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Zucchinis are a great help to those who are using food stamps to fund their budgets for providing food for their families. There’s a good chance that if you are receiving food stamps or some of the other public assistance methods, zucchini is an easy access item for you at the moment. If you are seeking a simple way to eat up this unique vegetable, the following suggestion is quick and easy to prepare.

First, you will want to scrub the skin or peel it off. The best option is to use the skin because there’s where all of the vitamins and enzymes are present. It will provide you with more nutrition if you use it, ultimately. However, some children don’t like the taste of the skin, so it is okay to remove it if you must. You should slice the zucchini very thinly and place it into a bowl. Sprinkle some salt over it and then drizzle vegetable oil over it as well. You want just enough oil to moisten it completely. Let the bowl sit for around 20 minutes. This gives the salt time to draw out the moisture in the zucchini. You can also add pepper during this time.

Using oil is a very important element towards this small meal because of the way it works with the salt. Most people prefer to use olive oil, but you can use other types. You should not use corn or canola oil, if possible, because they are less healthy options and may not be the best option if you are trying to make healthy meals; however, if this is the only oil that you have available, you can use it sparingly.

Essentially, this is very similar to those small cucumber salads that you find at some restaurants. It makes a light and refreshing snack or may also be a good meal for some children. Generally, it can be paired with a larger salad, a soup, or even a sandwich. You can pair it with whatever you want, though depending on the amount of zucchini that you have, you may not need to add any other dishes to the option.

Zucchini tend to be a great option when you are dealing with a food stamp budget because they are so cheap. Even if you get them at a local farmer’s market, you may be able to buy a few in bulk for a very reasonable price. They are ideal for being a quick snack and can be used in many ways. A lot of people also like slicing them and then frying them up as well. It can be a good idea to learn how to make zucchini in different ways so that you can test them out on your family and find out which options they like the best. With any luck, you may have found a new favorite and affordable vegetable that you can use in a variety of ways throughout the summer and beyond.

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