread - moist, tender, and naturally sweetened. Enjoy along side a cup of coffee or as a light snack any time of day!
Sausage Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Cheesy, sausage stuffed pizza zucchini Boats - quick prep & minimal ingredients make for an easy, weeknight meal! | Gluten Free + Low Carb + Keto
Zucchini Crust Tomato Spinach Feta Pie
Seven ingredient + low carb Tomato Spinach Feta Pie with an easy zucchini crust - delicious as a simple weeknight dinner or weekend brunch! | Gluten Free + Grain Free + Low Carb
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies
Like zucchini bread in a delicious cookie form - they're soft, chewy and delicious! This recipe is made made using certified gluten free oats and is tested with vegan options.
Roasted zucchini and potato soup
Roasted zucchini and potato soup- a light vegan soup made with a handful of basic ingredients. If you like dishes with simple and comforting flavors-this creamy zucchini soup recipe is a must try.
Spiced Banana Zucchini Muffins
Combine the best of both banana bread & zucchini bread with these tender and fluffy Banana Zucchini Muffins! They're made with basic, gluten free pantry essentials and prepped all in one bowl making for a quick and easy summer time bake you can enjoy all through zucchini season!
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This gluten free chocolate zucchini bread is easily one of the tastiest ways to use up your extra zucchini this summer.
Baked Vegan Pesto Pasta
Cherry tomatoes and zucchini and lightly roasted and then mixed in with your favourite gluten free pasta and tossed in a thick and creamy dairy free pesto sauce. Finishing off this dish in the oven makes for a pasta that's tender on the inside with a slightly crispy crust to tie it all together.
Sautéed Corn & Courgette Salad
Easy Sautéed Corn & Courgette Salad - a simple, filling and flavourful summer salad! Sweet, sautéed corn and zucchini (courgettes) lightly seasoned with salt and lemon, mixed in with peppery arugula, bright spring onions and sprinkled with creamy feta and pine nuts. Make this salad vegan friendly by either skipping the feta or using your favourite dairy free alternative instead. Make sure to read the recipe notes if you're looking for Low FODMAP options! | Gluten Free + Vegetarian
Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
The fresh zucchini makes for an extra moist crumb perfectly hidden in the rich chocolate flavor. Gluten Free and nut free with vegan options!
Zucchini Bread Pancakes
Make the most out of your zucchini haul this summer by making these simple and delicious Zucchini Bread Pancakes! Gently seasoned and spiced with cinnamon and vanilla with shredded zucchini mixed in to the batter - these pancakes are easy to make and come together in no time! It's a great way to enjoy this classic quick bread in pancake form. Get all the delicious flavors of zucchini bread with less ingredients and time.
Chickpea Flour Zucchini Brownies
Use up your excess zucchini this summer with these extra fudgy, double-chocolate, vegan zucchini brownies. These brownies are made all in one bowl with healthy, plant based ingredients.
Ricotta Zucchini Fritters with a Caper Salsa
Pan fried, crispy-crunchy zucchini fritters with a soft and creamy ricotta-filled middle and a simple tomato caper salsa on the side.
Zucchini Crusted Breakfast Pizza
Zucchini Crusted Breakfast Pizza topped with sliced asparagus, cherry tomatoes, eggs, and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
Mexican Zucchini Boats Recipe — Registered Dietitian Columbia SC
Inspired by Mexican street corn, these spiced grilled zucchini boats are filled with a creamy mix of cotija cheese and yogurt.
Paleo Zucchini Brownies
Thick, rich and insanely indulgent - these paleo zucchini brownies are easy to make and stay moist for days! Prepped all in one bowl, these brownies whip up in very little time with very little equipment. Just blend, bake and enjoy! |Gluten Free + Paleo
Easy Grilled Italian Zucchini
This easy grilled Italian zucchini is a fresh and delicious vegetarian side dish. Seasoned with Italian flavors and cooked perfectly on the grill, this dish takes just 20 minutes to complete!
Vegetable Noodle Miso Soup
Vegetable noodle Miso Soup - an easy, 10 minute soup that's simply delicious!
Moroccan Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Moroccan Stuffed Zucchini Boats - Moroccan spiced veggies with chickpeas and dried cherries | Gluten Free + Vegan
Chicken Thai Basil with Zucchini Noodles
Bring on the zoodles with this Chicken Thai Basil with Zucchini Noodles! It's a savory, filling and super nutritious dinner that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes.
Raw Peanut Zoodle Salad
15 minute Raw Peanut Zoodle Salad with spiralized zucchini, shredded carrots and a simple peanut dressing. | Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo Option
Chorizo & Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad
Chorizo & Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad- packed with fresh herbs, mozzarella, and garden vegetables!
Gluten Free Breadsticks with Zucchini
Soft and chewy gluten free breadsticks made with a blend of chickpea and tapioca flour, shredded zucchini and a few simple ingredients! Ready in about 30 minutes | Vegan + Dairy Free + Grain Free +
Loaded Zucchini Hummus Recipe — Registered Dietitian Columbia SC
This easy zucchini hummus recipe is loaded with all your favorite Mediterranean fillings - feta, kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and tons of fresh herbs.
Zucchini Ravioli
Veggie filled zucchini ravioli stuffed with ricotta and baked over a simple marinara sauce with burst cherry tomatoes. | Gluten Free + Grain Free + Low Carb
Paleo Lemon Olive Oil Cake
One bowl paleo lemon olive oil cake | made with grain free flours, no refined sugars, fiery ginger, lemon zest & olive oil. | Gluten Free + Paleo + Dairy Free
Skillet Kielbasa Zucchini and Potatoes
Skillet kielbasa zucchini and potatoes is an easy budget-friendly dinner recipe that turns a few simple ingredients into a delicious meal.
Flourless White Cheddar Zucchini Muffins
Summer Zucchini Pesto (Oil-Free)
Are you up to your ears in garden zucchini yet? How about a fresh-tasting Zucchini Pesto to help you get through it? It's quick, easy, oil-free, vegan and delicious!
Zesty Pickled Zucchini (quick refrigerator method)
These quick zucchini pickles are a deliciously easy way to preserve your garden harvest or extras in your CSA box! Pickled with dill, garlic, peppercorns, and coriander, a hot brine is poured over zucchini rounds.
Low Carb Zucchini Pizza Bites
Zucchini pizza bites are great choice if you want to eat low carb meal. An instant pizza with all comforting flavors you would love. These are great as party appetizer; we eat it as a meal it’s filling and comforting!
Lemon Zucchini Pasta with GF Garlic Chili Breadcrumbs
Sautéed onions and zucchini jazzed up with a bright lemon flavor and cheesy nutritional yeast, then mixed into al dente pasta and topped with homemade gluten free garlic chili breadcrumbs.
Zucchini Chili
The easiest Zucchini Chili to make and yet bursting with flavor! This zucchini chili is going to knock your socks off!
Zucchini Walnut Fried Rice
Take your fried rice to a higher level. This is an easy side dish to serve with any meal.
The BEST Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
Zucchini and potatoes are a great way to start the day. This is easy breakfast recipe will
Gluten-free Zucchini Muffins (Dairy-free)
The perfect way to use up all that garden zucchini, these gluten-free zucchini muffins are fluffy, flavorful, and also dairy-free! You'd never know such a tasty muffin was full of veggies!
Zucchini Leek Soup
Zucchini leek soup is ready in 30 minutes or less on the stovetop and turns out smooth and creamy.
Creamy Vegetable Risotto Recipe (gluten free, dairy free, vegan)
This vegetable risotto is creamy and delicious highlighting zucchini for delicious summer flavor!
Zucchini Salad with Lemon & Feta - Low Carb, Keto, THM S
This easy zucchini salad has the light and refreshing flavors of lemon and feta cheese. It is the perfect summer side dish.
Tomato Garlic Basil Chicken
Fresh ingredients make for big flavors in this simple yet speedy Tomato Garlic Basil Chicken!
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Stuffed zucchini boats is stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken, two types of cheese and packed with flavors! This healthy, low carb meal is definitely a family favorite!
Spiralized Ratatouille
Here’s a fun (and easy) spiralized take on traditional ratatouille. Enjoy it as is, or serve it on spaghetti or crusty whole grain toast.
Carrot and Zucchini Olive Oil Cake (Gluten Free)
This cake is phenomenal with a cup of tea or coffee! It's made with a combination of gluten free oat flour, millet flour and gluten free all purpose flour
Sesame Ginger Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini Noodles With Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Turmeric Zucchini and Potato Fritters
These 8-ingredient fritters are easy to make, and they’re great as an appetizer.
Paleo Orange Zucchini Bread (Quick Bread Recipe) Cotter Crunch
This Orange Paleo Orange Zucchini Bread is a healthier version of a classic zucchini quick bread recipe. Easy to make, refined sugar free, and dairy free. The orange ginger glaze is optional, but delicious when drizzled on top.
Healing Tomato says
I am so impressed by all these zucchini recipes on this list. I am bookmarking it and going to make as many of them as I can.
Sarah Nevins says
Hope you like what you try 🙂