Produce Briefs...
Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Seasons/Availability
Locally grown, Baby Green Zucchini with Flower is available year round with a peak season in spring.
Description/Taste
With its colorful flower attached, this baby zucchini has freckled deep-green skin. The yellow-orange flower is delicate, fragile and edible.
Nutritional Value
Zucchini is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, and contains iron, niacin, calcium, riboflavin, and part of the B complex.
Applications
Tender baby zucchini summer squash can be boiled, steamed, microwaved, sautéed, baked or stir-fried. To store, place squash and blossoms separately in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Zucchini should be used as soon as possible as it is delicately flavored. For optimum color and quality, use squash blossoms promptly after purchase.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Both summer and winter varieties are popular in every day American cuisine.
Geography/History
Widely used among Native Americans, squash blossoms were celebrated in their artwork and rituals long before Americans discovered the aesthetic charm and culinary usefulness of lovely squash flowers. Squash plants actually produce both male and female blossoms. Because female blossoms produce the actual squash, only the extra male blossoms are used for culinary creations. All squash plants produce edible blossoms.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Green Zucchini with Flower. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Locally grown, Baby Green Zucchini with Flower is available year round with a peak season in spring.
Description/Taste
With its colorful flower attached, this baby zucchini has freckled deep-green skin. The yellow-orange flower is delicate, fragile and edible.
Nutritional Value
Zucchini is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, and contains iron, niacin, calcium, riboflavin, and part of the B complex.
Applications
Tender baby zucchini summer squash can be boiled, steamed, microwaved, sautéed, baked or stir-fried. To store, place squash and blossoms separately in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Zucchini should be used as soon as possible as it is delicately flavored. For optimum color and quality, use squash blossoms promptly after purchase.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Both summer and winter varieties are popular in every day American cuisine.
Geography/History
Widely used among Native Americans, squash blossoms were celebrated in their artwork and rituals long before Americans discovered the aesthetic charm and culinary usefulness of lovely squash flowers. Squash plants actually produce both male and female blossoms. Because female blossoms produce the actual squash, only the extra male blossoms are used for culinary creations. All squash plants produce edible blossoms.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Green Zucchini with Flower. One
is easiest, three is harder.| White on Rice Couple |
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Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Pork |
