Ingredient: Summer Squash

Summer, Patty Pan

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Yellow Summer Squash

  • Description-

Bright yellow in color and firm to the touch, summer squash are a summertime favorite. Yellow summer squash grow on vines and are best picked when medium sized.

  • Preparation-

The skin is usually left on the squash, as it is thin and adds to its nutritional value and a pop of color on the plate. Simply wash and trim the ends. Summer squash can be enjoyed in raw and cooked preparations.

  • Storage-

Refrigerate in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week

  • Nutrition- Vitamin B6, C, riboflavin

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Patty Pan Squash

  • Description-

This squash has a very cool, and unusual saucer shape, it is also known as saucer squash. The firm white flesh of the patty pan has been compared to the flavor of artichokes.

  • Preparation-

Remove the skin on the outside if it is too tough, which means the squash is older. The squash are also sold mini, and can be preserved.

  • Storage-

Store patty pan in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, the smaller the squash the sooner it should be used.

  • Nutrition- vitamin B6, C, A, fiber, magnesium, potassium

 

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Some of the zucchini and summer squash was cut into “noodles” with a veggie peeler (those of you with spiralizers-here’s a great opportunity!)

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Save your ends and seed-filled middles in the fridge. When you have enough, try a variation of scrappy pickles, such as this one by Rachel Ray!  

Recipes Using Summer Squash

Ratatouille 2015

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Ingredients: Basil / Eggplant / Onion / Peppers / Summer Squash / Thyme / Tomatoes / Zucchini

This is one of two variations on this seasonal dish (hence Jess labeled this one “Ratatouille 2015”). It’s a recipe we love due to it’s generous use of many late summer veggies, flexibility of ingredients, and, of course, tastiness. Enjoy as a side dish, as a main dish on top of some pasta, or use your imagination!

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Squash

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Ingredients: Bacon / Bread / Cheese / Cream / Garlic / Summer Squash

A decadent filling makes for a scrumptious Sunday Dinner. Sarah mixed the extra filling into her kale Caesar salad for extra deliciousness.