Low Carb Spicy Summer Squash Oven Fried Food

SWEET FRIED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Allow squash to rest for 5 minutes after cutting to release its moisture. Stir the flour, sugar, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Dredge the squash slices in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and set aside until needed.
• Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the squash in a single layer in the skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

GARLIC ROASTED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Trim the ends from the squash, and cut each squash in half lengthwise. Cut the halves in half again crosswise, to make 4 pieces; cut those pieces in half twice more the long way, to make 16 short spears from each squash. Toss the squash with olive oil and garlic in a bowl; place into a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• Roast the squash until the spears and garlic start to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Check the squash after 5 minutes, and add time in 2- to 3-minute intervals to avoid burning.

OVEN-FRIED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Dip the squash slices in water. Dredge in bread crumbs.
• Place breaded squash slices on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 10-20 minutes, until done.

LOW CARB SUMMER SQUASH SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add all ingredients, except cantaloupe, and cook for 2 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat, drain, and spread out on a plate. Refrigerate quickly without a cover to stop the cooking. When cooled, mix in cantaloupe, and cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve as an accompaniment to spicy dishes, chicken, fish, and more.

LOW CARB SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Steam the fresh squash until very tender on top of the stove for aobut 10 minutes in 1/4 cup of water, or in the microwave, and drain.
• 2. Mash or puree the squash in a food processor, and in a large skillet saute the bell pepper and onion in the oil until tender. Mix the pureed squash, onion mixture, corn, sweetener and cornmeal, and add the salt and pepper (if desired).
• 3. Place the mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, and bake for 30 minutes, or until it is bubbly and thoroughly heated, and serve.