Baby Green Patty Pan

Inventory, 10 lbs : 25.49
This item was last sold on : 10/05/22

• 49 Featured Restaurants

• 6 Recipe Ideas

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Description/Taste

Baby Green patty pan squash is saucer shaped, almost resembling a toy top with scalloped edges. Its coloring is bright to dark green with faint lime green stripes and a green tipped stem at its blossom end. Its flesh is crisp and creamy white colored with a moist seed cavity. Its flavors are mild and somewhat grassy with a sweet finish. Younger summer squash is chosen over mature squash as their seeds are barely developed and the flesh has a higher moisture content while mature squash's skin becomes drier and thicker and its flavor can decline, even become bitter. In addition to the fruit of the plant, the leaves and the flower blossoms are also edible.

Seasons/Availability

Baby Green patty pan squash is available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.

Current Facts

Baby Green patty pan squash is botanically a part of Cucurbita pepo and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Also known as a scalloped type of summer squash baby Green patty pan is sometimes referred to as scallop or scallopini squash. Baby patty pan squash can be found in green, yellow and white coloring. Although used as a vegetable in the culinary landscape, botanically patty pan squash is a fruit, as its flesh bears the plant's seeds.

Nutritional Value

Baby Green patty pan squash is known for its high water content. They also contain some of vitamins A and C as well as magnesium, folic acid and potassium. Most of the nutrients in baby Green patty pan squash are located in the rind of the squash.

Applications

Baby Green patty pan squash can be used raw or cooked in a variety of preparations. They can be steamed, roasted, sautéed, grilled, braised and baked. Their thin skin need not be removed as it is delicate enough to consume but be sure to remove its rough stem. Baby Green patty pan squash can be utilized whole, sliced or hollowed and stuffed. It can also be pureed and added to soups, sauces and curries. It can be used interchangeably in many recipes that call for zucchini. Its flavor pairs well with summer vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, garlic and eggplant, with fresh and dried herbs like oregano, basil and chives, with olive oil, roasted chicken, grilled meats and seafood, and with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Harvested when it is immature baby Green patty pan squash is delicate and as result not a storage hearty fruit. For best flavor it should be used soon after harvest, to store keep dry and refrigerated and use within a week.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

“Baby” squash varieties specifically became popular in the United States in the 1980's when baby vegetables such as baby carrots became a culinary trend. Consumers eager to create meals at home that modeled what they saw on television cooking shows and in their favorite restaurants created a demand for this petite, gourmet vegetable. The name "patty pan" comes from the squashes shape which is reminiscent of that of the classic crimped baking pan.

Geography/History

Members of the Cucurbita genus such as baby Green patty pan squash are believed to be native to Mesoamerica. Squash first made its way to Spain and Italy via explorers that had traveled in the New World. The summer zucchini varieties of squash we know tay developed predominantly in Italy, making their way to the United States in the 1920’s. Baby Green patty pan squash are an easy to grow variety and of all the baby squash varieties produce the most fruit per plant when compared to other cultivators. In the United States the majority of commercially available baby squash is grown in South and Central America.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-214-9519
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	915-861-2297
Nick & G's Restaurant	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-771-1871
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Coasterra	San Diego CA	619-814-1300
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
Hilton Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-543-9000
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264

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La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Viejas Casino Banquets	Alpine Ca	619-295-3172
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Wolfies Carousel	San Diego CA	909-477-1291
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Busy Bee Cook For Me	San Diego CA	858-405-5372
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Bekker's Catering	San Diego CA	619-287-9027
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Madam Bonnies	San Diego CA	619-432-1383
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego	San Diego CA	619-696-6300
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Baby Green Patty Pan. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Martha Stewart		Shaved Raw Summer Squash with Parmesan Dressing
La Tartine Gourmande		Small Stuffed Zucchinis with Black Rice
Food Renegade		Buttery Patty Pan Squash with Basil
Taste of Home		Garlic-Herb Pattypan Squash
No Crumbles Left		Baby Pattypan Squash and Zucchini with Caper Gremolata
Fake Food Free		Patty Pan Squash Stuffed with Basil Orzo

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