My love for pattypan squash has reached an all new level. You might think I’d be tired of these squash by now, but I am still thrilled to have so many from our garden.
We grilled these pattypan squash with the Ono and they were wonderful together. The squash texture was absolutely perfect.
My only advice is to make sure that your slices are as even as possible. If your slices are not even, then the thinner portions will be overcooked while the thicker ones are still finishing.
I’m happy to have the perfect use now for the random over-sized squash that appear in the garden every so often.
Remember to season pattypans generously. This is a very mild tasting squash and will be rather bland on it’s own.
Grilled Pattypan Squash
Ingredients
- Large pattypan squash
- Olive oil
- kosher salt coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Wash the squash, cut out the stem and trim the bottom of the squash as well. Make thin horizontal slices through the width of the squash. I made ours about 1/2" to 3/4" thick and they grilled beautifully.
- Brush both sides of the slices with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Grill approximately 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Turn once as the squash is cooking.
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Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
thank goodness you have a love for this vegetable because i have just discovered it and I need guidence! Delicious healthy AND quick!
Perfect
Mary
Quay Po Cooks says
I am sure this taste as good as it looks.
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) says
Look like a meal that full of nutritious and fresh!
ConsciouslyFrugal says
When I had a garden (sniff, sniff, bye community patch! waaaboohoooo), these were my favorite things to grow. I mean, they're so CUTE! I know we shouldn't care about food being cute, but seriously? Adorable.
Barefeet In The Kitchen says
Oh no, cute is very important. That just might be one of the main reasons why I adore my pattypans so much! They just plain make me happy.
ConsciouslyFrugal says
Even the name–pattypan! Love it.
Um, I think I am going to ask you to adopt me, despite the fact that I am older than you. This blog is so purdy and all the food looks so delicious. At first I thought I wanted to make it all myself and now I'm pretty sure I just want to be the world's oldest living adopted child. 😛
Barefeet In The Kitchen says
How about if I volunteer to feed you any chance I get? Feel free to visit, I'm just a hop, a skip and a reaaaaaaally long jump away from you.
Emily on the Prairie says
OK, you are amazing. I have been looking over your blog and am now STARVING. This post especially made me smile, as last year we got patty pan squash in our CSA haul and I made fun of them for being stupid-looking … when in fact the only stupid one was me, since I did not know how to cook them. But now I have the key to stupidity prevention, and it is this post.
Terry M says
I love the idea of scoring the flesh. Cooks so evenly, and the oil and seasoning gets distributed throughout.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you like the recipe, Terry!