Romanesco Squash
Estimated Inventory, lb : -3.00
This item was last sold on : 07/11/25
Description/Taste
J.R. Organics is a family-owned and operated farm in San Diego County. The farm was established in the 1950s and has been certified organic since 1986. The fertile land of Valley Center, California, combined with sustainable farming practices, produces a wide variety of flavorful fruits and vegetables. Romanesco squash is an Italian heirloom recognizable by its distinctive outer skin. Its body is lined lengthwise with dark and light green stripes and pale green to white speckled overlay. Rather than smooth like traditional zucchini, Romanesco squash has prominent ribs running from stem to blossom end. Romanesco squash offers an exquisite summer squash texture and flavor with nut-like notes and a lingering sweet taste.
Seasons/Availability
Romanesco squash is available during spring and summer.
Current Facts
Romanesco squash are an heirloom variety grown locally.
Applications
Heirloom Romanesco squash, a soft-skinned variety, is versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory preparation. Slice and layer with other vegetables and bake into a gratin. Cut into sticks, bread and deep-fry. For pickles, slice thinly into coins and combine with onions, garlic, sugar, fresh dill and vinegar. For simple preparation, slice and roast with olive oil, salt and pepper. Dice zucchini and cook in stri-fry. Halve lengthwise, remove seeds, stuff with meat or cheese and bake. Heirloom Romanesco squash should be used immediately but will keep for up to a week in cold, dry storage.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Lilo | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-884-5350 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Romanesco Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Casual Girl Cuisine |
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Savory Zucchini Cakes |
| The Slow Cook |
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Costata Romanesco Carpaccio |
| Endless Simmer |
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Stuffed Heirloom Zucchini |
