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4. Zucchini
Did you know one cup of chopped zucchini is only 20 calories? It also packs 2 g protein, vitamin A and vitamin C and is low in fat. This popular summer squash has a mild, nutty flavour and is also quite versatile-you can even include it in dessert, like we did in our recipe for Fruity Vegetable Muffins. When choosing a zucchini, find one that's small, firm and has no bruises or soft spots, especially near the ...
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4. Zucchini
Did you know one cup of chopped zucchini is only 20 calories? It also packs 2 g protein, vitamin A and vitamin C and is low in fat. This popular summer squash has a mild, nutty flavour and is also quite versatile-you can even include it in dessert, like we did in our recipe for Fruity Vegetable Muffins. When choosing a zucchini, find one that's small, firm and has no bruises or soft spots, especially near the stem. Let bright colour guide you to the best pick-the greener, the better. You can store your zucchini in the fridge for up to five days, but make sure you wrap it in plastic so it doesn't dry out.
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