14 Creative Keto Zucchini Recipes

Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats — Leah Maroney

Whether you're new to the keto diet or an experienced low-carb eater, it can be a challenge to keep things tasty. We've got you covered with these creative keto recipes that make the most of bountiful summer zucchini. You'll find genius recipes here for comfort foods you might have been missing on a carb-free diet (think grilled cheese, noodles, and quick breads), along with quick and easy zucchini side dishes that make the most of this healthy vegetable.

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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

Leah Maroney

Meet a new, healthified way to enjoy everything you love about pub-style Buffalo wings. Low-carb zucchini boats are stuffed with an irresistible mixt of browned ground chicken, Buffalo hot wing sauce, Ranch seasoning, and cream cheese for the keto-friendly side dish of your dreams.
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Keto Zucchini Bread

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Enjoy a moist and tender coffeehouse-style quick bread for breakfast any day, without sabotaging a low-carb eating plan. This wholesome keto zucchini bread is packed with protein, high in fiber, and low in carbs because it uses almond and coconut flours. It packs a surprising pumpkin spice flavor as well.
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Zucchini Noodles

Kristina Vanni

Are you missing pasta on your gluten-free diet? Zucchini noodles (aka "zoodles") are a fabulous stand-in for wheat pasta when you crave the experience of eating noodles but are watching carbs. Learn to make them with a spiralizer kitchen tool or a standard vegetable peeler, for topping with your favorite pasta sauces, tossing in salads, or folding into casserole bakes.
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Baked Zucchini and Tomatoes With Cheese

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Essentially a zucchini gratin without the breadcrumbs, this cheesy baked vegetable dish is a great way to celebrate an abundance of fresh summer produce. It takes little time to chop up fresh zucchini and tomatoes that transform a casserole dish to indulgent fare when combined with sliced onions, pantry spices, and melty cheese.

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Zucchini Frittata

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Fritattas are a great "secret weapon" recipe for every home cook to know about. These crustless quiches are the easiest kitchen sink recipe made with beaten eggs, veggies, cheese, optional meat, and fresh or dried herbs. This delicious version is made with sauteed zucchini, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying brunch, lunch, or casual dinner any day of the week.
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Zucchini Grilled Cheese

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Zucchini grilled cheese is the cheesiest plant-based sandwich you can find. It is entirely gluten-free and a great way to use up bountiful summer squash, while satisfying a cheese craving. A yummy mozzarella cheese filling is sandwiched inside of a super healthy, ingenious "bread" made from shredded zucchini, beaten eggs, almond flour, and seasonings before going under the broiler for the ultimate gooey finale.
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Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna

Anita Schecter

Lasagna night is back on with this no-carb lasagna. Hearty and satisfying, while maintaining lower calories than the standard lasagna casserole, our delicious bake-up is filled with tons of gooey cheese, a boosted store-bought tomato sauce, and thinly sliced sheets of zucchini as an excellent stand-in for the usual pasta noodles.
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Pureed Zucchini Soup

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Healthy, green, full-bodied zucchini soup is like summer in a bowl. It is a cinch to cook in under 30 minutes on the stove-top with fresh zucchini or summer squash, convenient gluten-free stock, and simple seasonings. Enjoy it for a nice light lunch in summer, or a tasty start to a larger dinner.

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Zoodles With Shrimp Scampi

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A healthier shrimp scampi dinner can be yours any night of the week with this clever recipe. Not only does it swap out carb-heavy pasta for fresher, just-as-delicious zucchini noodles, it takes a mere 20 minutes to make from start to finish. You get all the buttery, garlicky shrimp scampi goodness you could want with dramatically less time and effort required. Talk about a win-win!
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini

Diana Rattray

Taco Tuesdays at home just got a whole lot healthier. A tasty, Mexican-inspired ground beef taco filling takes these zucchini boats to a whole new level. Pile them high with shredded cheese, a generous spoonful of taco sauce, and your favorite Mexican garnishes, for a fun, keto-friendly taco night.
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Roasted Peppers and Zucchini

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Roasting fresh zucchini and bell peppers at high oven temperatures is a wonderful way to enhance and deepen the naturally sweet flavors of these summer garden vegetables. All they need for flavoring is a drizzle of olive oil, a splash of vinegar, and a sprinkling of fresh or dried herbs. Serve as a healthy side dish for grilled meat, fish, and other cookout entrees.
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Parmesan Zucchini Squares

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Quiche-like zucchini squares are always a hit with kids and adults alike. They are a cinch to prepare and bake using a store-bought or homemade gluten-free biscuit mix. Make them breakfast on-the-go, an elegant brunch presentation, topped over a simple arugula salad, or serve them simply with sliced fresh fruit.

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Sauteed Zucchini

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You need only 4 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and 15 minutes for this fresh-tasting, ultra-healthy vegetable side dish. All you need to do is saute sliced zucchini with a little hot oil, then finish them with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Use a combination of green and yellow zucchini for a colorful presentation on the plate.
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Spiralized Zucchini Noodle Salad

Brenda Bennett

A healthier weekday lunch is as easy as this versatile, 5-ingredient zucchini noodle salad. It will remind you of a cold pasta salad but has none of the usual carbs, making it suitable for low-calorie eating plans, along with vegan, vegetarian, keto, and gluten-free diets. Feel free to add in any chopped fresh vegetables, olives, or even berries, to boost its flavor.

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