Steamed Squash Suggestions needed

There are many varieties of squash, but they fall into 2
broad categories: the winter squashes which include acorn,
butternut, buttercup, pumpkin and others which are generally
cooked one way and the summer squashes which include
zucchini, yellow crookneck and patty pans which are
generally cooked another way. What sort did you have? It
makes a difference to how the question is answered.

--Lia

LP said:

I have never tried squash before last night. A friend of
mine cut the squash up in small round pieces and put olive
oil, and parmesan cheese on it. I really don't care for
parmesan cheese the much.

I am trying to eat more vegetables. What can I do with the
following items I like to make a nutritious squash entree?
I like onions, tomatoes, garlic, a little olive oil,
lemon, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, oregano. What
combination can I use and still make it taste good?

Thanks!

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I have never tried squash before last night. A friend of
mine cut the

squash

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up in small round pieces and put olive oil, and parmesan
cheese on it. I really don't care for parmesan cheese
the much.

I am trying to eat more vegetables. What can I do with the
following items

I

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like to make a nutritious squash entree? I like onions,
tomatoes, garlic,

a

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little olive oil, lemon, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt,
oregano. What combination can I use and still make it
taste good?

Thanks!

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LP said:

I have never tried squash before last night. A friend of
mine cut the squash up in small round pieces and put olive
oil, and parmesan cheese on it. I really don't care for
parmesan cheese the much.

I am trying to eat more vegetables. What can I do with the
following items I like to make a nutritious squash entree?
I like onions, tomatoes, garlic, a little olive oil,
lemon, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, oregano. What
combination can I use and still make it taste good?

Thanks!

Stir fry. ;-)

How about asparagus, savoy cabbage, bok choy, celery,
carrots, swiss chard, fresh string beans, etc.? There is a
world of fresh veggies, as I've discovered over the past few
years while trying to switch over to a fresher diet!

it's fun. :-) And delicious once you learn how to prepare
them. I usually slice squash for stir fry and make sure it's
still slightly crisp. It's also not bad served raw dipped in
ranch dressing, or sliced and lightly coated in spiced corn
meal and fried in olive oil.

K.

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From: [email hidden] (LP) I have never tried squash
before last night. A friend of mine cut the squash up in
small round pieces and put olive oil, and parmesan cheese on
it. I really don't care for parmesan cheese the much. I am
trying to eat more vegetables. What can I do with the
following items I like to make a nutritious squash entree? I
like onions, tomatoes, garlic, a little olive oil, lemon,
Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, oregano. What combination
can I use and still make it taste good? Thanks!
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My favorite is spaghetti squash. Cut lengthwise scoop out
middle contents I use a thin layer of pasta sauce on top
sprinkle with oregano and other italian seasonings. Put in
glass baking dish with about one inch of water, cover with
foil, bake @300 till meat is fork tender. I have friends who
just dot the squash with herb butters and olive oil. You can
use what suits you on this.

LP said:

I have never tried squash before last night. A friend of
mine cut the squash up in small round pieces and put olive
oil, and parmesan cheese on it. I really don't care for
parmesan cheese the much.

I am trying to eat more vegetables. What can I do with the
following items I like to make a nutritious squash entree?
I like onions, tomatoes, garlic, a little olive oil,
lemon, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, oregano. What
combination can I use and still make it taste good?

Thanks!

Sounds like you are already prepared to *hate* squash,
whatever kind it might be.

Here's a great recipe for yellow (crookneck) squash
casserole. If you don't like Parmesan cheese, leave it
out and maybe increase the breadcrumbs by a third... or
the squash by a third. This is a very forgiving and
adaptable recipe.

Squash Casserole

1 to 1-1/2 lb. yellow squash, sliced and steamed until
tender 1 c. grated parmesan or romano cheese 1 c. dried
cornbread stuffing crumbs 1 c. milk 1 Tbs. minced onion 1
Tbs. melted butter 2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
2/4 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish. Bake at 350F
for one hour.

Jill

What kind of squash? It matters especially whether it's a
winter squash (with hard orange flesh) or a summer squash
(like zuccini). They are cooked quite differently.

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I have never tried squash before last night. A friend of
mine cut the

squash

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

up in small round pieces and put olive oil, and parmesan
cheese on it. I really don't care for parmesan cheese
the much.

I am trying to eat more vegetables. What can I do with
the following

items I

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

like to make a nutritious squash entree? I like onions,
tomatoes,

garlic, a

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

little olive oil, lemon, Italian seasoning, pepper,
salt, oregano. What combination can I use and still make
it taste good?

Thanks!

Stir fry. ;-)

How about asparagus, savoy cabbage, bok choy, celery,
carrots, swiss chard, fresh string beans, etc.? There is a
world of fresh veggies, as I've discovered over the past
few years while trying to switch over to a fresher diet!

it's fun. :-) And delicious once you learn how to prepare
them. I usually slice squash for stir fry and make sure
it's still slightly crisp. It's also not bad served raw
dipped in ranch dressing, or sliced and lightly coated in
spiced corn meal and fried in olive oil.

K.

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Squash is my favorite vegetable. I could eat a different
squash every day of the week and never feel like I was
eating squash on a daily basis.

From the description, it sounds like zucchini. Personally, I
like them steamed, tossed in a little butter and a very
light sprinkling of parmesan (optional). My vegetables are
usually served as plainly as possible. Not much point in
piling on unneeded calories when you don't have to.

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Christine said:

What kind of squash? It matters especially whether it's a
winter squash (with hard orange flesh) or a summer squash
(like zuccini). They are cooked quite differently.

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LP said:

I have never tried squash before last night. A friend
of mine cut the

squash

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

up in small round pieces and put olive oil, and
parmesan cheese on it. I really don't care for
parmesan cheese the much.

I am trying to eat more vegetables. What can I do
with the following

items I

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

like to make a nutritious squash entree? I like
onions, tomatoes,

garlic, a

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

little olive oil, lemon, Italian seasoning, pepper,
salt, oregano. What combination can I use and still
make it taste good?

Practice safe eating - always use condiments

If you're talking about zucchini, I like to saute some
chopped onion and garlic in olive oil, add the sliced zukes
and saute for a while, add some oregano or basil (or both if
you like them combined), then throe in some halved cherry or
grape tomatoes. Saute for a couple more minutes...serve over
spaghetti. Parmesan cheese optional.

Chris and Bob Neidecker said:

If you're talking about zucchini, I like to saute some
chopped onion and garlic in olive oil, add the sliced
zukes and saute for a while, add some oregano or basil
(or both if you like them combined), then throe in some
halved cherry or grape tomatoes. Saute for a couple more
minutes...serve over spaghetti. Parmesan cheese optional.

That sounds like a main dish, not a side dish.

Thanks for the idea... I'm looking for meatless or less
meat meals.

Practice safe eating - always use condiments