Learning to cook yellow squash will allow you to taste one of the most complete vegetables that nature has given us. The yellow squash, in fact, is rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, carotene, fiber and can be cooked in many different ways, all very tasty; you will feel full and satisfied without having to eat an excessive amount of calories.
Ingrediants
- A yellow squash
- Salt and Pepper To Taste.
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Egg
- Flour
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Steps
Method 1 of 6: Roasted in the Oven
Step 1. Preheat the oven to about 200 degrees
Step 2. Wash the outer skin of the pumpkin and pat dry with paper towels
Step 3. Choose whether to cook it with or without the peel
- You can cook a thin-skinned summer squash by cutting it into small pieces without peeling it.
- If you want to roast a winter squash, first peel it with a sharp knife and then cut it into pieces.
- If you want to roast a large winter squash, you can cut it in half, remove the seeds with the help of a spoon, and slice the skin with a fork before roasting.
Step 4. Season your pumpkin
- Carefully arrange the pumpkin pieces in a baking dish trying to create a thin layer. Season with salt and pepper and a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
- If you have cut the pumpkin in half, season the inside with salt, pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Place the halves on a baking sheet, wrapped in parchment paper, with the cut side facing up.
Step 5. Cook
If you have cut the summer squash, you can cook it for about 20-30 minutes. If you have a winter squash, cut in half, the cooking time will be around 30-45 minutes.
Step 6. Check the doneness to see when it is ready
The pumpkin will be cooked when the pulp has softened and can be easily cut with a fork.
Step 7. Taste and correct the flavor, if necessary, by adding salt and pepper
Step 8. You can serve your pumpkin
Serve the small pieces as a side dish to the main course, in case you have opted for larger pieces, serve them individually or take out the pulp and make a puree.
Method 2 of 6: Stir-fried
Step 1. Rinse the pumpkin with running water and dry it with absorbent paper
Remove both ends with a knife.
Step 2. Cut the pumpkin into slices, in the shape of a ring, or into small pieces
In the case of a summer squash it will not be necessary to peel it.
Step 3. Season with salt and pepper
Step 4. In a large skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over a fairly high heat
If you want, you can flavor the oil by cooking bacon in it. Pour the squash into the pan, make sure you have removed the bacon first.
Step 5. Turn the heat down slightly
Cook the pumpkin until the pulp has taken on a nice dark color, a sign that it has caramelized properly.
Step 6. Remove the squash from the pan and serve
Taste it to see if you need to add more salt or pepper.
Step 7. You can serve the pumpkin in a nice serving bowl or as a side dish to the main course
Method 3 of 6: Breaded and Fried
Step 1. Wash a summer squash and pat it dry with paper towels
Remove the two ends with a knife and cut it into thin rings.
Step 2. Season with a generous amount of salt and pepper
Step 3. Prepare the breading
- Break an egg into a bowl and beat it lightly with a fork. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Make another bowl of flour.
- Arrange the two tureens near the stove, you will have to quickly bread the pumpkin and immediately dip it in the hot oil.
Step 4. In a pan, with a high bottom, pour plenty of oil for frying (peanut oil, do not use hydrogenated or refined oils) and bring it to a temperature of 175 °
In this phase, help yourself with a kitchen thermometer.
Step 5. Dip the pumpkin rings in the egg, using kitchen tongs or your fingers, then drain the excess egg and pass them in the flour
Step 6. Place the breaded pumpkin rings in a frying basket and dip it in the hot oil
Step 7. Fry until the rings turn a nice golden color and start floating in the oil
Remove the basket from the oil, carefully draining the excess, and place the rings on absorbent paper.
Step 8. Serve your pumpkin rings still warm
They will certainly be tasty, but if you want you can also accompany them with your favorite sauce.
Method 4 of 6: In the Microwave
Step 1. Brush the pumpkin, using a vegetable brush, and rinse it under cold running water
Dry it using absorbent paper.
Step 2. Cut the pumpkin in half or lengthwise
Score the peel with a fork so that the steam can escape.
Step 3. Season with a generous amount of salt and pepper
Place each piece of squash, cut side down, in a microwave-safe container and add 60ml of water.
Step 4. Cover the container with paper towels moistened with water
Cook on full power for about 5-20 minutes or until the pulp is tender and can be easily carved using a fork. Obviously the fundamental factor for this cooking will be the power of your microwave oven.
Method 5 of 6: Grilled Pumpkin Skewers
Step 1. Prepare the pumpkin by rinsing it with water
If you use wooden skewers, let them soak in water for 30 minutes before using them.
Step 2. Cut the squash into cubes about 2.5 cm per side
Season with salt and pepper. Arrange them on the skewers and grease them with extra virgin olive oil or butter.
Step 3. Grease your grill to prevent the pumpkin from sticking to it
Arrange the skewers on the grill over medium heat and cook on all sides for 4-5 minutes. They will be cooked when the pulp has softened and taken on a nice blackened color.
Method 6 of 6: Sliced in Half and Grilled
Step 1. Preheat the grill to 180 ºC
Step 2. Cut the pumpkin in half
Step 3. Pour some olive oil on each half before placing them on the grill
Step 4. Add salt and pepper
You can also put on other toppings, as you like.
Step 5. Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet
Then place the pan on top or under the wire rack (depending on the model you are using).
Step 6. Grill 6 minutes on each side
Step 7. Remove the squash from the grill
Serve immediately.
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Advice
- Pumpkin is very versatile and goes well with both sweet and savory preparations. Try pairing it with brown sugar and cinnamon, or try sprinkling it with curry powder and roasting it.
- When choosing your pumpkin, look for one that feels firm and full to you. Winter squash has a thick, woody skin.
- You can buy winter squash at the grocery store, already cut and peeled, to save time. Just remember that, being already cut, it cannot be kept for more than a couple of days.
- If you want to make pumpkin soup, instead of peeling and boiling it, roast it in the oven cut in half. Then just separate the pulp from the peel and blend it. The flavor will be much more intense.
