Summer Squash With Tumeric Butter Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add turmeric and cayenne; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add squash and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is very tender, about 20 minutes.
• Let cool slightly; puree in batches in a blender (so blender is never more than halfway full). Season with salt and white pepper; stir in lime juice. Refrigerate until cold, about 6 hours, or up to 1 day. Served chilled with seeds and paprika.

GARLICKY SUMMER SQUASH AND FRESH CORN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the onion and garlic until slightly tender. Mix in the vegetable broth and corn kernels, and cook until heated through. Mix in the squash and zucchini. Cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash and zucchini are tender.
• Mix the parsley and butter into the skillet with the squash. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until butter is melted, and serve hot.

ROASTED SQUASH WITH TURMERIC-GINGER CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash and thyme with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer. Roast until the squash is tender and just beginning to turn golden-brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
• As squash roasts, toss the onion, vinegar, garlic, turmeric and ginger in a large bowl; let marinate at least 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas and the remaining 1/4 cup oil and stir to coat. Toss in half the herbs and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the salad greens among 4 bowls and top with the roasted squash. Serve with a generous amount of the marinated chickpeas, and a dollop of yogurt. Garnish with the pomegranate seeds, if using, and the remaining torn herbs.