Is Summer Squash The Same As Zucchini
Technically they are in the fruit family, though they are most often treated as a vegetable. Summer squash can be green (know as zucchini, or courgette throughout Europe), yellow (usually called summer squash or yellow zucchini). They can be roasted, baked, fried, steamed or eaten raw.
Do you peel zucchini
Zucchini skin is soft, thin, and perfectly edible, so don’t peel it off. Simply wash the vegetable in running water and cut off both ends. Place the cut ends into compost and cook the middle part.
Begin by placing the zucchinis on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife dice them into desired shape. I did an oval shape today, but feel free to explore other shapes.
Oval shape diced summer squash & zucchinis
Zucchini, healthier raw or cooked option
Raw zucchini offers a similar nutrition profile as cooked zucchini, but with less vitamin A and more vitamin C, a nutrient which tends to be reduced by cooking. Zucchini contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds. Today’s ingredients for roasted zucchini and summer squash are:
2 yellow summer squash
2 zucchinis (green)
1 tbsp herb and garlic seasoning
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 tbsp mozzarella or parmesan cheese.
how to cook roasted zucchini & summer squash
Once you cut the zucchinis in oval shape, sprinkle the garlic and herbal seasoning evenly. Toss the zucchinis or use your hands to rub the seasoning in. Add in the oil make sure each zucchini has come into contact with the oil. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet, ensure that they are not overlapping. This is my secret tip that helps the zucchinis from getting soggy.
Season and oil the summer squash $zucchinis
Last but not least, preheat the oven at 410 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. You may be wondering how to tell when the zucchinis and squash are cooked. Basically, I use my eyes and commonsense to see that they are cooked. They should look dry and not soggy as in image below. Carefully remove the baking sheet from oven and sprinkle the cheese evenly.
Add Mozzarella cheese
Finally, place the baking sheet back to the oven and leave the cheese to melt, even better turn a little brown. This makes a perfect healthy side dish.
Roasted Zucchini and summer squash
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