Baby Green Patty Pan

Inventory, 10 lbs : 16.11
This item was last sold on : 02/05/23

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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 today 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.

Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Paradise Point Resort Tidal	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Salt & Whiskey 2023	San Diego CA	619-214-9519
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Coffee Hub and Café	San Diego CA	619-738-1482
Alejandra's Cocina	Carlsbad CA	858-500-5075
Coronado Yacht Club	Coronado CA	619-435-1848
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Hive Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-218-4000
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074

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The Monsaraz	San Diego CA	858-760-6228
Bekker's Catering	San Diego CA	619-287-9027
Hilton Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-543-9000
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
The Kitchen at MCASD	La Jolla CA	619-894-2051

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Baby Green Patty Pan. One

is easiest, three is harder.

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

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