I spy with my little eye... Summer Squash!
And boy do I love Steamed Zucchini smothered in lots of butter!
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| Zucchini Blossoms are so pretty! Interesting Fact: The male blossoms are narrow-stemmed, while the female blossoms attach to the stem with a large bulge that is, in fact, the nascent squash! |
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Zucchini Blossoms are also edible!
Ingredients:
1 medium sized Zucchini or Yellow Squash (Summer Squash)
Butter
Salt & Pepper to taste
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| Did you know that Summer Squash is merely a young Zucchini or Yellow Crookneck Squash that is harvested immaturely when its rind is still tender and edible? |
Directions:
Wash your zucchini.
Slice your zucchini into 1/2 inch thick rounds,
and cut each round in half (quarter up if rounds are too large).
Fill a pot with enough water where it just barely reaches the bottom of a steamer basket.
Once the water comes to a boil, add vegetables and place a loose fitting lid on top to cover.
On the stovetop, steam zucchini for six to seven minutes.
In the microwave, steam for six to eight minutes.
When done, transfer zucchini to a bowl and smother in butter
and add a little salt and pepper for flavor!
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| Summer Bounty from the SouthShore Ranch |
