Vegetable profile
Butternut squash
2 recipes · 3 months in season
When is Butternut squash in season?
When is Butternut squash in season?Butternut squash, January, February, December — in season. 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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