yellow squash
Yellow squash is a versatile summer vegetable known for its mild flavor and tender texture. Often roasted, sautéed, or steamed, it is a great source of vitamins and minerals, including calcium.
Yellow squash is served in various meal programs, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP across New York City.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: To enhance its flavor, consider seasoning yellow squash with herbs and spices before grilling or roasting to bring out its natural sweetness.
💡 Did you know? Yellow squash is believed to have originated in Mesoamerica, where it has been cultivated for over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, yellow squash is frequently featured in community garden programs, where it is grown and harvested by local residents, fostering a connection between urban agriculture and healthy eating.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.