Where to buy squash leafed
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Squash leafed refers to tender leaves from squash plants, commonly used as a leafy green in soups, stews, and stir-fries.

Try adding it to soups, sautéed dishes, stews, omelets, or use in place of spinach in many recipes.

It is best cooked, as raw squash leaves can be tough or fibrous.

Yes, frozen squash leafed works well and should be added directly to hot dishes.

Yes, blanch the leaves briefly in boiling water, drain, and freeze in airtight containers.

While not common, you can blend tender young leaves in smoothies for extra greens.

Yes, it's featured in West African 'Efo Riro' and Filipino 'Dinengdeng' among other traditional dishes.

You can buy it at MasGusto! Latino Market, www.masgusto.com.

Rinse thoroughly, remove tough stems, and chop or shred the leaves before adding them to your recipe.

Squash leafed cooks quickly, usually 3-5 minutes when sautéed or simmered in soups.

No, it has a mild, slightly earthy flavor that complements many dishes.

Keep unwashed leaves in a plastic bag in the refrigerator's crisper for 3-5 days.

Do not overcook and avoid storing wet leaves in the fridge; dry them thoroughly before storage.

Garlic, onions, pepper, tomato, nutmeg, and herbs like parsley and cilantro complement its flavor.

A good portion is about 1 to 2 cups of raw leaves per person.

You can buy it now on the MasGusto! Latino Market App and get it delivered to your home as fast as tomorrow.