How to Dice Zucchini
Zucchini is a popular summer squash with a thin edible skin and soft edible seeds. It has a cylindrical shape and a slightly curved, smaller stem end.- Scrub zucchini with vegetable brush under cold running water.
- Slice lengthwise into halves with utility knife. (If zucchini is large, cut into 4 lengthwise pieces.) Cut each piece into 4 to 6 lengthwise strips.
- Holding strips together with fingers, cut crosswise into bite-size pieces.
Cut your strips crosswise
into bite-size pieces.
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