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Ditch your bread for zucchini
People who have given up bread can try zucchini recipes to replace bread.
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Bread may be a staple food item in your household for everything from breakfasts to supper. But as everyone knows, it’s not the healthiest food to consume, especially white bread because its heavily refined.
There are other alternatives to bread, some of them are unusual like cauliflower and some you probably never hear of like zucchini. Zucchini also known as courgette or marrow is a summer squash which can reach nearly a metre in length.
With many people suffering from gluten problems or those who have given up bread can try zucchini recipes to replace bread:
Zucchini grilled cheese sandwich – You will need
- Two cup grated zucchini
- One large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Two green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. cornstarch
- a pinch salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
- 2 cup shredded Cheddar
WATCH: How to make the sandwich