Products

Delicata Squash

Category:

Vegetables

Seasonality:

All Origins
USA

January: None
February: None
March: None
April: None
May: None
June: None
July: None
August: None
September: Medium
October: High
November: High
December: Medium

January: None
February: None
March: None
April: None
May: None
June: None
July: None
August: None
September: Medium
October: High
November: High
December: Medium

Uses:

The oblong Delicata (pronounced dehl-ih-CAH-tah) has a pale yellow skin with green markings and often ranges in size from 5 to 9 inches in length to 1 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. Unlike summer squash (which are picked when immature and skins are tender), Delicata Squash have hard, thick skins and only the flesh is eaten. The delicious yellow meat is reminiscent of sweet potatoes and butternut squash and can be baked or steamed. Combined with butter and fresh herbs, Delicata Squash is good source of vitamins A and C.

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Choose squash that have a hard, deep-colored rind free of blemishes or moldy spots. Tender skin indicates immaturity or poor quality. The hard skin protects the flesh and allows it to store longer than summer squash. Store Delicata Squash in a cool, preferably dark, well-ventilated area for up to one month. Wrap cut pieces in plastic and refrigerate up to five days.

Delicata Squash may be cooked whole or split lengthwise (removing seeds). Pierce whole squash in several places, and bake halved squash hollow side up.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3/4 cup (85g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 30
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 1g 0%
- Protein 1g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 0mg 0%
- Sugars 3g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
- Total Fat 0g 0%