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Courgette (see zucchini)
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 the courgette is quite delicious. It resembles a small cucumber. The most common are dark green but they can also beyellow and pale green. Courgette flowers can be eaten.
Category: Vegetable
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Pick out the glossy, unblemished plants. Available from every greengrocer and supermarket.
To Store:
Store in the crisper section of the fridge in a plastic veggie bag. Store for up to 4 days.
Tips & Tricks:
Cooking Tips:
Steam, chargrill in olive oil, stir fry or roast - all delicious!

Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Energy (kJ):
73
Protein (g):
1.2
Saturated Fat, g :
0.0
Vitamin C:
Amines:
Negligible
Glutamates:
n/a
Carbohydrates, g:
1.6
Fat (g):
0.3
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.0
Folic Acid:
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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