Today's Meatless Monday ingredient is
Squash
In America the word "squash" would be the equivalent to our "pumpkin" here in Australia, but since I already did a pumpkin post for Meatless Monday, I decided to do a true Squash post.
Here's Australian squash:
Here's Australian squash:
(Any of my American readers like to inform me what you call this vegetable over there???)
Simple Squash Stir-fry
Finely slice a large zucchini and 250g yellow squash
Saute over high heat with a splash of veggie stock to stop from sticking.
Sprinkle with a teaspoon of each: granulated garlic, dried chives and dried parsley.
Serve as a side dish to any main.
I must admit that squash is not an ingredient that I buy regularly. However I do enjoy eating it - especially when it's not overdone. I like it to still have a bit of crispness left in it.
Do you enjoy eating squash?
I love zucchini but don't eat that yellow squash so much - I think partly because I don't see it in the shops so much but this looks like a good way to eat it - I have heard it called patty pan squash which I like but most of all I loved seeing it called flying saucer squash somewhere :-)
ReplyDeleteFlying saucer squash is the coolest name ever! I might have to start calling it that from now on. Yes I agree that it's not something I see too regularly either!
DeleteIt is patty pan squash
ReplyDeleteThanks :-)
DeleteNot my favourite as I find them bland, but perhaps cooked this way they may be more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI think they are definitely a veggie that needs some added spices or other flavour & I must admit I prefer then fried as opposed to boiled.
DeleteI like the American term for these as patty pan squash but like you, this isn't something I buy very regularly. I like your take on it though!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Seems they aren't an overly popular veggie.
DeleteI first learned of that type of squash (like other said, patty pan squash) in Farmville, remember that on Facebook years ago? :) I have never actually cooked with it, just knew what it was. :)
ReplyDeletehaha oh yes I remember Farmville - I used to be so addicted to that game and then deleted it because it was wasting so many hours of my life ;-) Now I'm wondering why I never realised that is what that veggie was ;-)
DeleteI've seen them called patty pan squash here in the states, but the ones I've seen here are white & not yellow. They are my absolute favorite squash & are hard to find in my area.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoy eating them, but it sure seems that they are not very common in many areas!
DeleteI grew up hearing it called summer squash. When I buy it, I usually mix it with zucchini like you do and saute it as well. Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike ;-)
Delete