Zucchini
About the ingredient zucchini. Including 1,075 recipes with zucchini, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What is zucchini?
The zucchini is low in calories and contains useful amounts of folate, potassium, and vitamin A. 1/2 cup of zucchini also contains 19% of the recommended amount of manganese.
When used for food, zucchini are usually picked when under 20 cm (8 in.) in length, and the seeds are soft and immature. Mature zucchini can be as much as three feet long but are often fibrous and not as appetizing as the younger zucchini.
Zucchini with the flowers attached is a sign of a truly fresh and immature fruit and is especially sought by many people.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (124g)Where found
Zucchini is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Zucchini is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does zucchini weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped | 124 grams |
| 1 cup, sliced | 113 grams |
| 1 large | 323 grams |
| 1 medium | 196 grams |
| 1 slice | 9 grams |
| 1 small | 118 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 夏南瓜 | |
| British (UK) term: | courgette | |
| en français: | zucchini | |
| en español: | calabacín |
Recipes using zucchini
There are 1075 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Goat Cheese & Zucchini Omelet for Two
Eggs & zucchini creamily enveloped by warm and creamy tangy goat cheese and sweet caramelized onion mixture. When you've got zucchini overload and aren't sure what to do, this is my go-to recipe that feeds the need.
Zucchini stuffed with Savory Tofu Spread
Easy to cook, but also very healthy and tasty with Tofu Spread.
Roasted Veg
This is an awesomely flexible dinner. You basically chop everything up, douse it in oil and some salt, pepper or whichever spices you're in the mood for (or grab first!) and chuck it in the oven for an hour or so.
What to do when your brother gives you a courgette.
What to do when your brother gives you a courgette but you only like potatos.
Mama Delilah's Pasta Primavera
Hearty and zesty, this is my favorite pasta to make. It's a little bit of work, but comes out as stunning visually as it tastes. Definitely worth the effort. Enjoy!!!
Bruschetta Hummus Stuffed Zucchini
Topped with a simple bruschetta this is a perfect side dish to enjoy all summer.
Japanese Pumpkin Frittata Served with Bush Tomato Chutney
Japanese-style Frittata seasoned with Australian native spices and served with Australian Bush Tomato Chutney.
Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread with Walnuts & Chocolate Chips
A delicious recipe uses up some of your troublesome zucchinis and makes you take a second look at these summer produce.
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tapenade
Instead of mayonnaise, use green olives tapenade to spread the sandwich, which gives the sandwich tangy flavor. Grilling adds the nice smokiness into the these juicy and tender summer vegetables. Delicious and light summer sandwiches.
Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup
This hearty Italian vegetable soup delivers. It is chock full of vegetables, two kinds of beans, pasta, and tomatoes, everything needed for a relaxed Sunday meal.
Sichuan Fried Rice
An easy yet flavorful sichuan fried rice is packed with goodness. A great week-day meal is all in one pot.
Zucchini Brownies
Rich and fudgy brownies with a delightful frosting. You'd never know they contained zucchini!
