Butternut squash

What is Butternut squash?

Butternut Squash is a member of the Curcurbita moschata family that also includes ponca, waltham, pumpkin, and calabaza. This very useful winter squash is a starchier carbohydrate than the summer squash varieties but it still low in calorie; about 64 calories for 1 cup of squash cubes and only about 13 carbohydrates. The butternut squash has bright orange dense flesh and is very flavorful. It particularly excels when it is roasted. That said it makes an excellent addition to soups and casseroles and can even be made into a pie like it's cousin the pumpkin.Read more about Butternut Squash Article Uses, History, Recipes >>

Substitute for Butternut squash

If you don't have butternut squash you can substitute equal amounts of:

Acorn squash
OR - Buttercup squash
OR - Hubbard squash
OR - Delicata squash

If you want an alternative you can use:

Cut up sweet potato
OR - Cut up pumpkin

Equivalents

5 oz = 1 cup cubes
1 cup of cubes = 140 grams

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Nutrition Information For Butternut squash

Serving Size

1 cup, cubes

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 6mg

Potassium

493g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 16g

10%

Dietary Fiber 3g

10%

Sugars 3g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Butternut squash Recipes

Butternut Squash Pie
You can use this Butternut Squash Pie recipe all year long as you find those beautiful squash in your local grocery store. Save time by using a purchased refrigerated pie crust. Includes maple syrup, lots of spices, and topped with whipped cream.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Almonds
Fresh butternut squash is combined with onion, garlic, olive oil, curry powder and vegetable broth to make this flavorful Curried Butternut Squash Soup winter soup. Garnish with almonds and yogurt. Thanksgiving favorite.
Lamb Tagine
This Lamb tagine is prepared with onions, saffron, tomatoes, squash and chickpeas. The lamb is rubbed with ras el hanout and marinated before cooking.

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Butternut Squash

A member of the Curcurbita moschata family that also includes ponca, waltham, pumpkin, and calabaza. The orange-fleshed winter squash delivers a flavorful dense flesh. Learn about butternut squash. Includes history, uses, and recipes. More

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