Barbecue Chicken and Summer Veggie Wraps
Add some slow cooker pulled chicken to a quick sauté of summer veggies, and you’ve got yourself a portable summer treat!
Ingredient: Summer Squash
Yellow Summer Squash
- Description-
Bright yellow in color and firm to the touch, summer squash are a summertime favorite. Yellow summer squash grow on vines and are best picked when medium sized.
- Preparation-
The skin is usually left on the squash, as it is thin and adds to its nutritional value and a pop of color on the plate. Simply wash and trim the ends. Summer squash can be enjoyed in raw and cooked preparations.
- Storage-
Refrigerate in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week
- Nutrition- Vitamin B6, C, riboflavin
Patty Pan Squash
- Description-
This squash has a very cool, and unusual saucer shape, it is also known as saucer squash. The firm white flesh of the patty pan has been compared to the flavor of artichokes.
- Preparation-
Remove the skin on the outside if it is too tough, which means the squash is older. The squash are also sold mini, and can be preserved.
- Storage-
Store patty pan in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, the smaller the squash the sooner it should be used.
- Nutrition- vitamin B6, C, A, fiber, magnesium, potassium
Some of the zucchini and summer squash was cut into “noodles” with a veggie peeler (those of you with spiralizers-here’s a great opportunity!)
Save your ends and seed-filled middles in the fridge. When you have enough, try a variation of scrappy pickles, such as this one by Rachel Ray!
Recipes Using Summer Squash
Summer Veggie Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Feta is great with this veggie combo, as well as shredded mozzarella on top. That being said, you can really be flexible with what veggies, cheese and herbs wind up in your pepper. Have fun with it, it’s a colorful rainbow of deliciousness!
Summer Squash and Onions with Brown Sugar
Thanks to Sharon M for sharing this link! A simple and delicious way to enjoy the summer squash bounty!
