Squash Vines

Squash vines are the tender stems and leaves of squash plants, commonly cooked as a vegetable or used in soups.

About Squash Vines

Squash vines are the edible leafy shoots of squash plants, including tender stems, leaves, and sometimes curling tendrils. They are used as a green vegetable in stir-fries, sautés, soups, and brothy dishes rather than being treated as the mature squash fruit. The edible portion is usually gathered while the growth is young.

Fresh shoots are green and leafy, with stems that may show ridges or fine hairs. The leaves cook soft, while tender stems can retain a pleasant crispness; older stems become stringy and fibrous. Their flavour is generally mild and vegetal, with intensity varying by plant type and maturity.

They are encountered as loose shoots or bundles of stems with attached leaves and tendrils. Cooks commonly strip away coarse outer fibres and trim tough ends before cooking. Sautéing or stir-frying preserves more stem firmness, while simmering makes the leaves and stems softer and more integrated.

Ingredient type: whole food

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Sopa de Guías Poblana

Mexico

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squash vines

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Squash Vines nutrition & diet

Squash Vines nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Fruit, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories: 75kcal
Protein: 1.1g
Carbs: 8.4g
Fat: 3.7g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Establish whether the entry means tender edible squash stems and leaves or more mature vine material before using a reference. Remove coarse fibers and inedible sections consistently. Raw, boiled, sautéed, and soup preparations differ in water content and may include added oil, broth, or seasonings.

Compare the right form: Match references to the identified squash species, maturity, and trimmed edible stems and leaves, with the documented raw or cooked preparation.

Diet considerations

Plain squash vines are plant-derived, but the name can cover different maturities and edible portions. Meat, seafood, dairy, or animal broth can alter compatibility in cooked dishes. Batter or thickener may add cereal ingredients, and carbohydrate patterns depend mainly on the accompanying recipe and portion.

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Dietary compatibility

Vegan
Typically compatible
Vegetarian
Typically compatible
Pescatarian
Typically compatible
Keto
Depends on the version
Paleo
Typically compatible
Low-carb
Depends on the version
Halal
Not established
Kosher
Not established

What these diet assessments mean

Vegan · Typically compatible: The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible: The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible: The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version: Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible: The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version: Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established: Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established: Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.6.5.9_99 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

Last recorded verification: 26 September 2026.