How To Cut Zucchini (6 Ways!)

1. Rinse the zucchini under cool water. Use your hand to remove dirt and debris, then dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. Use a sharp knife and sturdy cutting board to slice off the top and bottom ends of the zucchini. Slice off any blemishes or bruises. Discard the removed pieces.
3. Cut the zucchini according to your preferred method below.

Zucchini Rounds

1. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
2. Beginning at one end, cut the zucchini perpendicularly to its length. Slice round pieces in your desired thickness.

Zucchini Half-Moons

1. Halve the zucchini down the length of its body.
2. Set the two halves next to one another, cut-side down and perpendicular to your knife. Begin at one end to slice down the veggie halves, cutting half-moon pieces in your preferred thickness.

Zucchini Spears

1. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into two halves.
2. Slice each half lengthwise into three equal pieces.
3. If desired, cut the spears into shorter or thinner pieces.

Diced Zucchini

1. Slice the zucchini in half down its length. Cut each half lengthwise into three equal slices.
2. Rotate the slices so they lie perpendicularly to your knife. Begin at one end and dice the zucchini into cubes of your preferred size.

Zucchini Matchsticks

1. Halve the zucchini lengthwise.
2. Cut each half along its length into your desired thickness. If desired, you may cut your slices shorter to match your recipe.

Thinly Sliced Zucchini

1. Firmly grasp one end of the zucchini in hand. With your other hand, draw a vegetable peeler (you can use a regular vegetable peeler or Y peeler) lengthwise along the vegetable.
2. Lay the zucchini on the cutting board when it becomes too thin to hold. Use the surface as a support to finish peeling down its surface.