What to Make With Leftover Zucchini
Got leftover courgettessitting in the fridge? You're not short on options — TheMealDB's recipe database lists 13 real recipes that use courgettes, from French to Spanish, Algerian and American and beyond. Below you'll find 13 of them with photos, fridge storage tips to keep courgettes safe to eat, and our AI recipe generator if you want a recipe personalized to everything you have on hand.
How to Store Leftover Zucchini
Fridge safety first
Refrigerate cooked vegetables within 2 hours in a sealed container and eat within 3–4 days. Fresh cut vegetables belong in the fridge too. Wilted is fine for cooking; slimy or moldy is not — when in doubt, throw it out.
Real Recipes Using Zucchini
All 13 recipes from TheMealDB — tap any card to see the full recipe on their site.
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Algerian · Lamb
Croatian lamb peka
Croatian · Beef
Pisto con huevos
Spanish · Vegetarian
Provençal Omelette Cake
French · Vegetarian
Ratatouille
French · Vegetarian
Red curry chicken kebabs
Thai · Chicken
Roast fennel and aubergine paella
Spanish · Vegan
Skillet Apple Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini
American · Pork
Summer Pistou
French · Vegetarian
Tahini Lentils
Moroccan · Vegetarian
Vegan Lasagna
Italian · Vegan
Vegetarian Casserole
British · Vegetarian
Vietnamese prawn spiralized rolls
Vietnamese · Seafood
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