so many squash...
Did you know that from a botanical standpoint squash is identified as a fruit because it contains the seeds of the plant? Fitting we speak of squash in this week of honoring indigenous people as that is who first cultivated it in this country centuries ago. It seems each year we see more varieties at the market, and because there are actually hundreds of types of squash that is probably true. A recent search found acorn, autumn frost, honeynut, butternut, delicata, sweet dumpling, kabocha, spaghetti squash, zucchini and several varieties of pumpkins and gourds among the tents of Berry Brook, Madura
and Wrights.
Here is a favorite fall squash recipe of mine:
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Serves 4-6
1 medium sized butternut squash, peeled
& cut into 1 inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp salt
1 quart vegetable broth
1/2 of 14 oz can coconut milk
pepitas for garnish
Bring all ingredients to boil, except coconut milk and pepitas. Once it comes to a boil reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered until squash is tender.
Add coconut milk and blend in food processor or blender.Make sure you blend in batches filling only half full, or use an immersion blender.
Start on low speed, so hot soup does not erupt and burn you. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Serve garnished with pepitas.
True Foods also has their popular roasted butternut squash and pumpkin soup with coconut milk available by the pint and a bruschetta chicken bowl with butternut squash. Nutmeg’s spaghetti squash crust quiche is a great gluten-free option and their roasted butternut squash fall kale salad and squash crostatas are customer favorites. Anthi’s makes tasty zucchini and butternut squash pies too. And it’s pumpkin pies season for Wrights and Nutmeg.
Brussels sprouts have also arrived at the market and here’s a panzanella recipe using them along with kale and squash.
Our string tote bags are restocked with some new color choices. One of them or our signature market tote is the perfect way to bring home all that squash!
