Zucchini - A Simple Guide

A simple guide to

ZUCCHINI

Zucchini has a mild, slighty sweet flavor with a spongy inside & crunchy peel.

In Season May - September

How to Select Look for small to medium zucchini. It should be bright green & firm.

Avoid zucchini that has scrapes or cuts.

How to Store Refrigerate unwashed, uncut zucchini in a paper or plastic bag with one end open up to 1-2 weeks.

Blanch sliced zucchini in boiling water for 1 minute. Freeze in airtight container up to 3 months.

Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3-5 days.

Add grated zucchini to sauces & baked goods for extra fiber, vitamins & minerals.

How to Prepare Zucchini can be added to any recipe & be prepared in many ways.

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Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe Serving size

(460g)

370

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value* Total Fat 13g Saturated Fat 6g

17% 30%

Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 60mg Sodium 410mg Total Carbohydrate 36g Dietary Fiber 8g Total Sugars 10g Includes 0g Added Sugars

20% 18% 13% 29% 0%

Protein 31g Vitamin D 0mcg

0%

Calcium 293mg

25%

Iron 5mg

30%

Potassium 1075mg

25%

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add beef, onion & garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes, crumbling meat throughout.

2. Add zucchini & mushrooms. Cover & cook 4-5 Are calories & sodium close to a minutes or until beef is cooked through. match?

3. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes & basil. Break pasta in half & press into sauce. Spoon tomato sauce over pasta until covered. Cover & simmer 15-20 minutes or until pasta is ready.

4. Top with cheese & serve.

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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