Friday, October 5, 2012

Zucchini is ....


Zucchini is shaped like a cucumber, with the outer skin either dark green or yellow in color.
The zucchini is also known as squash and summer squash. 
The vegetable, also belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is related to the melon and c

ucumber, is like tomatoes.
Generally zucchini is served cooked. It can be prepared in a variety of cooking ways like steamed, boiled, grilled, stuffed and baked, barbecued, fried, or in also in recipes such as soufflés.
The zucchini has a delicate flavor and requires little more
than quick cooking with butter or olive oil, with or without fresh herbs.
Zucchini can also be eaten raw, sliced or shredded in a cold salad, as well as lightly cooked in hot salads, as in
Thai or Vietnamese recipes.
If you suffer from a vitamin C deficiency, zucchinis are great for you. Phosphorus and magnesium found in zucchini.
Zucchini contain vitamin A.
Zucchini is one of the easiest fruits to cultivate in
temperate climates.
The flower of the zucchini plant is also edible.
According to World’s Healthiest Foods Nutrition info,
nutrients and vitamins found in zucchini can help prevent
cancer and heart disease.
A zucchini has more potassium than a banana.
The word zucchini comes from ‘zucca’ the Italian word for squash.
One of the very low calories vegetable it is.

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