Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets! Brought to you by Live Well Alabama, each edition highlights a delicious fruit or vegetable, providing nutrition facts, simple storage and cooking tips, and new recipe ideas. Get ready to explore fresh flavors, boost your meals with nutritious ingredients, and enjoy the best of what Alabama’s farms have to offer.

Nutrition Nuggets

• Summer squash is a low-calorie and low-sodium food.
• It supports a strong immune system, healthy heart and brain, and strong bones.

How to Store

• Store away from gas releasers, such as avocados, bananas, apples, and tomatoes.
• Fresh-cut summer squash can be stored in a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• It may be stored in the freezer for 3 months.

How to Prepare

• Wash and dry. Remove and discard the stem end.
• Cut into spears, rounds, or cubes using a sharp knife.

How to Enjoy

• Sauté summer squash in a stir fry, add to soups, stew with onions, use for dipping, or roast in the oven to make crispy chips.

Did You Know?

• There are many varieties of squash.
• Summer squash includes zucchini, yellow, and zephyr.

Recipes

Baked Parmesan Squash Chips

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium squash (yellow or zucchini) sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Toss zucchini slices with oil, seasoning, salt, pepper, and about 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.

3. Place on baking sheet and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 5 minutes.

4. Turn oven to broil, place pan near the top of the oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and zucchini is crisp.

Sautéed Squash

INGREDIENTS

• 3 medium summer squash, sliced into half moons
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

2. Once the oil is hot, add the squash to the pan.

3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is lightly browned and tender.

4. Stir in the garlic, red pepper, salt, and pepper.

5. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

6. Serve immediately.

Grilled Summer Squash

INGREDIENTS

• 4 medium summer squash
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.

2. Mix garlic and oil. Brush the garlic oil over the squash and add salt and pepper.

3. Grill squash for 5 to 10 minutes per side until tender. Brush with additional garlic oil and turn occasionally.

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