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
  • Add the zucchini cubes to the pan and turn them over to coat with the oil.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2019
  • Add the breadcrumbs to the zucchini, toss and serve hot.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2019
  • 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
  • Grate zucchini using the largest holes of a box grater (about 2 cups packed).
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Aug. 2019
  • Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the peas, zucchini, chicken, potatoes and sage.
    — ExpressNews.com, 28 Aug. 2019
  • 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
  • Use it in place of an oven mitt, to press water out of tofu, or to pat dry slices of salted zucchini.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
  • During the last few minutes of cooking, season with salt and pepper and add the diced zucchini and garlic.
    — Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024

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