Zucchini

Unfortunately for some growers, zucchini squash problems, like hollowed out zucchini, can make a bountiful harvest hard to give away to hapless passers-by. When your… Read More »Is Hollow Zucchini Safe To Eat?

Unlike harder vegetables (like this cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash), zucchini has a high water content. That means that if you overbake it, the water will… Read More »Can You Overcook Zucchini?

Once you prepare the zucchini — slicing, shredding or chopping — there isn’t much skin there so you really won’t notice if it’s tough. Anytime… Read More »Should Zucchini Be Soft When Cooked?

When cooking with grated zucchini, it’s important to squeeze out the moisture to stop your dish from going soggy. Does zucchini need to be drained?… Read More »Do You Need To Remove Water From Zucchini?

If you let the zucchini get too big, the seeds will be large and the flesh won’t be quite as tender. However, large zucchini squash… Read More »What Happens If You Let Zucchini Grow Too Long?

Zucchini can be a source of food poisoning. In 2022, zucchini were recalled in 18 states due to contamination with Salmonella. A Salmonella infection often… Read More »Can Zucchini Make You Sick?

Zucchini helps to remove puffy bags around the eyes. That is caused due to excessive water retention and the high water content. External application of… Read More »Does Zucchini Help With Bags Under Eyes?

Zucchini can be eaten raw or cooked in soups, stews, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and more. Is zucchini better to eat raw or cooked? But,… Read More »Can You Eat Zucchini Raw In A Salad?

If you struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), zucchini may be your go-to tummy-friendly veggie. Zucchini is low in a group of fibers that are… Read More »Is Zucchini Good For Bloating?

Even with the skin on, a 1/2-cup serving of zucchini has only 1 gram of fiber, while the same amount of cucumber has only 0.3… Read More »Is Zucchini A Low Fiber Food?