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Easy Vegan Zucchini Recipes

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Photos of easy vegan zucchini recipes including pasta, salad, zucchini bread, and more

Summer squash season is here, and we’re ready for it (bring on the zucchini bread)! To help you find new ways to enjoy the bounty of zucchini this season, we’ve gathered easy vegan zucchini recipes including delicious desserts, vibrant pastas, hearty salads, and more! Scroll through to see all of our favorite zucchini recipes. Enjoy, friends!

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Zucchini Recipes

SUPER HEALTHY Zucchini Berry Smoothie! 8 nutrient-packed ingredients, 1 blender, 5 minutes, SO CREAMY! #vegan #glutenfree #raw #zucchini #smoothie #plantbased #recipe #minimalistbaker
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Creamy Zucchini Blueberry Smoothie
Creamy, nutritious zucchini smoothie with bananas, blueberries, greens, and hemp seeds! Loaded with 8 whole ingredients, plus 1 blender and 5 minutes required! Entirely vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with health benefits.
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AMAZING Vegan Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread! 1 bowl, naturally sweetened, SO delicious! #chocolate #zucchini #recipe #vegan #glutenfree #minimalistbaker
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1-Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Fluffy, tender, incredibly delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread! Made in just 1 bowl, naturally sweetened, SO delicious!
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Slices of fluffy vegan gluten-free zucchini bread
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The BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread
Comforting, classic zucchini bread that’s undetectably vegan and gluten-free! Just 1 bowl required for this moist, nutty, subtly spiced loaf.
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Plate of stacked Vegan Zucchini Fritters topped with dairy-free yogurt and dill
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Easy Zucchini Fritters
Incredibly fresh, flavorful vegan zucchini fritters ready in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients. Zesty, herby, incredibly versatile, and a delicious plant-based, gluten-free side or snack.
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Fork and knife on a plate for cutting into a Vegan Zucchini Boat
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Easy Vegan Zucchini Boats
Hearty yet light, these EASY vegan zucchini boats are seared then stuffed with flavorful marinara and our homemade vegan sausage, then baked until bubbly and tender. The ultimate side or main for Italian night. Just 10 ingredients required!
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Platter of easy vegan tacos made with zucchini and bell pepper
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Vibrant Bell Pepper and Zucchini Tacos
The ultimate summer taco with sautéed zucchini, onion, and bell pepper, seasoned with herbs, spices, and fresh lime juice! Just 10 ingredients required! Vibrant, light, flavorful!
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Hand holding a bowl of vegan pasta primavera
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Vegan Pasta Primavera with Roasted Veggies
A simple, savory Vegan Pasta Primavera full of versatile veggies and protein-rich chickpeas! Gluten-free optional and just 10 ingredients required!
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Wooden salad bowl loaded with Abundance Kale Salad
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Abundance Kale Salad with Savory Tahini Dressing
An abundant kale salad with roasted sweet potato, zucchini, avocado, sprouts, crispy chickpeas, and kimchi! Topped with a savory tahini dressing, this salad makes the perfect 30-minute meal or side.
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Teal bowl filled with Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
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Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
An amazing, light summer dish: 30-minute Grilled Zucchini & Corn Salad with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette! Top with roasted chickpeas for even more protein.
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Sprinkling vegan parmesan cheese onto a skillet of Zucchini Gratin
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Vegan Zucchini Gratin
10-ingredient vegan, gluten-free gratin loaded with zucchini, asparagus, and onion. So easy, quick, and delicious.
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Pot of homemade ratatouille with fresh basil
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Easy Ratatouille (Versatile, 1 Pot!)
A simple take on the classic French staple that’s colorful, flavorful, and packed with summer vegetables! Delicious served with pasta or bread. Just 10 ingredients and 1 pot required!
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Wooden spoon resting in a pot of Creamy Vegan White Pasta with Summer Vegetables
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Creamy Vegan White Pasta with Summer Vegetables
A light, cheesy white vegan pasta with summer vegetables. Incredibly versatile, 10 ingredients, and a delicious plant-based side or entrée!
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Plate of our green enchilada bake recipe
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Pinto Bean & Veggie Green Enchilada Bake
Saucy, satisfying enchilada casserole with green enchilada sauce, veggies, and pinto beans. A hearty, quick, nourishing entrée that’s vegan, gluten-free, and easy to prepare. Just 10 ingredients required!
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Pan and plates of Vegan Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna
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8-Ingredient Zucchini Lasagna (GF)
Healthy, 8-ingredient lasagna made with zucchini noodles, organic red sauce, and macadamia nut ricotta "cheese"! Hearty, wholesome, and so delicious.
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Plate of zucchini noodles topped with Vegan Lentil Bolognese
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Zucchini Pasta with Lentil Bolognese
A hearty red sauce with lentils and carrots over zucchini noodles! A flavorful, healthy, 30-minute plant-based meal.
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Big plate of Vegan Cashew Alfredo made with zucchini noodles
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30-Minute Cashew Alfredo
Creamy, saucy cashew alfredo in 30 minutes! The perfect plant-based sauce for all your pasta night needs.
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Hands holding a Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowl with chickpeas, veggies, and herby green tahini sauce
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Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowls with Green Tahini Sauce
Mediterranean-inspired bowls with spicy chickpeas, roasted veggies, optional grains, and an herby green tahini sauce. A nourishing, plant-based meal with just 10 ingredients!
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Blue linen with a spoon and bowl of Vegan Tomato Veggie Mung Bean Soup
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Fire-Roasted Tomato & Mung Bean Soup
Easy, 10-ingredient vegetable soup with fire-roasted tomatoes, tons of vegetables, and detoxifying mung beans! A hearty soup for the colder months that’s entirely vegan and gluten-free!
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Bowl of Vegan Minestrone beside vegetables, vegan parmesan, and gluten-free noodles
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1-Pot Vegan Minestrone (Gluten-Free)
Easy, 1-pot vegan and gluten-free minestrone! Simple, wholesome ingredients, 30 minutes to prepare. SO delicious and perfect for late summer, fall, and winter!
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Wooden spoon in a pot of Tomato and Vegetable White Bean Soup
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Tomato and Vegetable White Bean Soup
A hearty 1-pot winter soup that's brothy and tomato-infused and chock-full of hearty veggies like squash, kale, and potatoes. White beans provide extra protein and a buttery finish. The perfect healthy lunch or dinner for colder months.
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  1. Rebecca says

    This is my first time on your website. The recipes look amazing and cannot wait to try them. I will share your link with all my friends and family. Thank you.

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  2. Steph says

    I love these so much – and so timely… I have 3 huge zucchinis sitting on my counter and more in the garden! Thanks, as always, for such great vegan recipes!!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Yay! We’re excited for you to try them too, Valerie. Let us know how it goes! xo

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  4. Terre says

    Your vegan parmesan has become a staple in our house.
    Thank you for such a great recipe!

    PS: I keep cashews in the freezer, just to make your parmesan. When the cashews are so cold, they’re much less likely to try to become cashew butter when I blend them.

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