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About the ingredient zucchini. Including 1,075 recipes with zucchini, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

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.

fresh zucchini

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.

bulbous zucchini

Zucchini with the flowers attached is a sign of a truly fresh and immature fruit and is especially sought by many people.

sliced zucchini

sliced zucchini spiral

sliced zucchini

Julienned zucchini

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (124g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 19Calories from Fat 2
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars 2.1
Protein 1.5g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 2% Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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

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

Goat Cheese & Zucchini Omelet for Two

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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.

Farmer's Market Pancakes

Farmer's Market Pancakes

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Beakfast pancake or muffin batter with zucchini, bananas, and raisins.

Zucchini stuffed with Savory Tofu Spread

Zucchini stuffed with Savory Tofu Spread

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Easy to cook, but also very healthy and tasty with Tofu Spread.

Mom's Gazpacho

Mom's Gazpacho

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Gazpacho recipe

Roasted Veg

Roasted Veg

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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.

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What to do when your brother gives you a courgette but you only like potatos.

Easy Gazpacho

Easy Gazpacho

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Gazpacho recipe

Bruschetta Hummus Stuffed Zucchini

Bruschetta Hummus Stuffed Zucchini

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Topped with a simple bruschetta this is a perfect side dish to enjoy all summer.

Eva's Zucchini Bread

Eva's Zucchini Bread

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Eva's Zucchini Bread recipe

Japanese Pumpkin Frittata Served with Bush Tomato Chutney

Japanese Pumpkin Frittata Served with Bush Tomato Chutney

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Japanese-style Frittata seasoned with Australian native spices and served with Australian Bush Tomato Chutney.

Beef and Vegetable Kebabs

Beef & Vegetable Kebabs

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Beef and Vegetable Kebabs recipe

Mama Delilah's Pasta Primavera

Mama Delilah's Pasta Primavera

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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!!!

Charlo's Sweet Zucchini Bread

Charlo's Sweet Zucchini Bread

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Charlo's Zucchini Bread recipe

Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread with Walnuts & Chocolate Chips

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A delicious recipe uses up some of your troublesome zucchinis and makes you take a second look at these summer produce.

Garbanzo Potato Pancakes

Garbanzo Potato Pancakes

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Garbanzo Potato Pancakes recipe

Papoutsakia with Meatballs

Papoutsakia with Meatballs

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Papoutsakia with Meatballs recipe

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tapenade

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tapenade

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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.

Sichuan Fried Rice

Sichuan Fried Rice

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An easy yet flavorful sichuan fried rice is packed with goodness. A great week-day meal is all in one pot.

Vegetable Curry

Vegetable Curry

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Vegetable Curry recipe

Amy's Chili with Hominy (Vegan)

Amy's Chili with Hominy (Vegan)

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Amy's Chili with Hominy (Vegan) recipe

Garden-Fresh Turkey Burgers

Garden-Fresh Turkey Burgers

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Garden-Fresh Turkey Burgers recipe

Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup

Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup

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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.

Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

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Rich and fudgy brownies with a delightful frosting. You'd never know they contained zucchini!

Zucchini Nut Bread

Zucchini Nut Bread

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Zucchini Nut Bread recipe

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