Our friends the squash announce the arrival of autumn, they are colorful and rich in fiber, they have many assets
There are 800 species, so much to tell you that we are far from having done the trick. We are lucky that they can be kept for a long time to accompany us throughout the winter.
They will reinforce our immune system, they have thousand and one virtues. They are used in decoration and in cooking, some of them are more famous than others, let's take stock.
Pumpkin
Also called Jack'o Lantern for Halloween lovers, moreover that sold for your most beautiful creations of scary pumpkins are not edible. For the others they have a flavor mildly sweetened and their flesh is declined in several recipes sautéed, gratinated, pan-fried, mashed, velvety, jam, just name it !.
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pumpkin curcubita maxima
It is sweeter than its friend the pumpkin and also less stringy. Its flesh can be used in several recipes: sautéed, au gratin, pan-fried, mashed, in a soup...
potimarron squash
It has a brick red color, its flesh is yellow and more floury and it has a flavor close to the chestnut.
Do not hesitate to eat its skin which is edible.
butternut
Its shape is more elongated and its color is of a clear orange. It has a nutty taste, in salted or sweetened it will delight you.
spaghetti squash
It is of a very clear yellow color and its flesh once cooked breaks up in filament reminding the spaghettis from where its name. Keep it as a slimming ally because it is very low in calories and satiating.
Pattypan squash
It has a more flattened shape and a white color. Its taste is close to the artichoke, in quiche, velvety, fried or stuffed its flavor will seduce you. Know that its skin is edible.
Small bonus: keep their seeds and blanch them for 5 minutes, once drained, roast them in the oven or in a dry frying pan with a little salt and you have just made succulent seeds for the aperitif.
There are so many varieties that you are sure to find what you are looking for. This is an opportunity to invite new varieties into your kitchen
As you can see, our dear cucurbits are versatile, so let your creativity speak for itself!