Nutrition Information:

These yellow squashes are high in vitamins A, B6, and C, as well as fiber and potassium. It is packed with nutrients that can help boost bone strength, heart health, and aid in digestion.

Storage Tips:

Summer squash should be stored in a perforated plastic bag with holes for air flow, in the crisper drawer of the fridge. Wash just prior to use. To freeze, wash and cut in your preferred way. Then, place squash in boiling water for 1 minute, immediately transfer to ice water, then pat dry with a towel and spread on a baking tray to freeze.

Uses:

Summer squash can be sauteed or baked, made into fritters, or sliced thin to make noodles, placed in casseroles and soups.

Recipe Ideas:

• Try this Sauteed Yellow Squash recipe from loveandlemons.com.

• This easy Roasted Summer Squash recipe from spendwithpennies.com is delicious!

• From kalejunkie.com, this 5-Minute Summer Squash Salad has zucchini and yellow squash.

• This recipe for Summer Squash with Pesto and Parmesan from kalynskitchen.com is another yummy roasting recipe.

• Try these flavorful Yellow Squash Fritters from healthyrecipesblogs.com.