Butternut Squash

Estimated Inventory, 35 lbs : 27.09
This item was last sold on : 03/10/25

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Description/Taste

Butternut squash is medium to large in size and has a bell-like shape with a long neck attached to a bulbous end. The smooth skin is very thin, light tan, firm, and is connected to a light brown, rough stem. The long neck of the Butternut squash contains a solid orange, dense, and moist flesh and in the bulbous end, there is a small hollow seed cavity with stringy pulp and a few flat, cream-colored seeds. When cooked, the flesh of the Butternut squash becomes tender and offers a mild squash flavor with sweet and nutty nuances.

Seasons/Availability

Butternut squash is available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.

Current Facts

Butternut squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita moschata, is a winter squash that grows on a trailing vine and is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with gourds and pumpkins. A relatively new variety, the Butternut squash we know today is the result of years of crookneck squash breeding to produce a variety with a more compact size, straight-necked trait, and stackable capabilities. Butternut squash is one of the most popular modern varieties on the market today and is valued for its thin, edible skin, dense flesh, and small seed cavity that produces little waste in cooking. It is also classified as a fruit but is commonly prepared as a vegetable and can be used in a wide variety of culinary applications.

Nutritional Value

Butternut squash provides vitamins A, C, and E, manganese, potassium, iron, soluble fiber, and magnesium. Deep orange colored squashes such as the Butternut are also rich in beta-carotene.

Applications

Butternut squash is best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, toasting, steaming, sautéing, baking, braising, and grilling. It can be sliced into rounds, wedges, or cubes and added to curries, chili, soups, stews, risotto, a filling for tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, and ravioli. It can also be diced and used in lieu of potatoes in a hash or served atop pizza and flatbread. Butternut squash can be used in baked goods such as pies, bread, and muffins. The seeds of the squash are also popularly roasted, salted, and consumed as a snack food similar to pumpkin seeds. Butternut squash pairs well with sage, thyme, bay leaf, apple, cinnamon, pear, shallots, pecans, butter, cream, feta cheese, ground beef, sausage, and bacon. It will keep 1-2 months when stored in a cool, dark, and dry place.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Initially, straight neck winter squashes were not a preferred variety, and the lengthy, curvy winter crooknecks were the squash of choice. As the commercial shipping and distribution of squash in bulk increased in demand, the need for winter squash that was stackable and compact grew and inspired the development of modern Butternut varieties. This squash is also known for its thin skin, small seed cavity, and dense flesh which gives it the largest amount of flesh per dollar. The name of the original Butternut squash is believed to have come from the squash creator, Charles A. Leggett, who described the Butternut’s flavor as, “smooth as butter and sweet as a nut.” Today the farmland in Massachusetts where the original Butternut squash was developed is now a golf course aptly named, Butternut Farm Golf Club.

Geography/History

Early Butternut squashes were believed to have originated in the United States in the 1930’s as a natural outcrossing or mutation of the Canadian crookneck squash. These early Butternuts were problematic as the plants were not dependable in providing consistent production of straight necked squashes. As demand for compact, straight-necked squash increased and bulky crooknecks fell out of fashion, plant breeders worked hard to breed out these inconsistencies. One of the earliest known dependable Butternut varieties was believed to have been created by amateur breeder Charles A. Leggett around 1940, and after much experimentation in the garden, Leggett brought his squash to the Waltham Agricultural Experiment field station where the Waltham family helped to popularize his Butternut squash. Credit for the creation of this early Butternut variety is also given to Professor Robert E. Young of the Massachusetts College of Agriculture, who worked with the original squash from Leggett to create what would come to be known as the Waltham Butternut squash. Today Butternut squash is widely available in grocers and farmers markets in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Ciccia Osteria	San Diego CA	619-674-4069
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Fresco Cocina	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Storyhouse Spirits Bar	San Diego CA	801-949-5955
Berry Good Food Foundation	La Jolla CA	619-666-1633
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst.	San Diego CA	508-289-2667
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	(760) 942-2104
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet)	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	619-795-9135

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Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
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Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Garbatella Osteria Bar	Chula Vista CA	619-651-1185
WaterBar	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Baja Cavi	Lomas de Valle Verde 22810	619-295-3172
College Cuisine - ZBT	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Feast and Fareway	Coronado CA	619-356-5444
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Bar Same Same (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
Searcher Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-861-4640
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Ridgeview Health Center	San Diego CA	858-293-3950
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-544-1886
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC	Vista CA	818-259-0995
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts		619-719-6924
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa)	Costa Mesa CA	714-852-3181
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-1582
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Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
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Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One

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Minimalist Baker		Gluten Free Butternut Squash Banana Bread
How Sweet Eats		Butternut Squash Skillet Lasagna
The Gunny Sack		Roasted Butternut Squash with Green Apples and Candied Walnuts
Diet Taste		Orzo with Butternut Squash and Spinach
Taste and Tell		Butternut Squash Chili with Beef
Delicious Magazine		Butternut Squash, Spinach and Goat's Cheese Pie
Host The Toast		Thai Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Vegan Heaven		Fall Buddah Bowl with Quinoa
Paleo Leap		Beef-Stuffed Butternut Squash
Gimme Some Oven		Spiced Butternut Squash Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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My Kids Lick The Bowl		Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup
Kitchen Konfidence		Butternut Squash Pizza
The Perfect Pantry		Roasted Winter Squash with Cranberries, Pepitas and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
The Wednesday Chef		Squash and Cheese Pie
My Saratoga Kitchen Table		WINTER SQUASH SOUP WITH BAGUETTE CROUTONS
Rachel Schultz		Butternut Squash & Sausage Stuffed Shells
Simple Vegan Blog		Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto
Paleo Running Mama		Chorizo Butternut Pizza Hash with Baked Eggs
Urban Bliss Life		Butternut Squash Hash
Camille Styles		Butternut Squash Ravioli
Vegetable Matter		Butternut Squash, Feta and Jalapeno Quesadillas
Half Baked Harvest		Cranberry Roasted Butternut Persimmon Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
Julia's Album		Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna
Emily Bites		Butternut Squash Autumn Frittata
Will Cook For Smiles		Slow Cooker Winter Squash Beef Stew
Oh My Veggies		Baked Sriracha Butternut Squash Fries
The Clever Carrot		Butternut Squash Stuffed Mushrooms with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Glaze
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Easy Garlic Herb Butternut Squash
Farm Fresh Feasts		Five Cheese Pizza with Indigo Rose Tomato and Almond Pesto on a Butternut Squash Crust
Carlsbad Cravings		Baked Butternut Squash Risotto with Pine Nuts & Pepper Jack
Savory Simple		Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Galette
The Noshery		Butternut & Sausage Hash Lasagna Rolls with Creamy Sage Sauce
Gimme Some Oven		Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Hungry Cravings		Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Recipe Girl		Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus with Toasted Pepitas
Green Healthy Cooking		Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Soup
Vanilla Garlic		Butternut Squash Cupcakes
Cooking Classy		Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin
Feasting at Home		Roasted Butternut Mole Enchiladas
Love & Olive Oil		Butternut Squash Risotto with Pine Nuts, Balsamic Drizzle, and Fried Sage
Seasons And Suppers		Maple Pecan Hasselback Butternut Squash
Natural Noshing		Butternut Squash Spread on Cheese Croutons
Cooking For Keeps		Butternut Squash, Apple Cider, & Cheddar Soup
Sweet & Savory		Caramelized Butternut Squash
Flourishing Foodie		Chili-Fried Butternut Squash Tacos with Mango Pineapple Salsa
$5 Dinners		Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins
Joyful Healthy Eats		Creamy Butternut Squash Alfredo Pasta
Baby Foode		Roasted Butternut Squash & Thyme
Savory Tooth		Butternut Squash Risotto with Mushrooms
Produce on Parade		Fall Butternut Squash Soup
Pinch My Salt		Butternut Squash Pudding
Dinner at the Zoo		Butternut Squash Pasta
Recipes From a Pantry		Peanut Buttery Butternut Squash Soup
Hello Glow		Creamy Vegan Butternut Soup
Empowered Sustenance		"Cheesy" Chicken Casserole
Damn Delicious		Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Soup
Green Healthy Cooking		Butternut Squash Nachos
Making Thyme for Health		Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole
Inspired Bites		Sweet and Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash
Town and Country Living		Vegetable Pot Pie
Cara's Cravings		Pear, Butternut Squash and Chorizo Hash
The Taste Space		South African Spiced Butternut Squash and Roasted Banana Soup with Coconut and Lime
Renee Nicole's Kitchen		Rustic Butternut Squash Ravioli
Minimalist Baker		Butternut Squash Hummus
The Veg Space		Butternut Roast
Baby Foode		Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Th Earthy Delights Blog		Roasted Butternut Squash with Truffle Honey, Thyme & Almonds
Gouda Life		Roasted Butternut Squash and Asian Pear Soup
Chew Out Loud		Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
The Magical Slow Cooker		Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sugar Butternut Squash
A Hint of Honey		Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna with Smoky Marinara Sauce
Alexandra's Kitchen		Butternut Squash and Crispy Sage Pizza
Life Tastes Good		Stuffed Butternut Squash
Food Babbles		Butternut Squash Chips
The Urban Poser		Apple & Bacon Butternut Squash Hash
Taste and Tell		Quiche with Butternut Squash and Kale
Love & Lemons		Vegan Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
The Pretty Bee		Butternut Squash Soup
The Healthy Foodie		Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
Life Tastes Good		Oatmeal Butternut Squash Cookies
Super Healthy Kids		Butternut Squash & Kale Roll Ups
A Little Zaftig		Butternut and Black Arkansas Apple Soup
The Girl on Bloor		Butternut Squash Ravioli in a Red Pepper Cream Sauce