banana squash

Large yellow cucurbit

Banana squash is a large winter squash with an elongated cylindrical shape resembling a banana, typically two to three feet long with pale yellow to orange skin.

The flesh is sweet and dense, similar to butternut squash, making it suitable for roasting, soups, and pies.

Often sold in segments due to its size.

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seeds · flesh · rind · sweet · harvest · autumn · vine · creamy · orange · baked · soup · fall harvest · puree · pie filling · comfort food · stringy · garden · farmers market

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