zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē 
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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Ground beef or beans would work well instead of the turkey, and peas, zucchini, asparagus or cauliflower could be swapped in for the broccoli.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
With warmer months on the horizon, Rodriguez is planning dishes that will feature ingredients like pattypan squash, mushrooms, beets, cucumbers and zucchini, while the farm’s heirloom tomatoes will remain a centerpiece paired with items like burrata or polenta.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Used a combo of squash and zucchini.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Breakfast is heavy on the fruit and coconut water, with avocado toast making an occasional appearance, while lunch and dinner are anyone’s guess—favorites include a cauliflower-crust pizza with cashew cheese as well as a nice zucchini ravioli.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
With warmer months on the horizon, Rodriguez is planning dishes that will feature ingredients like pattypan squash, mushrooms, beets, cucumbers and zucchini, while the farm’s heirloom tomatoes will remain a centerpiece paired with items like burrata or polenta.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Used a combo of squash and zucchini.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Breakfast is heavy on the fruit and coconut water, with avocado toast making an occasional appearance, while lunch and dinner are anyone’s guess—favorites include a cauliflower-crust pizza with cashew cheese as well as a nice zucchini ravioli.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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