Green Zucchini Squash
Estimated Inventory, 18 lbs : 86.86
This item was last sold on : 12/21/24
Description/Taste
The Zucchini squash has a uniformly cylindrical shape with little to no taper from its stem to blossom end. It can be harvested when it is at its baby stage or when more mature at up to six to eight inches long. Many growers and chefs note that Zucchini will be at its peak flavor and texture when five to six inches in length. The exterior glossy skin of the Zucchini is vibrant to dark green in color and delicate enough to consume. Summer squash such as Zucchini are harvested when immature for best flavor, as a result their skin is delicate and prone to easily bruising and scratching. Its flesh is creamy white in color with a spongy yet firm texture and faint traces of edible seeds. It offers a sweet summer squash flavor with nuances of black peppercorn and nutty undertones. In addition to the fruit of the Zucchini plant the flower blossoms of Zucchini are also edible and offer a mild, squash like flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Originally grown as a summer vegetable, Zucchini squash is suitable to forced cultivation in temperate climates and is available for harvest year-round.
Current Facts
Zucchini is a classic summer squash and botanically a member of Cucurbita pepo. Today it is easily the most popularly grown and consumed of all summer squashes. There are numerous Zucchini varieties on the market today with independent names and characteristics. Zucchini can also be harvested at varying stages of maturity, when petite and at its baby stage of growth or when slightly more mature and medium sized. Fully mature Zucchini that are large with hardened skin have not developed much of a place in the commercial marketplace as their flavor and texture at this stage are not preferable for culinary applications. In the culinary context, Zucchini is treated as a vegetable. Botanically, however, the Zucchini is identified as the swollen fruit that stems from the female Zucchini flower.
Nutritional Value
Zucchini squash are a low caloric food and are nearly 94% water. Additionally they offer some vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
Applications
Zucchini squash are mild in flavor, extremely versatile and can be prepared in sweet or savory recipes. Grate Zucchini and add squash to muffin or bread batter, or use to make vegetable pancakes and fritters. Thinly sliced Zucchini works well in salads or as part of a fresh (raw) appetizer such as vegetarian carpaccio. When sliced thinly lengthwise Zucchini squash can be an excellent substitute for conventional noodles in pasta preparations. Sliced Zucchini squash can be grilled, steamed, sautéed or battered and fried. Larger more mature squashes are perfectly sized for hollowing and baking when stuffed with meats, cheeses and grains. The Zucchini blossoms additionally can be stuffed with soft cheeses and herbs then battered and fried. The flavor and texture of Zucchini will complement a variety of ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, corn, eggplant, fresh herbs such as parsley, basil and oregano, olive oil, pine nuts, eggs, citrus juice, sausage, roasted chicken and cheeses such as ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan. Zucchini squash will keep best when kept dry and refrigerated, for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Zucchini squash may owe its parentage to Italy but its commercial success was one achieved in the United States, specifically Southern California’s Los Angeles where it was featured on the menu of the famous 1920’s restaurant Café Marcell and also made several appearances in food features of the Los Angeles Times.
Geography/History
While many summer squashes can trace their origins back to the early Americas Zucchini squash is believed to be native to Milan, Italy. Renowned squash historian Harry S. Paris notes the squash is a Milanese variety listed in an Italian seed pamphlet from 1901 for a squash named zucca quarantine vera nana. Zucchini would make its way to the United States via Italian immigrants around the time of World War I. Mention of the Zucchini can be found in American seed catalogs such as Los Angeles Germain Seed and Plant Co. where it was first listed as ”Italian squash” in 1918 then renamed in 1919 as Zucchini. The Zucchini caught on so quickly as a favorite squash of American growers and chefs that by 1920 the same catalog devoted a whole page to the now sought after Zucchini squash. Like many summer squash types when grown in mild to warm climates with ample sun exposure the Zucchini will be a highly prolific fruiter. So prolific in fact that August 8th is known as national sneak some zucchini onto your neighbor’s porch day, a nod to the overabundance of Zucchini many growers experience in the summer months.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Wonderful Sushi Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-757-6634 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| College Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Picada Latin Cuisine | Bonita CA | 619-370-9746 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pendry SD (Pendry Banquets) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Something Homemade | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
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| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
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| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
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| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 mike |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
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| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Comedor Nishi | La Jolla CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Kinme Omakase | San Diego CA | 619-231-0700 |
| UPAC Enterprise Center | San Diego CA | 6192557644 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Buckboard Catering & Events | El Cajon CA | 619-334-4400 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
| Cocina de Barrio NP | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
| The Plot Express (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-6846 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Dot Café | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Adobo House | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Savory Moment (1) | Carlsbad CA | 619-633-8863 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
| MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Zucchini Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
