Butternut Squash

Estimated Inventory, 35 lbs : 25.91
This item was last sold on : 12/29/24

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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.

Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Palmys	San Diego CA	858-886-7111
All Aspects Catering and Events	San Diego CA	855-287-7658
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-902-4646
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Sago	Encinitas CA	858-382-4047
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Ranch Catering	San Diego CA	858-491-9100
SIE Culinary Management	San Diego CA	858-964-8677
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Slowly	San Diego CA	858-352-6080
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173

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Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Barleymash	San Diego CA
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Deeply Nourished	La Jolla CA	808-489-7366
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
California Culinary Arts Institute	San Diego CA	858-868-1401
Ridgeview Health Center	San Diego CA	858-293-3950
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-436-7006
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Bar Ella	San Diego CA	858-808-2286
Southwestern Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-222-0438
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Fresco Cocina	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-544-1886
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Escondido	Escondido CA	760-738-6500
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Food by Chef Ty	Vista CA	424-278-8626
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
The Harvest Honey	San Marcos CA	616-914-0124
The Besta-Wan Pizza House	Cardiff CA	805-231-2515
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Communion	San Diego CA	619-606-5568
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
A & M catering	San Diego CA	206-802-8320
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Mackenzie Elizabeth Personal Chef Services	Poway CA	858-357-3455
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Long Story Short	San Diego CA	619-228-9381
Carolines Seaside Cafe	La Jolla CA	619-646-1481
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	619-795-9135
The Kitchen at MCASD	La Jolla CA	619-894-2051
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway	San Diego CA	619-446-3008
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Two Ducks (Deliver Lion Share)	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Knotty Barrel- Rancho	San Diego CA	858-484-8758
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Shore Rider	La Jolla CA	858-412-5308
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Amiga de la Vina	San Diego CA	619-990-6124
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Le Coq	La Jolla CA	858-427-1500
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
San Diego Humane Society	San Diego CA	619-299-7012
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-472-1251
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
Pacific Yacht Agents	Los Angeles CA	808-214-0970
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines	La Jolla CA	858-450-4581
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet)	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
The Remy	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
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Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
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Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Cove House	La Jolla CA	858-999-0034
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Coronado Yacht Club	Coronado CA	619-435-1848
Something Homemade	Vista CA	858-245-1004
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-551-5105
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-1582
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Fox Point Farms (Haven)	Encinitas CA	619-892-0553

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One

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Half Baked Harvest		Cranberry Roasted Butternut Persimmon Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
Oh My Veggies		Baked Sriracha Butternut Squash Fries
Pinch My Salt		Butternut Squash Pudding
Inspired Bites		Sweet and Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash
Alexandra's Kitchen		Butternut Squash and Crispy Sage Pizza
The Gunny Sack		Roasted Butternut Squash with Green Apples and Candied Walnuts
The Veg Space		Butternut Roast
Flourishing Foodie		Chili-Fried Butternut Squash Tacos with Mango Pineapple Salsa
Green Healthy Cooking		Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Soup
Urban Bliss Life		Butternut Squash Hash

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