Eat Seasonably - ZUCCHINI

Selecting and Storing:

• Zucchini is available year round, but in peak season from June through September.

• When choosing a zucchini, look for smooth, dark green skin with few blemishes.

• Although monster-sized zucchini are fun, they aren’t as tasty as their smaller counterparts.  If one of yours has gotten away from you, grate it and use it in a muffin or bread recipe for added moisture and fiber.

• Zucchini can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Preparation and Recipe Ideas:

• Zucchini has a mild flavor and is delicious raw!  Slice into coins for dipping into hummus or make long slices and spread with yogurt dip for kid-friendly roll-ups!

• Grated zucchini is incredibly versatile.  It can be added to muffins, meatballs or even used as a replacement for rice.

• Roast zucchini sticks or slices for healthy alternatives to fries and chips!

• Zucchini is a great low-carb replacement for pasta.  Use a spiralizer to make “zoodles” or your vegetable peeler to slice thicker, lasagna-style sheets.

FEED-Favorite Recipes:

• Chicken Zoodle Soup

• Baked Zucchini Sticks

• Garlic Parmesan Zoodles

• Zucchini Tater Tots

• Zucchini Burrito Boats