Produce Briefs...
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.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Baby yellow squash with flower is available year round.
Current Facts
Summer squash are among the most versatile of vegetables and come in a wide variety of colors and shapes.
Description/Taste
This bright yellow, baby squash retains is picked while young, with its edible flower still attached. The matching blossom offers a comparable, but milder, taste.
Nutritional Value
Providing vitamin A and vitamin C and some of the B vitamins, squash contains niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, iron and are a good source of fiber.
Applications
Baby squash can be microwaved, steamed, boiled, sautéed, baked or fried. To store, place flowers and squash separately in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Store squash two to four days for optimum flavor and quality. Squash flowers should be used upon purchase.
Geography/History
Squash was among the very first vegetables to be cultivated by American Indians. Resourceful Indian communities used versatile squash to make everything from stews to soups to bread and even used it to flavor their candy. Nothing wasted, the delicious edible blossoms were breaded and deep-fried. Still a favorite today worldwide, Italian cuisine prepares squash flowers stuffed with minced herbs, diced mozzarella and some prosciutto or anchovies.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Yellow Squash with Flower. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Baby yellow squash with flower is available year round.
Current Facts
Summer squash are among the most versatile of vegetables and come in a wide variety of colors and shapes.
Description/Taste
This bright yellow, baby squash retains is picked while young, with its edible flower still attached. The matching blossom offers a comparable, but milder, taste.
Nutritional Value
Providing vitamin A and vitamin C and some of the B vitamins, squash contains niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, iron and are a good source of fiber.
Applications
Baby squash can be microwaved, steamed, boiled, sautéed, baked or fried. To store, place flowers and squash separately in a plastic bag; refrigerate. Store squash two to four days for optimum flavor and quality. Squash flowers should be used upon purchase.
Geography/History
Squash was among the very first vegetables to be cultivated by American Indians. Resourceful Indian communities used versatile squash to make everything from stews to soups to bread and even used it to flavor their candy. Nothing wasted, the delicious edible blossoms were breaded and deep-fried. Still a favorite today worldwide, Italian cuisine prepares squash flowers stuffed with minced herbs, diced mozzarella and some prosciutto or anchovies.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Yellow Squash with Flower. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Artichoke Heart |
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Fried Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Lemon Basil Ricotta |
