Friday, October 11, 2013

Delicata Squash

Delicata
Pumpkin from Exotic Pumpkins in Andover, MN 
 
Delicata squash has a distinctive longitudinal dark green stripes on a yellow or cream colored background and sweet, orange-yellow flesh.  It is also known as a bohemian squash or a sweet potato squash or a peanut squash.  It is also a summer squash.  You can bake, saute or steam this squash.  Stuff it like an acorn squash with your favorite recipe.  You can eat the seed, just roast them before eating them.  Great source of fiber and potassium, also small amounts Vit C, B, magnesium.