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Baby Yellow Patty Pan Squash

Inventory, 10 lbs : 35.97
This item was last sold on : 08/03/21

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Description/Taste

Baby Yellow patty pan squash is saucer shaped, reminiscent of that of a toy top. Its coloring, vibrant yellow with green tipped stem and blossom ends. Its flesh is crisp and succulent with a creamy white color and moist seed cavity. Its flavors are bright, peppery 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 than that of more mature squash. The skin of squash left on the vine for too long can become drier and thicker and its flavor can decline. The baby Yellow patty pan squash plant is edible in its entirety including the fruit, leaves and flowers (blossoms).

Seasons/Availability

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

Current Facts

Baby Yellow patty pan squash is botanically part of Cucurbita pepo and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with other squashes, gourds and pumpkins. Baby patty pan squash is a zucchini type of squash or scalloped squash named for its unique shape and the petite size that it is harvested. Many "baby" type vegetables only grow to a specific small size, baby Yellow patty pan squash is harvested when immature specifically for its size and its delicate texture and flavor, if left on the vine to fully mature it will continue to grow to a larger size.

Nutritional Value

Baby Yellow patty pan squash, specifically in the skin, offers vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and magnesium. They are also known for their high water content and offer some dietary fiber.

Applications

Baby Yellow patty pan squash is a versatile squash, it is tender enough to be used raw but also is great for use in a variety of cooked applications. Add thin slices of raw squash to salads or sandwich in a panini or serve atop pizzas. Sliced thin or halved they can be sautéed, braised or steamed. They also can be cooked, pureed and used as a thickener for soups and sauces. The unique size of this baby summer squash makes it ideal for use whole, roasted or skewered onto kebabs and grilled. Individual squashes can also be hollowed out, stuffed and baked. Its flavor marries well with acidic fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and citrus based sauces and dressings, with grilled meats and vegetables, shellfish, roasted chicken, fresh herbs such as oregano, basil and parsley and robust cheeses such as goat and Pecorino. To store, refrigerate unwashed squash in a plastic bag. As an immature squash it is delicate and perishable, for optimum flavor and texture, use within a week.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The real surge in popularity for baby vegetables in the commercial marketplace began in the 1980’s first with baby carrots then soon after with baby corn, baby salad greens and baby squashes. As chefs in restaurants and television cooking show hosts began using the baby sized vegetables the consumer demand from home chefs for them increased accordingly.

Geography/History

Members of the Cucurbita genus such as baby Yellow patty pan squash are of New World origin, their importance as a crop evolving during the pre-Colombia era in the Americas. The summer zucchini types however saw much of their development in Italy, generations after their introduction from the New World, which can attribute to zucchini's placement within Italy's culinary history. These zucchini types such as baby Yellow patty pan made their way back to the Americas in the 1920’s. Dubbed garden overachievers, summer squash varieties are considered easy to grow, thriving in full sun, warm weather and rich soil. Today the bulk of commercially sold baby squash is grown in South and Central America.

Featured Restaurants

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

The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Tomahawk Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-909-6079
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Pina (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	562-371-5919
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
JSIX American restaurant & Bar	San Diego CA	619-531-8744
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
Neighborhood Burger	San Diego CA	619-446-0002
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463

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Busy Bee Cook For Me	San Diego CA	858-405-5372
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Semola	La Jolla CA	858-247-9670
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Silver Gate Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-888-1214
Coronado Catering	Coronado CA	619-917-3392
WaterBar	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Miho (Production)	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Michele Coulon Dessertier	San Diego CA	858-456-5098
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Marriott Marquis North Tower	San Diego CA	619-234-1500
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Pacific Coast Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-794-4632
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Sets Kitchen and Bar	San Marcos CA	970-390-2148
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-744-3732
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	951-704-9703
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
The Monsaraz	San Diego CA	858-760-6228
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye)	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Baby Yellow Patty Pan Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Poor and Gluten Free		Steamed Patty Pan Squash with Basil and Sweet Butter
Martha Stewart		Shaved Raw Summer Squash with Parmesan Dressing
Chocolate and Zucchini		Roasted Patty Pan Squash and Herbed Chickpeas
Love & Lemons		Red Curry & Miso Veggie Bowl
French Revolution Food		Spring Vegetables with CrÃ¨me FraÃ®che and Chives
Eat Simple Food		Vegetarian Stuffed Patty Pan squash
The Spruce Eats		Baby Pattypan Squash Gratin
My Own Sweet Thyme		Stuffed Patty Pan Squash
Bron Marshall		Yellow Patty Pan Squash Stuffed with Lemon and Currant Quinoa

Recently Shared

People have shared Baby Yellow Patty Pan Squash using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.

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Dana Point Farmers Market

Golden Heart Family Farms
San Bernardino, CA

Near Dana Point, California, United States
About 46 days ago, 6/19/21
Sharer's comments : Perfect raw, but a delight grilled with a little olive oil and salt!

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Valdivia farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 67 days ago, 5/29/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 77 days ago, 5/19/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 104 days ago, 4/22/21
Sharer's comments : Patty pan squash from Her Produce

Bellingham Farmer's Market

Broadleaf Farm
Everson, WA

Near Bellingham, Washington, United States
About 382 days ago, 7/18/20

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 403 days ago, 6/27/20
Sharer's comments : Sunburst Squash from beylik farms!

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 406 days ago, 6/24/20
Sharer's comments : Beylik farms provides us with the freshest yellow summer squash!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 425 days ago, 6/05/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful patty pan squash from Beylik Farms!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

John Her Produce
1-559-313-6676

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 455 days ago, 5/06/20
Sharer's comments : Summer Squash is here, these beautiful yellow patty pans coming out of Her Produce.