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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.

Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Patisserie Melanie	San Diego CA	619-677-2132
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe	San Diego CA	831-247-5395
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619 594-3576
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive)	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-759-5473
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150

the other 81...

Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	915-861-2297
Deeply Nourished	San Diego CA	808-489-7366
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Convention Center East	San Diego CA	619-525-5832
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-204-3666
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Kinme Omakase	San Diego CA	619-231-0700
Green Acres Campus	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	619-807-7161 mike
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Pitchers	San Diego CA	8584721251
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Sycuan Casino	El Cajon CA	619-445-6002
Pure Meal Prep SD	San Diego CA	209-485-4861
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
Two Ducks	San Diego CA	760-235-3120
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
White Rice Morena	San Diego CA	619-289-9208
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
Zeca Trading Co.	San Diego CA	619-410-1576
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Giaola	Carlsbad CA	858-266-9303
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
La Costa Resort & Spa Vue	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Vineyard Gourmet Catering	Temecula CA	951-858-1585
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
The Harvest Honey	San Marcos CA	616-914-0124
Manna	Encinitas CA	510-366-3057
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
The Lab Restaurant	Oceanside CA	619-861-8299
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-1582
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Ranch Catering	San Diego CA	858-491-9100
Salt and Lime	Del Mar CA	858-926-8582
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
My Amadea	National City CA	808-854-7380
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Amalfi Gourmet LLC	San Diego CA	619-379-3099
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Magical Slow Cooker		Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sugar Butternut Squash
Camille Styles		Butternut Squash Ravioli
Town and Country Living		Vegetable Pot Pie
Kitchen Konfidence		Butternut Squash Pizza
The Clever Carrot		Butternut Squash Stuffed Mushrooms with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Glaze
A Little Zaftig		Butternut and Black Arkansas Apple Soup
My Saratoga Kitchen Table		WINTER SQUASH SOUP WITH BAGUETTE CROUTONS
Paleo Running Mama		Chorizo Butternut Pizza Hash with Baked Eggs
$5 Dinners		Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins
Renee Nicole's Kitchen		Rustic Butternut Squash Ravioli

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

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Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 348 days ago, 10/09/22

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About 369 days ago, 9/18/22
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California, United States
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About 582 days ago, 2/17/22
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 671 days ago, 11/20/21
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About 684 days ago, 11/07/21
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About 702 days ago, 10/20/21
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1929 Hancock St
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 705 days ago, 10/17/21
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Butternut Squash

Description/Taste

Seasons/Availability

Current Facts

Nutritional Value

Applications

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Geography/History

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