Enjoy Some Zucchini This May for Harvest of the Month

Zucchini’s mildly sweet flavor, high water content and amazing nutrition profile are just a few of the many reasons we are featuring it this month. It makes a wonderful addition to stir-fries, salads, soups and baked goods –– if you haven’t had zucchini bread yet, you’re in for a treat. Also, did you know that the zucchini is part of the squash family? #squashgoals

Learn more about what makes zucchini so popular, and try our top-notch zucchini recipes to impress anyone in your kitchen this spring. 

Many people enjoy the versatility of zucchini and its role in helping us thrive. For example, the high water content and low-calorie density in zucchini may help keep cravings for less-healthy foods at bay, which can help us meet weight loss and nutrition goals. Additionally, the nutrients in zucchini, including antioxidants, may support eye health, heart health and a robust immune system. 

Here are a few tips to keep in mind once you’re ready to pick up this nutritious treat: 

  • Select zucchini that is firm and free of soft spots and blemishes 
  • Choose small-to-medium-size zucchini (about 6-8 inches long) since they tend to have the most favorable taste and texture
  • Store your zucchini in a plastic or paper bag in your refrigerator, preferably in the crisper drawer, for up to a week, and keep one end of the bag open for air circulation
  • Also, you may want to think twice before getting your peeler out, as many of the nutrients in zucchini are within the skin. 

Other than its excellent nutritional value, one of our favorite things about zucchini is that there are so many different ways to try it. If one method isn’t appealing to your kids, there are several other ways to make it work. You can bake it into crunchy zucchini chips, saute it with other veggies, make it into a spaghetti-style pasta if you have a vegetable spiralizer, chop it and add it to soup, or bake it into sweet treats like muffins — the options are nearly endless. 

Here are some of our best zucchini recipes; we hope you enjoy them as much as we do: