Butternut Squash

Estimated Inventory, 35 lbs : 72.21
This item was last sold on : 01/22/25

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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.

InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-1582
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-551-5105
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst.	San Diego CA	508-289-2667
Town & Country San Diego	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Echale	Encinitas CA	303-210-2892
Salvatore's	San Diego CA	619-544-1865
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-436-7006
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-544-1886
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110

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JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Carolines Seaside Cafe	La Jolla CA	619-646-1481
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Burgeon Beer Co.	San Diego CA	760-814-2548
Deeply Nourished	La Jolla CA	808-489-7366
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Carbon	San Diego CA	702-423-3807
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC	Vista CA	818-259-0995
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	858-774-3062
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Pacific Yacht Agents	Los Angeles CA	808-214-0970
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Tap Room Beer Co.	San Diego CA	619-539-7738
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	619-795-9135
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Cove House	La Jolla CA	858-999-0034
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-717-5899
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
Fox Point Farms (Haven)	Encinitas CA	619-892-0553
Shore Rider	La Jolla CA	858-412-5308
Davanti Enoteca Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant)	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Pizzeria Luigi	San Diego CA	610-539-7025
The Kitchen at MCASD	La Jolla CA	619-894-2051
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Southwestern Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-222-0438
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619 594-3576
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Fay's Diner and Cafe	San Diego CA	661-858-8895
California Culinary Arts Institute	San Diego CA	858-868-1401
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
San Diego Unified School- CCTE	San Diego CA	619-884-3899
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Javier Plascencia	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
Ridgeview Health Center	San Diego CA	858-293-3950
Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Slowly	San Diego CA	858-352-6080
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-472-1251
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Food by Chef Ty	Vista CA	424-278-8626
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One

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The Clever Carrot		Butternut Squash Stuffed Mushrooms with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Glaze
The Veg Space		Butternut Roast
Recipe Girl		Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus with Toasted Pepitas
Delicious Magazine		Butternut Squash, Spinach and Goat's Cheese Pie
The Girl on Bloor		Butternut Squash Ravioli in a Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Food Babbles		Butternut Squash Chips
Recipes From a Pantry		Peanut Buttery Butternut Squash Soup
Th Earthy Delights Blog		Roasted Butternut Squash with Truffle Honey, Thyme & Almonds
Savory Tooth		Butternut Squash Risotto with Mushrooms
Flourishing Foodie		Chili-Fried Butternut Squash Tacos with Mango Pineapple Salsa

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