How to Use zucchini in a Sentence

zucchini

noun
Definition of zucchininext
  • Drain the spaghetti and add to the pan with the zucchini.
    — Maria Pasquale, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Return the eggplant and zucchini to the pan and bring to a boil.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2021
  • Roughly chop the skinned peppers and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
  • The basil was fresh and the julienned zucchini gives a nice crunch.
    — cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
  • The zingy meatballs are oven-roasted while the zucchini chars in a pan on the stove.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Longer foods like carrots and zucchini may need to be cut in half to fit in the chute.
    — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Turn the zucchini while peeling and be careful not to reach the seeds.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Yes, poor zucchini is kind of like the smooth jazz of the squash world, but these 4 recipes might change all that.
    — Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The meat will overfill the zucchini by about half an inch.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
  • Again remove the vegetable to the bowl with the zucchini and onions and peppers.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2020
  • The farm staff would try to set aside a few extra pieces of zucchini for Jacius.
    — Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan large enough to hold the courgettes (zucchini) in one layer.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The zucchini sneaks in more veggies and adds flavor and moisture to the loaves.
    — Janet McCracken, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Drain the zucchini with a slotted spoon, place in a bowl and leave in the fridge to rest and soften for at least 2 hours.
    — Maria Pasquale, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Place zucchini on the base of the egg slicer and gently push down to create thin, even slices.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
  • This is a delicious way to put the last of that zucchini to good use.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Choose zucchini that are slim, firm and bright green for the best results.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the zucchini and a large pinch of salt.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Spread the zucchini mixture over half of the omelet, then sprinkle with half of the chives and parsley.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2021
  • Toss the zucchini with the maple tahini glaze to coat pieces lightly.
    — chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2021
  • To prepare the cake: Shred the zucchini in a food processor (or with a box grater).
    — Bill St. John, The Know, 16 Apr. 2020
  • In a colander, toss the zucchini with salt and drain for 30 minutes.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Scrub the zucchini, then trim off stem and blossom ends.
    — SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Just shred raw zucchini using a box grater, and fold it right in.
    — Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Place half of the zucchini into a clean pot or bowl, then add a few Tbsp.
    — Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 11 July 2022
  • Half the tiers were zucchini cake, and the other half were olive oil-, lemon- and rosemary-flavored.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs with a fork; stir in ham, cooked rice, corn, chiles, cheeses and zucchini mixture.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2020
  • In a large bowl, combine the scallions, zucchini, corn, olive oil and sazon.
    — Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2021
  • For the main course, guests had a gran pezzo of beef cooked with rosemary roasted potatoes and zucchini flan.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Popular dishes include the Thai zucchini bowl and the Peruvian ceviche (try it with the sustainable Bakkafrost Salmon), and there are natural wines and desserts, all made with whole foods, to round out your meal.
    — Katie Chang, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

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