Is zucchini considered a fruit or vegetable?

Technically, a vegetable is the leaf, stem, or root of a plant, and any seed-bearing thing that develops out of the flower is considered a fruit. To a botanist, a tomato is clearly a fruit. (Actually, its a berry!) But in nutrition, we tend to define things more by their nutritional profile than their botanical classification. read more

Even though zucchini is a fruit, it is usually cooked as a vegetable because it is best when eaten in cooked dishes. It is grown year-round and can be eaten raw, sliced or in cooked form. It can also be shredded in a cold salad and is also cooked in hot salads. read more

Albeit botanically a Zhucchini is a fruit and its kingdom is that of the vegetables (Plantae), as a food it’s always considered a vegetable. It’s also quite delicious and amazingly versatile. You can have it grilled, broilled, cooked - even raw! My favorite way to cook a zucchini is in a Ratatouille. read more