Pattypan anyone?

[silvercliff_46]

Ok, so my neighbor gave me some "Pattypan" squash. I never made it and I don't know what type of squash it is. Looks like a little yellow flying saucer spaceship to me, although I hear it comes in white or green too.
Anyone have a carb count for this stuff and maybe a recipe to go with it?

[Half Baked]

I found lots of recipes for it on the web but I don't know if they would be healthy for you. I couldn't find any nutritional info except for what I'm going to PM you. It wasn't even in my Food Counts book.

[Half Baked]

http://www.foodfit.com/recipes/recipe.asp?rid=570

[FryBoy]

Originally Posted by silvercliff_46

Ok, so my neighbor gave me some "Pattypan" squash. I never made it and I don't know what type of squash it is. Looks like a little yellow flying saucer spaceship to me, although I hear it comes in white or green too.
Anyone have a carb count for this stuff and maybe a recipe to go with it?

Pattypans are a typical summer squash, which is to say that it's practically nutrition-free -- very few calories, no fat, 3.8 grams of carbs in a cup. For detailed info, click here.

I grill them. If large, cut in half (so you have two flying saucers), but the baby ones (about the size of a quarter) are fine. Rub or spray them with a little olive oil, add salt, pepper, and garlic powder, or perhaps marinate them in a little soy sauce, then oil them. Grill until just starting to soften. If they're overcooked, they get a little bitter -- I like them still a bit firm.

[jpmcgrew]

You can also sautee them not too much,if you want, cook some onions first then throw in squash add a little lemon juice and a little garlic finish with some fresh diced tomato,salt and pepper a pinch of thyme is nice also.

[Michael in FtW]

They are a summer squash - so you can cook and use them just like any other summer squash (yellow squash, crookneck yellow squash, zucchini, etc.).

I like the smaller ones for the "presentation" appeal ... they just look neat like using pearl onions in green beans instead of diced onion. I sometimes steam them until tender then toss into a pan with some carmalized onions to add a little more color and flavor ... sometimes just plop in a bowl and add butter, salt, and black pepper.

The larger ones, you can hollow out and stuff - then bake, just like you can do with other summer squash.

[jkath]

I saute 'em as well - just a little butter and salt and they're done!
(out here they call them "Peter Pan" - I like your version better!)

[bevkile]

I like the small ones in a salad or sliced to use in a dip.

[lulu]

I like the little yellow ones steamed, they really look so pretty. I often have them with sauteed courgettes too. I have never seen ones large enough to stuff, but I would LOVE that.

I do like them, but I wonder how much of it is eating with my eyes?

[silvercliff_46]

The ones I have are about 3"across. I guess this makes them older ones? Do you peel the skin off before cooking or eating.

These are so low carb they would be a welcome addition to any diabetic, or low carb diet.

Thanks to all who responded.