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Follow this simple tutorial and learn four different ways to cut zucchini. Slice into planks for salads, rounds for sautéing or dipping, and cubes (or small dice) for roasting or a variety of other recipes. Zucchini’s mild taste adapts to a huge variety of other flavors and recipes.
The unassuming zucchini is stuffed with fiber and nutrients including lutein for eye health, B6 and folate.
How to cut zucchini
Plank Cut
- Cut the stem end off the zucchin and place on cutting board.
- With a sharp knife, divide the zucchini lengthwise into planks about ¾ inch thick.
round cut
- Remove and discard the stem end of the zucchini.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the zucchini width wise into coins about ¾ inch thick
diced cut/cubes
- Using a sharp knife cut the zucchini lengthwise into planks about ½ inch thick. Cut each plank into sticks about a ½ inch in width.
- Line up the sticks so they are even, cut them from one end to the other at ½ inch intervals to achieve a dice.
- Make the cubes or dice smaller or bigger depending on recipe.
recipes with zucchini
- Grilled Zucchini Planks
- Zucchini Enchiladas
- Baked Zucchini Fries
- Zucchini Fritters
- Zucchini Ravioli
- Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- Zucchini Salad
- Zucchini Brownies
- Zoodles with Pesto
- Zucchini Tater Tots
- Zucchini Bread Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Frequently asked questions
Place the zucchini pieces in an airtight container. Add a piece of paper towel at the top to absorb moisture. The pieces will keep for 3 to 4 days.
Freeze the pieces well spaced out on a cookie sheet or other flat plan. Once frozen solid, transfer to other airtight container and use within 3 months for best taste
Leave the skin on! It’s thin, tasty and full of nutrients.
Whether grilled in long planks, cut into circles and dipped like a chip, or cooked into a summer classic like ratatouille, zucchinis contribute to a wide range of warm-weather recipes.
More cutting tutorials:
- How to Cut an Onion
- How to Cut Leeks
- How to Cup Tomatoes
- How to Cut an Oranges
- How to Cut an Avocado
- How to Cut Cabbage
- How to Cut Romaine Lettuce
- How to Cut Garlic
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How to Cut Zucchini
Ingredients
- 1 Zucchini
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, slice off the top stem side of the zucchini.
Then cut into desired shape:
- Planks: Using a sharp knife, cut the zucchini lengthwise into planks about ¾ inch thick.
- Rounds/Coins: Using a sharp knife, cut the zucchini width wise into coins about ¾ inch thick
- Cubes/Diced: Using a sharp knife cut the zucchini lengthwise into planks about ½ inch thick. Cut each plank into sticks about a ½ inch in width. Line up the sticks so they are even, cut them from one end to the other at ½ inch intervals to achieve a dice.
- Use as desired in a recipe.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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