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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The structural presentation was exactly the same for both, but Danny’s green dish with scallop mousse and zucchini played with mild flavors while Rasika’s red take with daal quenelle, pickled beets and rasma sauce — an homage to her Tamil heritage — carried balanced depth and spice.
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Bean burritos and zucchini fritters are two of her favorites.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 Mar. 2024
Shredded zucchini adds a serving of veggies while sour cream adds moisture.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Shredded zucchini shares the limelight with the orzo; it can be quickly shredded using the shredding disk of a food processor.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2024
Get The Recipe 23 of 25 Fresh Vegetable Lasagna
Update the weeknight staple with veggies like zucchini and bell peppers in this super-easy vegetable lasagna recipe.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
Shred 1 medium zucchini into the bowl using the large holes on a box grater.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
There’s a veggie wrap, too, with zucchini and portobello mushrooms.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
Allow your summer zucchini haul to shine in this amazing quick bread recipe.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Bean burritos and zucchini fritters are two of her favorites.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 Mar. 2024
Shredded zucchini adds a serving of veggies while sour cream adds moisture.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Shredded zucchini shares the limelight with the orzo; it can be quickly shredded using the shredding disk of a food processor.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2024
Get The Recipe 23 of 25 Fresh Vegetable Lasagna
Update the weeknight staple with veggies like zucchini and bell peppers in this super-easy vegetable lasagna recipe.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
Shred 1 medium zucchini into the bowl using the large holes on a box grater.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
There’s a veggie wrap, too, with zucchini and portobello mushrooms.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
Allow your summer zucchini haul to shine in this amazing quick bread recipe.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
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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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