There all several kinds of squash, both yellow and green, winter and summer. And they all have great benefits to good health, primarily because of the potassium, vitamin K and A, terrific for eyesight and for those with macular degeneration in particular, as well as magnesium, great for stopping those shocking painful leg cramps so many experience every now and then.
Yellow squash is considered one of the summer group of squash, and is a cousin of another squash, its green cousin, the zucchini.
They two are quite similar too. For instance, both zucchini and yellow squash are almost all water, and that means they’re both low in calories, low in carbs, and are loaded with vitamin C, along with Vitamin A, and potassium, along with a healthy dose of fiber.
On top of that, they really taste great, are quite versatile in how they’re prepared, and easy whether you like it hot or cold. If you eat the exterior peel as well as the insides, that’s even more vitamins, good health and great taste you can experience. There’s a lot of beta-carotene along with lutein in the skin alone!
Iif you’re looking for new recipes,, think air fryer as well! Again, easy, quick, and healthy, even if you like your veggies crispy and coated with bread so they have all the taste of French fries without all the fat and bad stuff.
Try this nice, easy and delicious recipe using the air-fryer, yellow squash, unpeeled and thinly sliced, and its taste accented with a pint of grated Parmesan cheese.
Air-Fryer Yellow Squash
4 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash . (Slice squash in half lengthwise, slice into thin piece (take 2-3 squash)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper add salt if you must as well.
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat air fryer to 350°. Place squash in a large bowl or plastic bag. Add oil and seasonings; toss to coat. In another bowl, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Dip squash in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere. In batches, arrange squash in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until squash is tender and coating is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
