Fresh zucchini is everywhere right now, piled high at the grocery store and even growing in our own vegetable gardens. Luckily, this summer squash’s smooth texture and mild flavour makes it easy to work with and kid-friendly—great for cooking up healthy zucchini recipes for dinner.
Not sure how to use this versatile veggie? We’re here to help with our best fresh zucchini recipes and comfort food ideas that your whole family will love. Time to try recipes like fun zucchini fries, indulgent zucchini fritters and market-fresh succotash sauté.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Why we love it: Succotash sauté is our favourite kind of zucchini recipe because it’s the perfect market-fresh pairing with juicy Cajun-spiced steak. It’s a healthy, simple and delicious dish all in one.
How kids can help: Your kid will love helping you sprinkle both sides of the steaks with spices. And, if you’re comfortable with it, get them to toss the veggies for the succotash sauté into the skillet and help you stir.
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Ready in: 25 minutes
Why we love it: There’s no shame in sneaking in that zucchini for kids who aren’t so convinced, and it’s basically undetectable in these fried patties. These flavourful zucchini feta fritters make a delicious side dish, light dinner or lunch. Bonus: they heat up perfectly in a pan the next day or two.
How kids can help: Kids will love squeezing the excess water from the zucchini (younger kids should leave the grating to the grown-ups) and shaping the fritters.
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Ready in: 45 minutes
Why we love it: This healthy zucchini main is sure to satisfy carby cravings for a filling plate of pasta. The grilled components in this dish are complemented nicely by the kick of jalapeño and the tartness of the lime. If it’s a no-go for your little one, skip the jalapeño altogether *or* add a tiny bit to get them used to spice.
How kids can help: Ask your kid to help squeeze the lime over each dish once they’ve been plated. Bonus if their little arms can carry the dishes over to the dinner table!
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Ready in: 25 minutes
Why we love it: This light and colourful side cooks up quickly in a skillet and is a great way to use up your beautiful late-summer corn and zucchini haul. Try it with grilled zucchini and corn right from the BBQ for a little smoky flavour.
How kids can help: Kids are experts at shucking corn, just watch them go! They can also practice their dicing skills on the zucchini with a child-safe serrated nylon or plastic knife. Even a butter knife will do.
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Ready in: 35 minutes
Why we love it: This healthy zucchini dinner recipe comes together very quickly and it has something for everyone—crispy chicken breast strips, dried cranberries, walnuts, apples—and of course all that beautiful seasonal zucchini. Add as much as you like!
How kids can help: Let kids mix up the crunchy chicken coating themselves by combining breadcrumbs with the dry soup mix. They can then coat the raw chicken with mayonnaise and the bread crumb mixture before arranging them on a baking sheet. (Just make sure to wash those little hands well before and after handling chicken.)
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Ready in: 30 minutes
Why we love it: Zucchini fries make a fun and healthy dinner (or side dish) for kids—especially picky eaters! The delicious crispy parmesan seasoning will have your little ones munching without even realizing they’re vegetables. Not only are they yummy, but they’re gluten-free, too.
How kids can help: Ask kids to help measure out all the ingredients needed for your dredging station and whisk them together in a bowl. Once the zucchini strips are ready, your kid can also help dip them in the seasoning before plopping them into the air fryer.
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Ready in: 30 minutes
Why we love it: Zucchini packs a healthy punch in this oh-so-tasty pesto pasta. This recipe is perfect for homegrown zucchini that are harvested while small, but you can also make them with regular-sized ones. Just slice them in uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
How kids can help: Let them stir the oil, stock mix, lime juice and zest in a bowl and then help brush it over the zucchini and chicken. (They’ll get a kick out of the brushing part!)
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Article Sources
- Healthline. 12 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Zucchini.
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