Zucchini can be shaped into noodle-like spirals and used as a low-carbohydrate substitute for pasta or noodles. Tastes delicious when prepared stir fried or in a Mediterranean Ratatouille. Use oregano and thyme to make the ratatouille taste really exotic! Also use in bakes, soups or on the BBQ. Approximately 250g. Shelf life: 12 days if kept at max. 6 °C.
Description
Zucchini or courgette is also called squash or marrow. Often used in Oriental stir fries and Italian cuisine.
Nutritional Values
Zucchini are low in food energy (approximately 71 kilo joules or 17 kilo calories per 100 grams or 3 1⁄2 ounces fresh zucchini) and contain useful amounts of Folate (24 μg/100 g), potassium (261 mg/100 g), and Provitamin A (200 IU [10 RAE]/100 g).
Ingredients
- Zucchini
