Its National Zucchini Day! Zucchini is closely related to the cucumber and the melon. One of the most famous summer squashes in America and Europe, Zucchini is also known by the name ‘Courgette’ in some countries. A low-calorie vegetable providing only 17 calories per 100 g, zucchini has many health benefits to offer: it helps to lower cholesterol, maintain low blood sugar, prevent cancer, and curb over eating.
Celebrate this healthy day with our compilation of the best Zucchini recipes:
1. Zuke-anoush (Zucchini Baba Ganoush)
(Courtesy of BitterSweet)
Recipe link here.
2. Zucchini and Shrimp Stir-Fry
(Courtesy of Rasa Malaysia)
Recipe link here.
3. Zucchini Ripieni (Stuffed Zucchini)
(Courtesy of The Mutts Kitchen)
Recipe link here.
4. Roasted Zucchini and Chickpea Soup
(Courtesy of BitterSweet)
Recipe link here.
5. Stuffed Zucchini Bites
(Courtesy of BitterSweet)
Recipe link here.
6. Thai-Style Zucchini Ribbon Salad
(Courtesy of BitterSweet)
Recipe link here.
7. Stuffed Eight-Ball Zucchini
(Courtesy of BitterSweet)
Recipe link here.
8. Zucchini Babka
(Courtesy of BitterSweet)
Read recipe link here.
9. Zucchini Blossom Yogurt Pie
(Courtesy of Banana Wonder)
Read recipe link here.
*Image of “zucchini salad“ via Shutterstock.
