Green zucchini, often simply called zucchini, is a popular type of summer squash known for its versatility, mild flavor, and tender texture. It’s one of the most widely used vegetables in both home cooking and professional kitchens.
🔍 Key Characteristics:
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Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
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Color: Deep green skin, sometimes speckled or striped with lighter green or white
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Shape: Long and cylindrical, usually straight but can be slightly curved
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Texture: Smooth, tender skin with pale, moist, spongy flesh inside
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Flavor: Mild, slightly sweet, with a subtle earthy note—more neutral than other squashes
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Seeds: Small and soft when harvested young; edible and unobtrusive
🍽️ Culinary Uses:
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Raw: Great in salads, slaws, or as veggie sticks with dip
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Cooked: Can be grilled, roasted, sautéed, steamed, fried, or baked
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Used in dishes like:
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Stir-fries
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Pasta (as spiralized “zoodles”)
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Casseroles
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Fritters
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Ratatouille
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Zucchini bread or muffins
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Can be stuffed, blended into sauces, or added to soups and stews
🥗 Nutrition Highlights:
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Low in calories
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High in water content (~95%)
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A good source of:
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A (from beta-carotene)
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Potassium
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Fiber
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Antioxidant-rich and easy to digest



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