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Butternut squash

The pear-shaped Butternut has dense, sweet, and nutty flesh and only a few seeds, making it a popular cooking squash to roast, mash, or purée in soups. To remove its hard exterior, first cut it in half and roast it, then remove the skin with a vegetable peeler. Waltham is the classic cream-colored variety.

In Season

August • September • October • November • December

Available From

Allstar Organics • Eatwell Farm • Little Farm • Lonely Mountain Farm • Lucero Organic Farms • McGinnis Ranch

Recipes

Baked Pumpkin Squash (Zucca al Forno) • Butternut Squash and Feta Cheese Bruschetta • Butternut Squash Bread Pudding with Leeks and Bacon • Butternut Squash Custard with Brown Butter and Candy Cap Mushroom Streusel • Butternut Squash Galette with Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onions, and Toma • Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter • Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apples, and Celery Root with Sage Brown Butter • Butternut Squash-Filled Lasagna Rolls • Butternut, Orange, and Sage Galette • Farro with Butternut Squash or Golden Beets • Hearty Brown Rice, Butternut Squash, and Kale Soup • Nettle Porridge with Butternut Squash and Bacon • Radicchio with Butternut Squash, Walnuts, Mozzarella, and Herby Vinaigrette • Roasted Squash and Swiss Chard Paella • Squash and Pear Bisque with Blue Cheese • The Sweet Spot Veggie Drink Elixir • Tunisian Vegetable Tagine • Wild Rice Risotto with Butternut Squash and Cauliflower • Yuba Rolls with Black Chanterelles and Anise Scented Butternut Squash with Chili Dipping Sauce