Vegetable profile
Butternut squash
2 recipes · 3 months in season
When is Butternut squash in season?
When is Butternut squash in season?Butternut squash is in season in January, February, December. Eating in season means both more flavour and more nutrition.
Butternut squash recipes
Soup
Profile card“Bringing autumn's orange color to the table, butternut squash gives soup a velvety texture and natural sweetness.”
Nutrition
A low calorie vegetable rich in beta carotene, the plant precursor of vitamin A. Also contains vitamin C and fiber.
Source: Sebze Meyve Takvimi
In the kitchen
In the kitchenHow do you store Butternut squash?
Whole, uncut butternut squash keeps for weeks, even months, in a cool, dry, dark place; once cut, use within a few days in the fridge.
What should you look for when buying Butternut squash?
Choose ones with a hard, matte skin and a dry, sturdy stem.
What goes well with Butternut squash?
What goes well with Butternut squash?Eat butternut squash with a fat source (olive oil, tahini). Beta carotene is fat soluble, which eases its absorption.
How do you grow Butternut squash at home?
How do you grow Butternut squash at home?Source: Bahçe Tarımı I, Anadolu Ü.
This information is for general guidance only and is not medical or dietary advice. Consult a dietitian or doctor for your individual needs.
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