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Zucchini vs Cucumber: How to Tell Them Apart


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  • Author: sadka
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Learn how to distinguish between zucchini and cucumber, their taste differences, and best usage tips in cooking and storage.


Ingredients

  • Zucchini
  • Cucumber

Instructions

  1. Identify zucchini by its dull matte skin and softness.
  2. Identify cucumber by its shiny, firmer skin.
  3. Use zucchini in cooked dishes and cucumber in raw salads.
  4. Store zucchini unwashed in the fridge; keep cucumber in a cool place but not too cold.

Notes

Both vegetables are low in calories and hydrating, but each has unique characteristics that make them suitable for different recipes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Raw Preparation
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 30
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg