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Butternut Squash

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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.

Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Two Ducks	San Diego CA	760-235-3120
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Deeply Nourished	San Diego CA	808-489-7366
Ranch Catering	San Diego CA	858-491-9100
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Green Acres Campus	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Pitchers	San Diego CA	8584721251
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Manna	Encinitas CA	510-366-3057

the other 83...

Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	915-861-2297
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619 594-3576
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Convention Center East	San Diego CA	619-525-5832
Patisserie Melanie	San Diego CA	619-677-2132
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Salt and Lime	Del Mar CA	858-926-8582
Pure Meal Prep SD	San Diego CA	209-485-4861
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Kinme Omakase	San Diego CA	619-231-0700
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-204-3666
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Sycuan Casino	El Cajon CA	619-445-6002
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
The Lab Restaurant	Oceanside CA	619-861-8299
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-1582
Amalfi Gourmet LLC	San Diego CA	619-379-3099
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-759-5473
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Zeca Trading Co.	San Diego CA	619-410-1576
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive)	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
My Amadea	National City CA	808-854-7380
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe	San Diego CA	831-247-5395
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
La Costa Resort & Spa Vue	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Giaola	Carlsbad CA	858-266-9303
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
The Harvest Honey	San Marcos CA	616-914-0124
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Gimme Some Oven		Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Savory Simple		Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Galette
Life Tastes Good		Stuffed Butternut Squash
Dinner at the Zoo		Butternut Squash Pasta
Will Cook For Smiles		Slow Cooker Winter Squash Beef Stew
Hungry Cravings		Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Rachel Schultz		Butternut Squash & Sausage Stuffed Shells
Gouda Life		Roasted Butternut Squash and Asian Pear Soup
Taste and Tell		Butternut Squash Chili with Beef
Paleo Running Mama		Chorizo Butternut Pizza Hash with Baked Eggs

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

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Waitrose & Partners Gloucester Road
128 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4SF, United Kingdom

Near London, United Kingdom
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About 270 days ago, 12/29/22
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About 281 days ago, 12/18/22

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 309 days ago, 11/20/22
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Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 351 days ago, 10/09/22

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About 372 days ago, 9/18/22
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California, United States
About 408 days ago, 8/13/22
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NaturaSì
Via Giovanni Bettolo, 44, 00195 Roma RM
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Near Rome, Italy
About 476 days ago, 6/06/22

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Mall of the Emirates - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About 585 days ago, 2/17/22
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 607 days ago, 1/26/22
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About 631 days ago, 1/02/22
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Rodriguez Family Farms
San Diego, CA

Near Solana Beach, California, United States
About 645 days ago, 12/19/21

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Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 674 days ago, 11/20/21
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El Cajon, CA

Near Coronado, California, United States
About 684 days ago, 11/10/21

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Tutti Frutti Organics

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 687 days ago, 11/07/21
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 705 days ago, 10/20/21
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1929 Hancock St
619-295-3172
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 708 days ago, 10/17/21
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Butternut Squash

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