Zucchini
Zucchini, courgette, or Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica is a summer squash, a vining herbaceous plant whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and epicarp (rind) are still soft and edible.
Identity
Identity
General reference for identifying zucchini.
Zucchini, courgette, or Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica is a summer squash, a vining herbaceous plant whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and epicarp (rind) are still soft and edible.
Used In Recipes
Best Vegetarian Lasagna
LasagnaBest Vegetarian LasagnaMedium
- 1 medium zucchini (cut into ½-inch pieces)
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
Sheet Pan ChickenGreek Sheet Pan Chicken DinnerMedium
- 1 medium zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced)
Substitutions
Acceptable
Seasonal Vegetables -> Zucchini
2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, green beans, butternut squash, potatoes, bell pepper, zucchini or yellow squash
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Seriously Good Vegetable Soup