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Zucchini

Make fantastic summer squash with these quick and easy tips

Best to buy
Zucchini is available all year long, but peak during late spring.

Cut & clean
Zucchini is low maintenance. Keep it simple: give them a rinse under cool water, but leave the skins on. Slice lengthwise or widthwise, dice, or cut into matchstick-sized pieces.

The smaller, the tastier!
Smaller zucchinis have the most flavor.

Quick & easy recipe
Slice zucchini lengthwise and roast with sliced onions and a dash of salt and pepper for a super side dish.


Preparation, uses, and tips

Wash zucchini just before using. The thin skins don’t need to be removed. Slice zucchini lengthwise and roast with sliced onions, add to soups or crudités, or stew with tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

Buying and storing tips

Zucchini are available all year long, but are at their peak during late spring. Select smaller zucchini, from 2 to 8 inches (5–20cm) in length, with smooth, unblemished skins. Very large zucchini can be tough and bitter. Zucchini are perishable and should be used promptly, but they can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Varieties

Zucchini is a variety of summer squash. The individual squash range in size from 2 inches (5 cm) to 2 feet (61cm) long. Baby zucchini is also available.

Nutrition Highlights

Zucchini (raw, chopped with skin), 1 cup (135g)
Calories: 17
Protein: 1.4g
Carbohydrate: 3.6g
Total Fat: 0.17g
Fiber: 1.5g
*Good source of: Vitamin C (11mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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