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Pattypan “pizza”
November 27, 2007 |
Pattypan squashes look like little tops with scalloped edges. Their delicate flavour and crunch makes them ideal for salads thinly sliced raw, or barely cooked as in this snack. They can also be cut into discs and shallow fried until golden.
The French name pâtisson comes from the Provençal word for a cake made in a scalloped mould. It also bears the French nicknames of “Israel artichoke” and “Priest’s bonnet.” Well known for its decorative uses, this member of the Cucurbitaceae family is often ignored once mature by cooks who favour other squashes and pumpkins. When picked very young, however, it has a remarkably firm flesh and refined flavour.
Pattypan squash is a good source of magnesium, niacin, and vitamins A and C. One cup contains approximately 20 to 30 calories and no fat.
We sliced them into discs (no more than 1/4 inch thick), put them under the broiler until heated through, topped each with a teaspoon of tomato-date chutney and a teaspoon of Gruyere cheese. We then put them back under a broiler until the cheese melted, and topped each with a basil leaf.
Pattypan “pizza” goes to Kalyn @ Kalyn’s Kitchen for Weekend Herb Blogging.
Bee’s rant of the day: Shut up and eat your burger @ Dining Hall.
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Those are such a cute little “pizzas”. I haven’t used these squashes yet. Manisha had posted a stuffed squash. Now that you too have a great recipe with them, I would like to try them soon :).
I love your idea of making pizza with the little patty-pans. They are so delicious when they’re small. I like to grow them, but some years I can’t find the plants. (And I am never quite organized enough to grow my squash from seeds!)
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Looking good!
p.s. Bee, love the rant.
I’ve never seen these squashes before. You’ve been so creative to make pizzas out of it. Just beautiful. :yes:
Never seen these cute veggies! Nice recipe! :angel:
Very cute!!
i dont know where u get all these exotic veggies from. or is it me who is ignorant beyong belief? :O
I saw this 2 days before in veggie section…I wondered what it is and how we can cook this…You have given an idea..May be next time I will buy and try this
my mum makes a nice sabzi of patty pan with tomato and garlic… i love the idea of putting them into a salad…will try that…
Never seen those squashes before :no: Very creative way of using them. :yes: Few more smiley wanna add coz Ilove them… :tongue:…. :dance: :bow:
:horn:
Never saw this but you have brought the idea of creating mini pizza’s like this with various such veggies. Let me try with some available here.
I’m not acquainted with these squashes, but they sure look dainty… :yes:
One of my favorite young squashes- such a nice flavour indeed! And you’ve made into such elegant little nibbles!
Clever, very clever!! Looks delicious!:)
So artistic and creatively presented. These would make great appetizers.
looks gr8….thanx 4 sharing…
Great idea there Bee & Jai. At first glance it seemed like the yellow squash was floating over the green one in the last pic.
Color healthy stuff Bee.
Very cute and the pics are awesome, must be really delicious.
This is a great snack idea!
We often gorge on the sunburst pattypans from the farmers’ markets - a light saute with some olive oil and seasoning brings out the flavors!
Looks great as always
Love the idea!
veryyyyyy :idea:!!!
Like most of them, this is the first time I’ve seen such a veggie, nice pizzas
Ooh, what a yummy treat! i have had these pretty squashes bakes with pesto sauce, so i can imagine how heavenly these would have tasted!
I am ignorant of this squash! Does such a prety veggie exist? Love the discs
I’ve so often seen these in the supermarket but never knew what to do with them. Now I definitely have to get started - thanks for the inspiration!
Never seen these before but they sure look good.
In a million years I would never have thought to do that. Now that you’ve shown me the way, I am not sure I’d have the patience. I admire yours! They look great
Wow. Those look so tasty. In the summer I use pattypan a lot, and now I have a new way to enjoy it. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion Bee. These looks so yummy and easy.