Mexican Squash
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Description/Taste
Mild in flavor and varying in size from baby to medium to large, Mexican squash sports a pale green thin tender edible skin. Appearing nearly seedless, its tasty flesh is whiter and sweeter than zucchini. Shaped somewhat like zucchini, this variety is most often larger and more oblong.
Seasons/Availability
Mexican Squash is available June to October.
Applications
Ideal choice for stir-fries. No peeling required. Add to roasted, sautéed or grilled vegetable medleys.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Calabacitas is a favorite dish in Mexico made with Mexican squash, cheese, onion and fresh garden tomatoes.
Geography/History
Mexican squash, sometimes called tatuma squash, is locally grown at Coleman Farms, Carpinteria, California.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mexican Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Simple Daily Recipes |
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Pasta with Mexican Squash and Red Bell Pepper |
| Skinnytaste |
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Skillet Mexican Zucchini |
