Zucchini are actually super healthy!

If you’re like me, you probably never thought of zucchini as a nutritional powerhouse. Well guess what, they are! How did I not know this all this time?? Maybe I’m just very forgetful. Anyway, zucchini are loaded with potassium, Vitamin C, A, K, manganese, lutein, fiber and folate. That’s fantastic because they go with everything and thrive with just about any cooking method. Here’s a great article about the full health benefits of zucchini from Health.com.

Zucchini are related to cucumbers, botanically, and I prefer making pickles with zucchini rather than cucumbers, actually. And what would a good summer Minestrone soup be without several zucchini?! Here are 12 Zucchini Recipes for the weekend from La Cucina Italiana.

Enjoy and cheers to good health!