This article is from the Health Articles series.
Nutritional Information:
Good source of vitamin C.
What To Look For:
Small squash with thin, glossy skins. Zucchini should be less
than 8" long.
Storage, Easy Cooking:
Will keep for 3 days or more if refrigerated. Rinse and remove
stem and blossom end. Cut into pieces of desired size.
Best Uses:
Bake whole or halved, drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper,
at 350°F, for 20 to 25 minutes. Or wilt slices in a very small
amount of water with salt, pepper, and olive oil for 6 to
8 minutes. Fresh basil makes a good accompaniment.
 
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