zucchini
noun
Examples of zucchini in a Sentence
Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023
Slice eggplant and zucchini into thin rounds, around ¼-inch thick.
—Charlotte Druckman / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin, Prop Styling By Valeria Suasnavas , WSJ, 7 Dec. 2023
Roast Turkey Meatballs and Onions With Lemony Sautéed Zucchini
Lemon zest adds flavor and brightness to simple turkey meatballs roasted with red onions and served with tender zucchini sautéed with garlic and more lemon.
—Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023
These zucchini fries from Ellie Krieger are baked in a parmesan-panko coating, giving them an umami crunch with each bite.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
For a low-carb option, substitute in cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
It was smeared with a healthy dose of tartar sauce and layered with pickled zucchini for a zingy pop, plus a smattering of shredded red cabbage for freshness.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 6 Dec. 2023
Zucchini-Potato Latkes Grated zucchini adds some levity and color to these potato pancakes.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
Here are some examples of snacks and mini-meals that incorporate proteins:
Add veggies, like shredded zucchini or finely chopped kale and fresh fruit to oats, and garnish generously with nuts, seeds, or both.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 9 Nov. 2023
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Word History
Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd
1925, in the meaning defined above
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