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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, sautƩing, 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 Butternutās flavor as, āsmooth as butter and sweet as a nut.ā 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 1930ās 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, sautƩing, 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 Butternutās flavor as, āsmooth as butter and sweet as a nut.ā 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 1930ās 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.
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Maestoso | San Diego CA | 209-445-5600 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Trident Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-246-9316 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Feast on This Culinary & Event Production | San Diego CA | 858-597-0740 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Royale | San Diego CA | 512-230-9524 |
| Et VoilĆ ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Dynamic Nutrition | San Diego CA | 619-296-3172 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Farmers Table (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-501-0789 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
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| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
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| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 145 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Locally grown squash š Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States About 256 days ago, 1/04/19 
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Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 388 days ago, 8/25/18 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at Walmart Supercenter. Mexico Grown new world oamaru Otago, New Zealand About 560 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 580 days ago, 2/13/18 
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Near Vista, California, United StatesSchaner Family Farms 30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082 760-749-9376 About 619 days ago, 1/06/18 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
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Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 637 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 698 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 715 days ago, 10/02/17 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
