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Soft-Rind Squash (Zucchini, Yellow)

Soft-Rind Squash (Zucchini, Yellow)

The Basics

The term soft-rind squash (or "summer squash") encompasses zucchini, patty pan squash, crookneck squash, and the common yellow straightneck squash.Summer squashes are harvested when immature and their rind is soft and edible. Just like the tomato, squash is commonly referred to as a vegetable, when botanically it's really a fruit!

Storage Tips

Summer squashes are much more perishable than their winter counterparts. Store them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator and use promptly.

Nutrition

Summer squash is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese. It's also a great source of many health-promoting antioxidants, including lutein. Lutein is essential for normal vision and has also been found to improve heart health, protect skin from UV damage, and posses anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. (Read more about lutein on Phytochemicals.info and see more squash nutrition facts on Self.com.)

Recipes

Grilled Vegetables with Rosemary-Goat Cheese Polenta
Grilled Zucchini Spears with Mint
Marinated Zucchini Salad
Roasted Summer Squash and Fennel with Thyme
Summer Quinoa Salad by Tina
Summer Squash and Goat Cheese Frittata
Summer Squash and White Bean Saute
Vegetable Barley Chili
Zucchini and Carrot Bread
Zucchini and Tomato Stew