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Vegetable Wise: Zucchini
Forget those neglected, starchy, torpedo-like behemoths. Tender small-to-medium zucchinis are the star ingredient in these easy, garden-fresh dishes, sure to please even the worst of squash skeptics.
Zucchini Nutrition
Zucchini has just 29 calories per 1 cup. It offers lutein, beta carotene and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that promote good vision. Additional nutrients: potassium, magnesium, manganese, folate, fiber, vitamins C and A.
Healthy Zucchini Recipes
Herbed Zucchini Soup
Roasted Zucchini & Pesto
Mary's Zucchini with Parmesan
Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
In this recipe, zucchini is paired with gnocchi (potato dumplings) for a satisfying summer supper. As this recipe proves, just a little butter adds a lot of flavor without adding a ton of calories.
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
Oven-frying instead of deep-frying zucchini sticks makes for a healthier -- but no less delicious -- twist on classic bar food.
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
Grilling is a great low-fat way to cook vegetables -- the fire also brings out their sweetness.
Get the Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash with Avocado recipe
Healthy Zucchini Recipes
If you think Fettuccine Alfredo is synonymous with unhealthy, you'll love this lighter take made with whole-wheat pasta, grated Parmesan and a creamy sauce thickened with cornstarch (a secret weapon in spa kitchens). Zucchini adds some color and ups the nutritional ante.
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
A crispy breadcrumb topping and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese make this casserole of nutrition-packed summer veggies irresistable.
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Top Chef judge and KitchenDaily expert Gail Simmons tops a wholesome whole-wheat pizza crust with grilled zucchini, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
These attractive crêpes are stuffed with zucchini, green beans and corn. Part-skim ricotta, Monterey Jack cheese and reduced-fat sour cream add calcium and protein, turning the dish into a filling meal.
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
Leftover cooked rice, low-fat sausage, beans, and plenty of veggies add up to a delicious and well-rounded one-dish meal.
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
The great thing about frittatas (an Italian-style omelet) is that they can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This one is loaded with vegetables and brightened with fresh herbs (which add a bright flavor and pack an antioxidant punch).
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
In this Middle Eastern recipe, zucchini is stuffed with ground lamb and brown rice seasoned with a spicy blend of marjoram, cumin, mint, allspice and cayenne.
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes