Squash

shadowfax_c11

So Summer squashes are in full swing and winter squashes are coming into season. I love squash! Zuchinni, summer squash, butternut, acorn...so many yummy varieties. I love making stir fry and roasted veg with them and Butternut makes a wonderful soup. Spaghetti squash is versatile and fun.

This weekend at the farmers market I picked up two varieties that I have not tried before. An heirloom variety of zuchini that is an unusual pale green color and has a sweeter/mild flavor. And buttecup which I have not tried yet but plan to have this weekend.

I like to roast it and just boil and mash. Seasoned with salt and pepper and butter. Looking for your squash cooking ideas to try out as this season advances.

dklibert

I love squash too! I have to say I cook more zucchini, yellow squash and spaghetti squash. So I have more of those type recipes.

Spaghetti Squash: soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/search/label/Spaghetti%20Squash

Yellow Squash: foodnetwork.com/recipes/san-antonio-squash-casserole-recipe.html

Zucchini: soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2013/11/mexican-vegetable-chowder.html
tasteofhome.com/recipes/zucchini-apple-salad

I made this soup last night. It was delicious!

Stuffed Zucchini Soup
Serves 8

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey Italian sausage
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 zucchini, quartered and chopped
1 can stewed tomatoes with celery
1 jar traditional pasta sauce
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Dash of red pepper flakes
Handful of parsley, chopped
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place a soup pot over medium high heat; add olive oil and sausage. Cook crumbling up the sausage until browned. Add onions and garlic cook into onion begins to get translucent. Add zucchini, tomatoes, pasta sauce, stock and season with peppers. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook covered for 20 to 25 minutes until zucchini are tender. Stir in parsley and serve garnished with Parmesan and more parsley.

jworley20

I just made a shepherd's pie but substituted squash for the mashed potatoes. Saved lots of calories, added more flavor, and I may never go back.

mikestobbs1

jworley20 wrote: »

I just made a shepherd's pie but substituted squash for the meat and the mashed potatoes. Saved lots of calories, added more flavor, and I may never go back.

So you just had a big plate of squash?

ald783

I loooove winter squash... I could do butternut or spaghetti every day.

Some favorite recipes:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/11/pasta-with-butternut-sauce-spicy.html
https://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/recipepage.aspx?recipeid=182411 (I add turkey sausage to this one but good without also.)
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/11/butternut-squash-and-black-bean.html
https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/recipes/roquefort-rotini-with-roasted-squash-and-walnuts.html
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/baked-spaghetti-squash-and-cheese.html
http://paleomg.com/almost-5-ingredient-pizza-spaghetti-pie/

Really want to try these soon:

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/butternut-squash-alfredo-baked-shells-recipe/
http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/01/warm-butternut-squash-and-chickpea-salad/

shadowfax_c11

Great ideas! Keep them coming.

I really want to try the Mexican vegetable chowder!

gracebrutto

So last night I incorporated yellow squash by making chicken over pasta. First pressure cook the chicken with your favorite spices and a little water for a few minutes. I used pepper, paprika, ginger, onion powder, and garlic powder. After about 5 minutes of the whistle turn off and let cool on its own. About 15 minutes. Remove the chicken and put in a baking pan in the oven at 400F. Add a little more of your spices to it. Now with the chicken stock add the yellow squash sliced. I added also one onion one tomato and frozen green beans. I brought it to a boil almost and cooked until the squash was a little tender. Meanwhile boil one serving of pasta. I did a bowtie pasta. Drain the pasta and set aside. Add one serving of tomato paste to the yellow squash to thicken and put on low and let cool for 5 minutes. Add the pasta and swirl it around. Plate it and add your chicken on top from the oven. Yum! Yum!
4oz chicken
2 squash
1 onion
1 tomato
1/2 bag frozen green beans
2 tbl tomato paste
Your favorite spices
1 serving pasta

Francl27

mikestobbs1 wrote: »

jworley20 wrote: »

I just made a shepherd's pie but substituted squash for the meat and the mashed potatoes. Saved lots of calories, added more flavor, and I may never go back.

So you just had a big plate of squash?

LOL I was wondering too.

I'm going to try skinnytaste zucchini tots today I think. We bought two huge zucchini (one is orange, which I've never seen before) and some yellow squash and I have to find something to do with them.

nickylee76

Cube up butternut squash and lighyly toss with olive oil then roast in oven 450 with some crumbled bacon and sprinkles of brown sugar or a little maple syrup..... I serve it with center cut pork chops that have been marinated in a mesquite flavor and grilled.

Francl27

Francl27 wrote: »

mikestobbs1 wrote: »

jworley20 wrote: »

I just made a shepherd's pie but substituted squash for the meat and the mashed potatoes. Saved lots of calories, added more flavor, and I may never go back.

So you just had a big plate of squash?

LOL I was wondering too.

I'm going to try skinnytaste zucchini tots today I think. We bought two huge zucchini (one is orange, which I've never seen before) and some yellow squash and I have to find something to do with them.

Quoting myself.

Made the tots. Pretty good. I fail at getting enough liquid out though, that's why I avoid baking with zucchini.

ald783

To add to the list, I saw a recipe on MFP for Tex Mex Spaghetti Squash and made it over the weekend and it was amazing. Probably my favorite spaghetti squash recipe to date!

http://thehonoursystem.com/2014/03/14/baked-spaghetti-squash-with-chicken-beans-gluten-free/

ms_smartypants

I will be having butternut squash with turkey meatballs and marinara sauce

Francl27

ms_smartypants wrote: »

I will be having butternut squash with turkey meatballs and marinara sauce

Love it. Or with homemade Bolognese sauce.

shadowfax_c11

So I baked the buttecup squash tonight. Whole squash with the top half peeled. (the peel is actually soft and can be eaten along with the rest.)Sprayed with a little olive oil and dry rub of salt, pepper and rosemary and just a little butter when it came out of the oven.

350* for about 45 minutes.

OH my!! I will definitely be buying this variety again. It was delicious!

Francl27

shadowfax_c11 wrote: »

So I baked the buttecup squash tonight. Whole squash with the top half peeled. (the peel is actually soft and can be eaten along with the rest.)Sprayed with a little olive oil and dry rub of salt, pepper and rosemary and just a little butter when it came out of the oven.

350* for about 45 minutes.

OH my!! I will definitely be buying this variety again. It was delicious!

Yes it is!