Product Description: Squash are flat and circular with scalloped edge and is botanically a fruit. It's skin is either pale green or golden yellow depending on variteya nd it's flesh is white and crisp, with soft, edible seeds.
Nutrition- 1/2 cup or 3 squash is a serve, and is a good source of fibre, vitamin C and a source of niacin.
Nutritionally, squash are a good source of vitamin C and provide some protein and fibre as well as a range of vitamins and minerals. Their high water content (91%) makes them a very low kilojoule vegetable with only 112kJ per serve.
Uses- Steam, boil , stir-fry , salads (raw)
Cut away any remnant of the woody stem from the top of the squash and wash in cold water. Because of its high water content, squash does not tend to hold up well when roasted or cooked for extended periods. Larger squash will hold together if hollowed out and filled with savoury stuffing then baked. Raw squash makes a colourful and refreshing addition to salads.