Zucchini squash

photo credit: gourmetsleuth

Other Names:Courgettes

What is Zucchini squash?

Zucchini squash is an easy-to-grow summer squash eaten raw, boiled or steamed. Also know as a courgette, the zucchini which is commonly dark green comes in other colors including grey and yellow. The squash has a bland flavor. This squash should be picked small and young for best flavor. Larger squash can be used to stuff and bake or cut up and used in soups or stews. The squash flowers of this variety are also eaten, see "squash flowers" for more information.

Substitute for Zucchini squash

If you don't have any zucchini squash you can substitute any other summer squash such as:

Patty pan
OR - Yellow squash
OR - Globe shape zucchini

Equivalents

1 lb = 3 medium squash

metric conversions →

Summer Squash

Nutrition Information For Zucchini squash

Serving Size

1 cup, chopped

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 12mg

Potassium

325g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 4g

Dietary Fiber 1g

10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 2g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Zucchini squash Recipes

Tagine With Vegetables And Olives
This Tagine With Vegetables And Olives includes onions, zucchini, garlic, peppers, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and flavored with cumin and coriander. Cooks in under an hour. Flavorful way to serve vegetables.
Calabacitas con Elote (Zucchini with Corn)
This has to be one of the oldest dishes in Mexican homes. Almost everyone had a little garden in their backyard and squash was one of the staples harvested. We had this dish frequently in the summer g
Zucchini Gruyere Frittata
This is a nice low-carb use for some that summer zucchini. The recipe also includes green onions, basil and red pepper flakes.
Vegetable Tacos
This recipe for Vegetable Tacos can be made with any of your favorite vegetables but in this variation we use 3 types of squash. The vegetables are roasted on a grill. The Cilantro Pesto brings out the flavor.
Fresh Summer Corn Salad With Creamy Italian Vinaigrette
Bobby Flay teams up with Hellman's to make this easy summer corn salad made with fresh corn, basil, Italian dressing, tomatoes, onions, mayo, balsamic and olive oil.

Related Recipes

Learn About Chayote Squash

This article is about chayote squash, a fruit we eat like a vegetable which is common in Mexico eaten raw in salads or cooked. Learn about the history, how to grow your own and find some recipes too. More

Popular Features: