Zucchini

Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer vegetable from the gourd family, originally from Central America and now cultivated worldwide. It has a cylindrical shape, a smooth skin typically dark green in colour, and a delicate, mildly sweet flavour. Raw, it can be added to salads or grated into batters. boiled or steamed it makes a light side dish. roasted it pairs beautifully with herbs and cheese. It is an excellent ingredient in soups, risotto, ratatouille and vegetable fritters. Low in calories and rich in water, B vitamins and minerals, it can be prepared in countless ways and combined easily with meat, fish and other vegetables.