Zucchini sauce may refer to any sauce which is prepared using zucchini and this sauce is generally served over pasta. It is one of the integral features of the Italian cuisine. Sicilians include zucchini in agrodolce or sweet or sour sauce. The Egyptians add zucchini to tomato sauce along with onions and garlic.
Popular Zucchini Sauces
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Agrodolce – This is a Sicilian zucchini sauce, which is known for its sweet and sour taste. The sauce is prepared using oil, garlic cloves, sugar, zucchini, mint, golden raisins, and vinegar. The sauce emanates bitter taste if the garlic gets burned during the cooking.
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Moroccon Zuchini Sauce – This sauce is generally served with couscous and steamed lamb. This sauce is prepared using courgettes, onions, tomatoes, sweet pointed red pepper, garlic cloves, red chili, green chili, tomato puree, water, olive oil, salt, paprika and cumin. The sauce is served after garnishing with coriander leaves. The texture of the sauce is enriched by the addition of potato.
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Zucchini Pesto Sauce – This is an Italian herb sauce which is served over pasta. This sauce is prepared using zucchini, garlic clove, fresh basil, sunflower seeds, freshly grated parmesan, extra virgin olive oil and salt. This sauce encapsulates the goodness of all summer produces like zucchini, and basil. This sauce is served over grilled chicken breasts, and grilled tomatoes.
Health Benefits of Zucchini Sauce
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Cancer Prevention – The zucchini is enriched with fiber, which promotes healthy bowel movements and aids in preventing the deposits of carcinogenic toxins in colon. Zucchini is enriched with vitamins A and C. This acts as a powerful antioxidant that prevents oxidative stress, which in turn, prevents cancer.
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Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention – A bowl of sauce involving zucchini helps to mitigate the magnesium demands of the body. Zucchini, also delivers folate, which assists in the breakdown of amino acid homocysteine – increased levels of this acid contributes to stroke and heart attack.
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Lowers Blood Pressure – Zucchini is enriched with potassium which helps to control the blood pressure levels. If ignored, the high blood pressure or hypertension can lead to arteriosclerosis, stroke, heart attack and other serious health conditions.