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Zucchini
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I prefer the name courgette to zucchini, it seems so much more exotic. It is a member of the same family that marrow, squash, choko and pumpkin belong. In my opinion choko and squash are deathly boring and bland, but courgette is quite delicious. It resembles a small cucumber. The most common are dark green but they can also beyellow and pale green. Courgettes flowers can be eaten.

Pick out the glossy, unblemished plants. Available from every greengrocer and supermarket.

Store in a plastic bag in the crisper section of the fridge for up to 4 days.
Category: Vegetable
In Season: Summer Autumn
To Buy:
Pick out the glossy, unblemished plants. Available from every greengrocer and supermarket.
To Store:
Store in a plastic bag in the crisper section of the fridge for up to 4 days.
Tips & Tricks:
Cooking Tips:
Slice lengthways, brush with a great quality olive oil and grill on a very hot grill pan for 2 minutes each size.

Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Weight (grams):
43
Carbohydrates, g:
0.7
Fat (g):
0.1
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.0
Folic Acid:
Amines:
Negligible
Glutamates:
n/a
Energy (kJ):
31
Protein (g):
0.5
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Vitamin C:
Antioxidants:
Salicylates:
High

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Cold and Flus
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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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