Steamed Zucchini
4 serving of steamed zucchini contains 807 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 9% carbs, 88% fat, and 3% protein. This is a good source of fiber (15% of your Daily Value), potassium (25% of your Daily Value), and magnesium (19% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Wash zucchini thoroughly in cool water
- Cut off both ends of each vegetable and discard
- Slice zucchini into 1/2 inch (mouth-sized) pieces
- Put about 1/4 inch of water a the pot
- Place sliced zucchini into the pot
- Add the tablespoon of butter to the pot
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Turn on the heat and as soon as the water boils turn the heat to medium low and cover the pan. The water should be just simmering, not boiling.
- Let the pot simmer, covered, for 5 minutes
- Check the zucchini with a fork after about 4-5 minutes. If the flesh easily pierces with the fork, it’s ready. If not, give it a quick stir and let it go another minute.
Nutrition Facts
For 4 serving of steamed zucchini (601g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 807 | |
| Fats | 83g | 106% |
| Saturated fats | 52g | 259% |
| Trans fats | 3g | |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 831mg | 36% |
| Carbs | 19g | 7% |
| Net carbs | 15g | |
| Fiber | 4g | 15% |
| Sugar | 13g | |
| Protein | 6g | |
| Calcium | 95mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1172mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 2μg | 10% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 639μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 62mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 27% |
| Fluoride | 3μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 119μg | 30% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 2mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 184mg | 26% |
| Retinol | 671μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 2μg | 3% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A IU | 3306IU | |
| Vitamin A | 724μg | 80% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 110mg | 123% |
| Vitamin D IU | 60IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 24μg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 13% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 13g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 5g | |
| Fructose | 7g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 52g | 259% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 21g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Trans fats | 3g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.2g | |
| Arginine | 0.2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.2g | |
| Leucine | 0.4g | |
| Lysine | 0.3g | |
| Methionine | 0.1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2g | |
| Proline | 0.2g | |
| Serine | 0.2g | |
| Threonine | 0.2g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.2g | |
| Valine | 0.3g | |
