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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.
Butternut squash is available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Cirque Du Soleil America Inc. | Las Vegas NV | 702-513-2146 |
| The Honeybee Baking | San Diego CA | 619-727-7637 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Tommy V's | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-1949 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Tender Greens-Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-807-1394 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Four Points Sheraton-SeaWorld | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| FaVe Tacos | San Diego CA | 858-888-2361 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Samaya Boat | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Peak Fitness Meals San Diego | San Diego CA | 303-912-7440 |
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| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Smoothie Rider | San Diego CA | 858-208-0774 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Fifty-Two East | Santee CA | 6193340752 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Rustic Root (5th & J) | San Diego | 619-232-1747 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| El Jardin Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
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Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 25 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Locally grown squash 💚 Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States About 136 days ago, 1/04/19 
Walmart Supercenter
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 268 days ago, 8/25/18 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at Walmart Supercenter. Mexico Grown new world oamaru Otago, New Zealand About 440 days ago, 3/05/18 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at new world oamaru. Real Food Market & Deli Near Helena, Montana, United States About 460 days ago, 2/13/18 
Vista Farmers Market
Peter Schaner
Near Vista, California, United StatesSchaner Family Farms 30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082 760-749-9376 About 499 days ago, 1/06/18 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Marketplace Foods
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 517 days ago, 12/19/17 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at Marketplace Foods. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 578 days ago, 10/19/17 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 595 days ago, 10/02/17 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
