butternut squash

Beige bell-shaped gourd

Butternut squash is a winter squash with tan skin, a bulbous bottom, and bright orange flesh.

The shape resembles a elongated pear or bell.

The flesh is dense, slightly sweet, and commonly roasted, pureed into soup, or used in pasta dishes: I'm making butternut squash risotto for dinner.

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delicata · bisque · orange · carrot · autumn harvest · sweet potato · comfort food · side dish · maple syrup · cinnamon · cubed · nutrient-dense · yam · thanksgiving · heirloom varieties · farmers market · risotto · olive oil

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Opposites
squash variety spectrum

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Gourd with fibrous flesh

zucchini · summer squash · pumpkin · cucumber · acorn squash

flavor profile

butternut squashbitter melon

Warty gourd, sharp flavor

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texture/density

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Edible ribbed stalks

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G