How to Use zucchini in a Sentence

zucchini

noun
  • Drain the spaghetti and add to the pan with the zucchini.
    Maria Pasquale, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Roughly chop the skinned peppers and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
  • The zingy meatballs are oven-roasted while the zucchini chars in a pan on the stove.
    Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Longer foods like carrots and zucchini may need to be cut in half to fit in the chute.
    Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Turn the zucchini while peeling and be careful not to reach the seeds.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The farm staff would try to set aside a few extra pieces of zucchini for Jacius.
    Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan large enough to hold the courgettes (zucchini) in one layer.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The zucchini sneaks in more veggies and adds flavor and moisture to the loaves.
    Janet McCracken, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Drain the zucchini with a slotted spoon, place in a bowl and leave in the fridge to rest and soften for at least 2 hours.
    Maria Pasquale, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Place zucchini on the base of the egg slicer and gently push down to create thin, even slices.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
  • This is a delicious way to put the last of that zucchini to good use.
    Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the zucchini and a large pinch of salt.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Place half of the zucchini into a clean pot or bowl, then add a few Tbsp.
    Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 11 July 2022
  • Half the tiers were zucchini cake, and the other half were olive oil-, lemon- and rosemary-flavored.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The blend elevated and enhanced the mild taste of the zucchini.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 28 July 2023
  • Stir in zucchini along with basil, Parmesan and chives.
    Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
  • While the zucchini covers your fiber needs, the eggs used as a binder deliver on the protein and healthy fats.
    Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Shred 1 medium zucchini into the bowl using the large holes on a box grater.
    Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • There are just 3 grams of net carbs per 1 medium-sized zucchini.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The broth is made of chicken or beef stock, and the soup is loaded with carrots, potatoes and squash or zucchini.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Uncover the Dutch oven and add the fish and zucchini to the pot; cover and cook for about 4 minutes or until the fish just turns opaque.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Summertime brings summer squash, and that means zucchini as far as the eye can see.
    Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
  • Serve with the tortillas, onion, zucchini (if desired), cilantro, jalapeño (if desired) and lime wedges.
    Southern Kitchen, USA TODAY, 12 July 2022
  • Raw zucchini gets a jolt of sour and spicy pepperoncini in Ali’s recipe.
    New York Times, 20 July 2022
  • Dishes range from zucchini salad to quail in plum sauce.
    Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
  • Red onion omelets are spiced up with chili pepper, potatoes and zucchini.
    Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Swap potatoes out for zucchini for latkes that are lower in carbs and calories.
    Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The delicious nut is great as a snack on its own or mixed into your favorite zucchini bread recipe.
    Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2022
  • For the sweetest flavor, choose zucchini that are no more than 8 inches long and 2-1/2 inches around.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
  • This recipe calls for a whole bass or snapper, which gets seasoned, stuffed and roasted on top of zucchini or carrots for a sheet pan meal.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2022

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