Directions:
- To Clean: The family of tender-skinned summer squash need only to be washed thoroughly in warm water, and the stem ends trimmed for cooking. Peeling is needed only if the squash is over-mature and tough. Summer squash may be prepared whole, cut in halves or slices, or cut in chunks and mashed, as indicated in the recipe directions.
- To Boil: Place squash, either whole or cut into slices, in boiling salted water to cover. Cook 10 minutes or until tender. (Slices will cook in about 6 minutes.) Drain. Squash may be served whole or mashed.
- Other Cooking Methods: Bake; fry: poêle; sauté; steam.
- Serving Suggestions: Summer squash may be served with butter and seasonings to taste or with any of the following: Cheese Sauce, any herb butter or spread, or any white sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 40.82 Kcal (171 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2.27mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 412.69mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.07g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 4.54g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.27g | 9% | |
| Protein | 2.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 40.8mg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 43.1mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 18 Kcal (75 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 182mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 4g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 2g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 9% | |
| Protein | 1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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