Food Ingredient of the Week - March 12th
- Tinessa Johnsrud, HHP, CHNC, CWC
- Mar 16, 2023
- 2 min read
Delicata (Cucurbita pepo)
Do you have squash left in your food cellar? Pantry?
Is Winter Squash on sale this week at your local grocery store?
FUN FACTS
Can you eat the skin? YES
Can you eat the seeds? YES, Roast them like pumpkin seeds
Can You Eat All of a Delicata Squash? YES
Winter or Summer Squash? Considered a winter squash, but is in the same family as yellow summer squash and zucchini
Storage: Can be stored for up to three months in a.cool, dry place. No refrigeration necessary and should be avoided.
Nutritional Benefits: potassium, dietary fiber, magnesium, manganese and Vitamins C and B
HOW TO EAT
Pasta Add -in
5-Ingredient Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Toddler friendly)
Soup
Quick & Easy Side Dish
Roasted, Sliced
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
2. Line a sheet pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease pan
3. Remove seeds with a spoon and save for roasting
4. Cut squash in half lengthwise
5. Slice into1/4 inch to 1-inch thick slices. The thinner your slices the crispier.
6. Toss the squash slices with olive oil, salt and pepper.
7. Optional – Toss with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger or nutmeg
8. Lay the slices in a single layer on the sheet pan
9. Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until soft and freckled brown
Roasted, Halves
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
2. Line a sheet pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease pan
3. Deseed, and cut squash in half lengthwise
4. Pierce each half once with a paring knife
5. Brush halves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper
6. Place the squash cut side up or cut side down on pan. If you roast cut side up you can add butter, and/or warm spices
7. Roast for approx.. 30-45 minutes
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