Squash for the Freezer
I don't like eatting veggies that are canned if I don't have to. I was lucky enough to get some yummy squash from my sweet friend at her farm. So this morning I took what I believe are Delicata Squash, a long yellow and green stripped squash, and made some squash for the freezer.
I peeled each squash with a veggie peeler and than cut off the very edge of each end, scooped out the seeds and cubed the meaty sections. I put them in a small crock pot with a little dollop of butter so no to stick to the crock pot. It cooked on high for about an hour. Now its sitting cooling in a plastic container ready for the freezer.
Squash Ideas
I imagine pretty soon I will be cooking up some holiday pies. I can use the prepared squash as I would a can of pumpkin in my pumpkin pies, only mine will be squash pies. =] Or the frozen squash can be used as a sweet potato or just served as squash. I'm very excited to use my prepared squash.
All About Delicata
Here are a few sites that might map out some of the nutritional positive of this yummy veggie.
I think its also important to mention that its not just the nutrition stored in each veggie that is soooo valuable to our health, it's also knowing what goes into the preparation of it.
If you cook it, you control it!
Delicata Squash is a simple, quick veggie that appeals to your sweet tooth. Its natural sugars provide a touch of sweet, to attract even the pickiest of eaters.
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