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Butternut Squash

Inventory, 35 lbs : 53.72
This item was last sold on : 05/16/22

• 78 Featured Restaurants

• 83 Recipe Ideas

• 20 Sharess

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.

Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Tender Greens-Broadway	San Diego CA	619-807-1394
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Monello	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Neighborhood Burger	San Diego CA	619-446-0002
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-6360
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066

the other 58...

Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Tender Greens-UTC	San Diego CA	858-455-9395
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	951-704-9703
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-944-1631
Haidilao Hot Pot San Diego Inc.	San Diego CA	510-861-7657
All Aspects Catering and Events	San Diego CA	855-287-7658
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
Surf Side Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	858-245-6146
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Lucha Libre Taco Shop	San Diego CA	619-296-8226
Pure Meal Prep SD	San Diego CA	209-485-4861
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Bernini's Bistro	La Jolla CA	858-454-5013
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Produce on Parade		Fall Butternut Squash Soup
Farm Fresh Feasts		Five Cheese Pizza with Indigo Rose Tomato and Almond Pesto on a Butternut Squash Crust
Joyful Healthy Eats		Creamy Butternut Squash Alfredo Pasta
Kitchen Konfidence		Butternut Squash Pizza
Alexandra's Kitchen		Butternut Squash and Crispy Sage Pizza
The Noshery		Butternut & Sausage Hash Lasagna Rolls with Creamy Sage Sauce
Food Babbles		Butternut Squash Chips
Will Cook For Smiles		Slow Cooker Winter Squash Beef Stew
Chew Out Loud		Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Making Thyme for Health		Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole

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

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About 7 days ago, 5/10/22
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About 89 days ago, 2/17/22
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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tutti Frutti Organics

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 111 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 135 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 149 days ago, 12/19/21

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 178 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 187 days ago, 11/10/21

Specialty Produce

Tutti Frutti Organics

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 191 days ago, 11/07/21
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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Her Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 209 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 212 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 226 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 235 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 237 days ago, 9/22/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Her Produce

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 251 days ago, 9/08/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 600 days ago, 9/24/20
Sharer's comments : Butternut Squah from Tutti Frutti

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 602 days ago, 9/22/20

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 687 days ago, 6/29/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful Butternut and Kabocha Squash in from Her Produce!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 691 days ago, 6/25/20
Sharer's comments : Butternut squash from HER produce!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 692 days ago, 6/24/20

Super Indo Cinere Near Ciputat, Banten, Indonesia
About 701 days ago, 6/14/20
Sharer's comments : pumpkin butternut