When is Zucchini in Season?
- Summer
Zucchini is also called green summer squash. Choose zucchini that are small to medium and slender for the best flavor and texture. Store unwashed zucchini in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Zucchini can be eaten raw, steamed, grilled, roasted, or sautéed. With a mild taste and texture, it can be added to a variety of dishes.
Fun fact: Thinly slice zucchini or place in a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles (zoodles), which are a great alternative to regular noodles.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Squash Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 21 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
- Squash Brochure (PDF, 3.9 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
- Preserving Zucchini. Utah State University Extension.
- Produce Spotlight: Zucchini. The Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education (ONIE) Project.
Additional Resources
- Zucchini Facts and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Summer Squash (PDF, 1.5 MB). Montana State University Extension.
- Zucchini: Tips and Tricks Video. New York SNAP-Ed.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Zucchini and Corn. SNAP-Ed. University of Kentucky. Plan Eat Move.
- Zucchini Noodles. Ohio SNAP-Ed. Celebrate Your Plate.
- Zucchini Muffins. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Zucchini Zowie. SNAP-Ed. AZ Health Zone.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Zucchini. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Zucchini. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Food Hero Recipes with Zucchini. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Have a Plant® Zucchini Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium zucchini ( 196g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 33 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 5 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 11 mg |
| Sodium | 16 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 2 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 39 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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