Organic Yellow Round Zucchini

The rare golden-colored variety, perfect for stuffed and creative recipes

Sweet pulp, compact consistency and a round shape that invites you to try signature cuisine

Organic Yellow Round Zucchini: Authenticity and Artisanal Flavor

La Organic Yellow Round Zucchini It is one of the most popular varieties fascinating and rare of the Italian summer garden: small golden spheres with a diameter of 8-12 cm, from bright yellow color (sometimes tending towards golden orange), with a pulp compact, firm, sweet and deeply flavourful. Unlike the classic green elongated courgettes, the round shape makes it the ideal ingredient for stuffed recipes and for gourmet presentations with a high aesthetic impact. Grown in organic farming, fully expresses the sweet and slightly herbaceous character of the fruit, with a flavour that is simultaneously reminiscent of classic courgette and a hint of sweet pumpkin.
 
 
 

The roots of this courgette are deep in pre-Columbian biodiversity

La zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is one of the oldest legacies of the New world: domesticated beyond 10.000 years ago in Mexico e Central America, was one of the pillars of pre-Columbian agriculture – together with corn and beans it formed the famous triad of “Three sisters” (Three Sisters) which supported the Mayan, Aztec and Native American civilizations. Brought to Europe by the Spanish conquistadors after the 1492, spread rapidly throughout the Mediterranean basin, where dozens of local varieties were selected. yellow round variety — also known as “Nice Round” in its green expression, while the yellow version is a rarer selection — it is particularly appreciated in the traditional cuisine of the South of France and Northern Italy for his natural predisposition to stuffed recipeA small, precious testimony to agricultural biodiversity in a world tending toward varietal homogenization.
 
 
 

Choosing the Yellow Round Zucchini means choosing lightness and nourishment

Zucchini is one of the more complete and low-calorie vegetables of the summer season: just 17-20 kcal per 100 g, beyond the 95% of water, rich in dietary fibers allies of the intestinal microbiota, of Vitamin C, Vitamin A (especially in the yellow variety, thanks to the pigment beta-carotene more abundant), Vitamin K, folate, Potassium e Manganese. They also bring carotenoid antioxidants (The lutein , zeaxanthin are particularly valuable for eye health). They are naturally Vegan, gluten free and suitable for any diet. Ideal for the low-calorie cuisine, for the children (delicate flavour, easy to digest), for the Sports and for those looking for a versatile and light vegetable.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Organic Yellow Round Zucchini

• STUFFED ZUCCHINI: THE QUEEN OF AUTHOR'S CUISINE
  The round shape makes this courgette the ideal candidate for the filling: cut off the top cap, empty the internal pulp, keeping it, fill the cavity with a mixture of chopped pulp, Organic Buffalo Ricotta , Organic Mountain Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 months grated, Extra Fresh Organic Eggs, breadcrumbs and aromatic herbs. For a meat-based variation, add to the filling Free Range Chicken Breast Chopped and sautéed. Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes: a summer dish from a great chef.
• PAN-SAUTEED, GRILLED AND AS A CONDIMENT FOR PASTA AND RISOTTO
  Cut into thin slices or cubes, the Yellow Round Courgettes are splendid sautéed in a pan with EVO oil, garlic and Fresh basilThe golden color gives a wonderful visual impact to the dish. Use them as a seasoning. Organic Senatore Cappelli Linguine with a creaming of Organic Ricotta and Walnut Pesto, or stir in a risotto Organic Carnaroli DOP Rice from Baraggia with lemon zest and Falisco Aged PecorinoGrilled and marinated with oil, vinegar, mint, and lemon, they become a sensational Mediterranean side dish.
• CREAM SOUPS, OMELETTES AND VEGETARIAN CUISINE
  The sweet and compact pulp is perfect for summer soups: cook it with onion and potato, blend it with a drop of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and finish with a sprinkling of pepper. For the omelettes, cut the courgettes into thin slices and mix them with the eggs, chives and Stracchino from Etruscan Lazio. For the vegan cuisine, match them with organic quinoa, ceci for a balanced one-dish meal: light, colorful, and nutritious.

Ingredients

Fresh seasonal yellow round courgettes, from organic farming.
 
 
 

Food container

Store in the refrigerator at +4°C / +8°C in the vegetable drawer and consume preferably within 5-7 days from deliveryWash before use to preserve freshness. The peel is completely edible and rich in nutrients: do not peel except for specific recipes. The presence of small imperfections in color or shape is natural and indicates the absence of cosmetic treatments typical of industrial agriculture.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(indicative average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 71 kJ / 17 kcal
• Fat: 0,3 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0,1 g)
• Carbohydrates: 3,1 g (of which sugars: 2,5 g)
• Fiber: 1,1 g
• Protein: 1,2 g
• Salt: 0,008 g

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