Patty Pan or Scallop Squash

Here's the lowdown: Patty pan squash (sometimes written "pattypan squash") is a small, scalloped, round summer squash that is just as healthy as it is delicious (particularly when it's stuffed patty pan squash!). ... If not, pick some up along with other garden-fresh veggies like patty pans, at your local farmers market.

What do patty pan squash taste like?
Can you eat the skin of a patty pan squash?
Is patty pan squash good for you?
Why is it called patty pan squash?
Is patty pan squash a summer or winter squash?
What squash looks like a flying saucer?
Does patty pan squash need to be refrigerated?
Can you eat big patty pan squash?
Can you freeze patty pan squash without blanching?
When should I pick patty pan squash?
How do you prune patty pan squash?
Can you freeze patty pan squash whole?

What do patty pan squash taste like?

Pattypan squash imparts a somewhat buttery flavor, although some people think it tastes more like olive oil; you might also say it tastes like what you pair it with. This easy recipe for roasted pattypan squash uses shallots and herbs and makes a wonderful side dish for dinner parties.

Can you eat the skin of a patty pan squash?

You do not have to peel patty pan squash before cooking. The peel is edible and it will cook just fine. ... A patty pan squash has a flavor similar to other squashes, like zucchini. They have a mild flavor and some people find them less sweet than other squash varieties.

Is patty pan squash good for you?

Health Benefits of Pattypan Squash

Pattypan squash is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C and a very good source of magnesium, vitamin A (notably through its concentration of carotenoids, including beta-carotene), fiber, potassium, folate, copper, riboflavin and phosphorus.

Why is it called patty pan squash?

The name "patty pan" de- rives from "a pan for baking a patty." Its French name, "pâtisson," derives from a Provençal word for a cake made in a scalloped mould. ... Patty pan squash is a type of summer squash with a distinctive disclike shape.

Is patty pan squash a summer or winter squash?

Much like zucchini, patty pan is a type of summer squash that's meant to be enjoyed while the skin is still soft and thin so there's no need to peel it. Its flying saucer-like shape is very distinctive and the scalloped edges of the fruits are the genesis of its other common name – the scallopini squash.

What squash looks like a flying saucer?

Because of their round middle and smaller ends, pattypan is also called flying saucer squash because that's what it looks like. Pattypan is a summer variety of squash. It's similar in flavor to yellow summer or crookneck squash. Their inner flesh is like zucchini and yellow squash, soft and tender.

Does patty pan squash need to be refrigerated?

Pattypan squash will keep for a few days stored in the fridge, unwashed and sealed in plastic. The smaller the squash, the sooner it should be used.

Can you eat big patty pan squash?

Larger pattypan squash become a little more difficult. You definitely can cut them up the same way you would a medium squash, but my experience suggested that the larger pattypan are great to cook whole or in slices like an acorn squash.

Can you freeze patty pan squash without blanching?

Yes, you can certainly freeze it without blanching. The purpose of blanching prior to freezing is to stop the enzymes that degrade the flavor, it's not for safety. As long as you eat the squash within 4 to 6 months, the flavor should be ok.

When should I pick patty pan squash?

When to Pick Patty Pan Squash

Pick once the color changes from green to golden yellow but while the fruit is still small (2-4 inches (5-10 cm.)). Patty pans can grow to 7 inches (18 cm.) across but get rather tough the larger they get. You can prepare patty pans just as you would any squash.

How do you prune patty pan squash?

Clip dead, broken or damaged plant pieces, such as leaves and stems, as they occur. Cut these back to the point of origin on the parent stem to open up the plant to new, healthy growth.

Can you freeze patty pan squash whole?

Freeze pattypan squash by blanching it first to remove any bacteria. Place slices in boiling water for about three minutes, then shock the squash in an ice bath. Place the squash in airtight freezer containers and freeze for up to a year. Frozen squash is best used in cooked recipes.