Low Carb Spicy Summer Squash Oven Fried Recipes

SPICY PAN-FRIED SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash into chunks and remove rind. Shred squash and onion in a food processor. Place in a colander and press with a potato masher to drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl and mix with flour and egg. Season with cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place walnut-sized scoops of the squash mixture into the hot oil. Press flat with a spatula. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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 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.