Savory Vegan Zucchini Recipes for Summer

When fresh zucchini is everywhere, these savory vegan zucchini recipes make it easy to turn it into simple summer meals. You'll find pastas, stews, casseroles, grilled vegetables, and Mediterranean-inspired sides made without eggs, dairy, or meat.

And while zucchini bread has its place, this roundup is all about dinner and side dish ideas. If you have extra summer squash from the farmers market, your garden, or a friendly neighbor, these recipes will help you use it up.

Zucchini is also easy to add to recipes like sheet pan veggie fajitas and tofu breakfast casserole with tater tots when you want to work in extra vegetables. But if you're looking for recipes where zucchini gets more of the spotlight, start with these favorites.

Spaghetti with Zucchini

This simple pasta is made with spaghetti, zucchini, olive oil, salt, and pepper. It's an easy way to turn a few basic ingredients into a satisfying meal, especially when you have fresh summer zucchini on hand.

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Mediterranean Tomato and Zucchini Saute

Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil come together in this quick Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Serve it with pasta, rice, tofu, chickpeas, or your favorite summer main dishes.

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Mediterranean Grilled Veggie Kabobs

These colorful grilled vegetable kabobs feature zucchini, mushrooms, and red bell pepper seasoned with garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper. They're perfect for cookouts and summer dinners.

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Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes with Chickpeas

This one-pan dish is made with zucchini, tomatoes, chickpeas, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley. Serve it with rice, potatoes, bread, or your favorite grain for a simple vegan meal.

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Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Roasted zucchini, red bell pepper, tomatoes, and sweet onion make this pasta colorful and full of summer goodness. Toss it with fresh basil for an easy Mediterranean-inspired dinner.

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Mediterranean Penne with Zucchini and Pine Nuts

This pasta combines zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and pine nuts for a simple meal with plenty of texture and flavor.

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Zucchini Stew with Potatoes

This rustic zucchini stew is made with potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, and parsley. It's hearty enough for dinner while still being a great way to enjoy summer squash.

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Roasted Chickpea Ratatouille Casserole

Inspired by French ratatouille, this roasted casserole is made with zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and canned chickpeas. Everything bakes together in one dish for a colorful vegan main that's delicious hot or cold.

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