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Butternut Squash

Inventory, 35 lbs : 57.43
This item was last sold on : 09/27/22

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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 originalrnut 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.

Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
Town & Country San Diego	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Vineyard Gourmet Catering	Temecula CA	951-858-1585
Maple Blue	San Diego CA	860-733-5126
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Storyhouse Spirits	San Diego CA	801-949-5955
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Portside Pier (TopSail)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Ranch Catering	San Diego CA	858-491-9100
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142

the other 90...

Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-472-1251
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
Farrago Market	Oceanside CA	760-468-8463
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Great Maple La Jolla UTC	San Diego CA	858-886-7403
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Farm Fresh Meals	San Diego CA	760-707-2383
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets)	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Giaola	Carlsbad CA	858-266-9303
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-759-5473
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Ciccia Osteria	San Diego CA	619-674-4069
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Palmys	San Diego CA	858-886-7111
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Olivewood Gardens -Donation	National City CA	619-434-4281
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Manhattan of La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0700
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
GreensPlease	Poway CA	858-842-1001
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Humphery's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
Hotel Del ENO Produce	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Noble House Hotels & Resorts	San Diego CA	619-276-4010
Javier Plascencia	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-944-1631
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Elixir De La Lune	La Jolla CA	619-985-8979
Mission Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-450-7864
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
Woods Kitchen Foods	San Diego CA	619-719-6924
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
James Coffee Co. Escondido	Escondido CA	619-961-5805

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Natural Noshing		Butternut Squash Spread on Cheese Croutons
Host The Toast		Thai Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
The Gunny Sack		Roasted Butternut Squash with Green Apples and Candied Walnuts
Life Tastes Good		Stuffed Butternut Squash
Joyful Healthy Eats		Creamy Butternut Squash Alfredo Pasta
Baby Foode		Roasted Butternut Squash & Thyme
The Veg Space		Butternut Roast
Baby Foode		Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Camille Styles		Butternut Squash Ravioli
My Kids Lick The Bowl		Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup

the other 73...

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

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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 11 days ago, 9/18/22
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Galamart supermarket
Dostyk Plaza, Самал-2 111, Алматы 050000

California, United States
About 46 days ago, 8/13/22
Sharer's comments : Butternut squash grown in Kazakhstan

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

Near Rome, Italy
About 115 days ago, 6/06/22

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Carrefour supermarket
Mall of the Emirates - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Near Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About 142 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 224 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 245 days ago, 1/26/22
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Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St San Diego CA 92154
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 269 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 283 days ago, 12/19/21

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 313 days ago, 11/20/21
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Ocean Beach Farmers Market

Beboze's Farmers Market
El Cajon, CA

Near Coronado, California, United States
About 322 days ago, 11/10/21

Specialty Produce

Tutti Frutti Organics

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 325 days ago, 11/07/21
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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Her Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 344 days ago, 10/20/21
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Specialty Produce

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

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 346 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 360 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 369 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 372 days ago, 9/22/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Her Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 386 days ago, 9/08/21