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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