Zucchini

usgb/zuˈkiːni/
noun

A green vegetable, similar to a cucumber, that is often used in cooking.

She added sliced zucchinis to the stir-fry.
Visual representation of "zucchini" - A green vegetable, similar to a cucumber, that is often used in cooking

Often appears as...

  • grilled zucchini
  • roasted zucchini
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Culinary Vegetable

Zucchini is often used in savory dishes and recipes, not sweet ones.

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She sautéed zucchini with herbs for the pasta dish.
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Raw or Cooked

Zucchini can be eaten raw in salads, but it's commonly cooked in various ways.

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I tried a salad with raw zucchini ribbons and Parmesan.
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Cultural Cuisine

Zucchini is common in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine but found globally.

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The ratatouille had plenty of zucchini, typical of French cooking.
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