Zucchinis are a very versatile summer vegetable. Zucchini can be eaten raw by adding it to salads or by cutting it up and eating it as vegetable sticks. Zucchinis can also be cooked or grilled by itself or with other vegetables. They can even be incorporated in baked goods, such as muffins and breads.
The flower of the zucchini is also edible. The flower of zucchini is often enjoyed by stuffing it with cheese and other mix-ins. Zucchini can also be spiralized to create zoodles (zucchini noodles)! Zoodles are a great replacement for pasta in order to add in more vegetables to your diet. Bonus: it’s lower in calories than pasta!
There are various types of zucchinis; one example is summer squash. Zucchinis contain a lot of vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Additionally, they have no fats, sodium or cholesterol. The largest US producer of Zucchini is Iowa. Zucchinis grow quickly and have a high crop yield.
Written by: Kailee Bar-Nadav
Sources:
https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/spiralizing-gives-veggies-a-new-twist/
https://www.eatright.org/recipes/desserts/chocolate-zucchini-cupcakes-recipe
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