baby marrow :Courgette

Baby Marrows (Courgette; Zucchini)
The baby marrow can be green, light green or yellow and generally has a similar shape to a ridged cucumber , it is just smaller. In a culinary context baby marrows are treated as a vegetable, which means it is usually cooked and presented as a savory dish or accompaniment. However, in botanical terms, the baby marrow is an immature fruit. Baby Marrows have a delicate rather than strong flavour requiring little more than quick cooking. It can be prepared in a variety of cooking techniques, including, steamed, boiled, grilled, stuffed and baked, barbecued, fried, or incorporated in other recipes such as souffles. The baby marrow is low in calories and contains useful amounts on foliate, potassium, Vitamin A and manganese

Baby Marrows