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Baby Yellow Patty Pan Squash

Inventory, 10 lbs : 96.61
This item was last sold on : 05/24/22

• 89 Featured Restaurants

• 9 Recipe Ideas

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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.

Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Front Desk	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Mr A's Pastry	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Monello	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Hive Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-218-4000
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Home Kitchen Culture	San Diego CA	619-302-7655
Shake and Muddle	Chula Vista CA	619-816-5429
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Surf Side Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-507-0891

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Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Coronado Yacht Club	Coronado CA	619-435-1848
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2	Poway CA	858-397-2922
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Bekker's Catering	San Diego CA	619-287-9027
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Belmont Park Cannonball	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
Coasterra	San Diego CA	619-814-1300
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619-594-3576
Madam Bonnies	San Diego CA	619-432-1383
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Pacific Coast Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-794-4632
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Viejas Casino Banquets	Alpine Ca	619-295-3172
Marriott Marquis North Tower	San Diego CA	619-234-1500
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-214-9519
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets)	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Pure Meal Prep SD	San Diego CA	209-485-4861
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Convention Center Shell	San Diego CA	619-954-3063
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Pina (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	562-371-5919
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
Humphery's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Baby Yellow Patty Pan Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

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

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Leucadia Farmer's Market

Golden Heart Family Farms
San Bernardino, CA

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 220 days ago, 10/17/21

Dana Point Farmers Market

Golden Heart Family Farms
San Bernardino, CA

Near Dana Point, California, United States
About 340 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 361 days ago, 5/29/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 371 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 398 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 676 days ago, 7/18/20

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 697 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 700 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 719 days ago, 6/05/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful patty pan squash from Beylik Farms!