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This Italian heirloom variety has tender, flute-shaped, grey-green skin with white, raised ridges giving it a distinct appearance. Its flavor is nutty and rich.
Romanesco squash is available during spring and summer.
Romanesco squash are an heirloom variety grown locally.
Heirloom Romanesco squash, a soft-skinned variety, is versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory preparation. Slice and layer with other vegetables and bake into a gratin. Cut into sticks, bread and deep-fry. For pickles, slice thinly into coins and combine with onions, garlic, sugar, fresh dill and vinegar. For simple preparation, slice and roast with olive oil, salt and pepper. Dice zucchini and cook in stri-fry. Halve lengthwise, remove seeds, stuff with meat or cheese and bake. Heirloom Romanesco squash should be used immediately but will keep for up to a week in cold, dry storage.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Romanesco Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| JR Organics |
Description/Taste
This Italian heirloom variety has tender, flute-shaped, grey-green skin with white, raised ridges giving it a distinct appearance. Its flavor is nutty and rich.
Seasons/Availability
Romanesco squash is available during spring and summer.
Current Facts
Romanesco squash are an heirloom variety grown locally.
Applications
Heirloom Romanesco squash, a soft-skinned variety, is versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory preparation. Slice and layer with other vegetables and bake into a gratin. Cut into sticks, bread and deep-fry. For pickles, slice thinly into coins and combine with onions, garlic, sugar, fresh dill and vinegar. For simple preparation, slice and roast with olive oil, salt and pepper. Dice zucchini and cook in stri-fry. Halve lengthwise, remove seeds, stuff with meat or cheese and bake. Heirloom Romanesco squash should be used immediately but will keep for up to a week in cold, dry storage.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Romanesco Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Casual Girl Cuisine |
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Savory Zucchini Cakes |
| Endless Simmer |
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Stuffed Heirloom Zucchini |
| Figs With Bri |
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Beautiful Broiled Summer Squash |
| The Slow Cook |
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Costata Romanesco Carpaccio |
