Healthy Steamed Squash Recipes

STEAMED SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine sliced squash & chopped onion in a wire steamer basket, place over gently boiling water. Cover, & let steam.
• 10-12 minutes, until squash is fork-tender. Remove squash and onion to a large serving dish.
• Immediately stir in margarine, pepper, and sugar. Serve hot.

STEAMED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
• Add squash. Cover and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes.

HEALTHY STEAMED SQUASH

Steps:

• Slice one medium yellow squash and one medium zucchini (Will be about 1 1/2 cups of each).
• Place squash, zucchini, butter and water into a 12-inch sauce pan with lid or a large pot with lid on medium heat and allow to steam. Stir every 5-10 minutes. (NOTE: Margarine may be substituted for butter to reduce fat.).
• Allow to steam until sliced squash and zucchini is soft. Salt to taste.
• Other spices, like pepper, chilli powder, etc. may be added for extra flavor.

7-MINUTE HEALTHY STEAMED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water. While steam is building up in steamer, peel and cut butternut squash into 1-inch cubes. Steam covered for 7 minutes. Squash is done when it is tender, yet still firm enough to hold its shape. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor toss squash with the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper while it is still hot. Research shows that carotenoids in foods are best absorbed when consumed with oils

STEAMED SQUASH MEDLEY WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl with the boiling water, and allow to sit 10 minutes. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon, and coarsely chop. Reserve the water.
• Transfer the reserved sun-dried tomato water to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Place the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and onion in a steamer basket, and set over the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Discard water.
• Transfer the steamed vegetables to a bowl, and mix with butter, sugar, pepper, and salt to serve.

STEAMED SQUASH PUREE

Steps:

• Bring 2 inches water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket (or colander). Add squash. Cover and steam until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely. If using acorn or kabocha, scoop out flesh and discard skins.
• Puree steamed squash in a food processor until smooth. (If using kabocha, add 1/4 cup water before processing, then adjust until consistency is smooth.) Use immediately, or store in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator before using.