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Butternut Squash

Inventory, 35 lbs : 52.49
This item was last sold on : 02/06/23

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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 Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe	San Diego CA	831-247-5395
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Wholesome Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-634-9573
Barrel Republic Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	619-204-5945
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158

the other 126...

Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-472-1251
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
The Guild Bar	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Parisien Gourmandises	La Jolla CA	858-352-6552
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	442-266-2781
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Ki's Kitchen Commissary	VISTA CA	760-777-0700
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	574-210-4025
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Maya Moon Collective	San Diego CA	775-225-8649
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Monello	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets)	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Barrel Republic Escondido	Escondido CA	760-795-0006
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	858-518-0148
Poseidon on the Beach	Del Mar CA	858-755-9345
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye)	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Amalfi Gourmet LLC	San Diego CA	619-379-3099
Vino Carta Solana Beach	Encinitas CA	858-353-2815
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	858-245-6146
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Olivewood Gardens -Donation	National City CA	619-434-4281
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Nick & G's Restaurant	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-771-1871
UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive)	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread	Carlsbad CA	760-445-9536
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Open Gym-Working Class	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
James Coffee Co. Escondido	Escondido CA	619-961-5805
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Ciccia Osteria	San Diego CA	619-674-4069
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Humphery's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619-594-3576
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Hilton Harbor Island	San Diego CA	619-291-6700
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	858-610-8784
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Carolines Seaside Cafe	La Jolla CA	619-646-1481
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-6360
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-838-8268
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-551-5105
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Coasterra	San Diego CA	619-814-1300
Edgewater Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-7581
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-885-8075

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Kitchen Konfidence		Butternut Squash Pizza
Delicious Magazine		Butternut Squash, Spinach and Goat's Cheese Pie
Making Thyme for Health		Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole
Camille Styles		Butternut Squash Ravioli
Cooking For Keeps		Butternut Squash, Apple Cider, & Cheddar Soup
Savory Tooth		Butternut Squash Risotto with Mushrooms
The Taste Space		South African Spiced Butternut Squash and Roasted Banana Soup with Coconut and Lime
Town and Country Living		Vegetable Pot Pie
Green Healthy Cooking		Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Soup
Gouda Life		Roasted Butternut Squash and Asian Pear Soup

the other 73...

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

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Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 10 days ago, 1/28/23
Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Tutti-frutti Organics

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

Near London, United Kingdom
About 12 days ago, 1/26/23

superindo depok town centre Near Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
About 40 days ago, 12/29/22
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Chino's Vegetable Shop Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United States
About 51 days ago, 12/18/22

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 79 days ago, 11/20/22
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Leucadia Farmer's Market

Hukama Produce
Ramona, CA

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 121 days ago, 10/09/22

Specialty Produce

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1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 142 days ago, 9/18/22
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Galmart

Galamart supermarket
Dostyk Plaza, Самал-2 111, Алматы 050000

California, United States
About 178 days ago, 8/13/22
Sharer's comments : Butternut squash grown in Kazakhstan

NaturaSì

NaturaSì
Via Giovanni Bettolo, 44, 00195 Roma RM
https://negozi.naturasi.it

Near Rome, Italy
About 246 days ago, 6/06/22

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Mall of the Emirates - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
https://www.carrefouruae.com/mafuae/en/?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=carrefour-uae-gmb

Near Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About 273 days ago, 5/10/22
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ТРЦ DOSTYK PLAZA, микрорайон Самал-2, 111, 050051/A25C9C5, Алматы, Самал 2, 1 этаж

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About 355 days ago, 2/17/22
Sharer's comments : Butternut squash imported to Kazakhstan

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Organics

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 377 days ago, 1/26/22
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Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St San Diego CA 92154
619-295-3172
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 401 days ago, 1/02/22
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Solana Beach Farmer's Market

Rodriguez Family Farms
San Diego, CA

Near Solana Beach, California, United States
About 415 days ago, 12/19/21

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 444 days ago, 11/20/21
Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Fresno Evergreen

Ocean Beach Farmers Market

Beboze's Farmers Market
El Cajon, CA

Near Coronado, California, United States
About 454 days ago, 11/10/21

Specialty Produce

Tutti Frutti Organics

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 457 days ago, 11/07/21
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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Her Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 475 days ago, 10/20/21
Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Her Produce

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 478 days ago, 10/17/21
Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Tutti Frutti Organics

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 492 days ago, 10/03/21
Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Tutti Frutti Organics

Specialty Produce

SpecialtyProduce
1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 501 days ago, 9/24/21
Sharer's comments : Butternut squash from Tutti-frutti Farm

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti
1-805-218-6122

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 503 days ago, 9/22/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Her Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 517 days ago, 9/08/21