This is prime time for harvesting zucchinis, the slender green-skinned vegetable that everyone loves to grow. Kenny loves to grow the golden zucchini even more. But after a few weeks of a prolific harvest, this garden staple soon wears out its welcome. Here are a few interesting fact about this wonderful veggie that might keep you wanting more.
~ One zucchini has just 25 calories (compared to a baked potato, for example, which has 130 calories).
~ Zucchini is fat free, cholesterol free, low in sodium, rich in manganese and vitamin C and has more potassium than a banana.
~ The word zucchini comes from ‘zucca’ the Italian word for squash.
~ Biggest is NOT best. The most flavorful zucchinis are small- to medium-sized.
~ Zucchini bread is one of the most popular ways to use zucchini.
If you are a follower of our website you already know I post lots of zucchini recipes. I have researched and tried tons of recipes myself. I even have a little cookbook I created a few years ago for our WIC mothers.
Zucchini is such a versatile vegetable with a mild flavor that is easily changed by incorporating different herbs, spices and even fruits. I will continue to post recipes using the amazing veggie; I’ll even tell you how to make applesauce for your little one and make crushed pineapple.
Does anyone remember the event in this picture? The “Zucchini Derby – 2010”, what a fun day all the kids had making race cars out of them.
