Butternut Squash is a creamy, sweet squash variety used in many winter dishes. Though it’s technically a fruit, butternut squash is often substituted for vegetables or grains at a meal. It’s extraordinarily high in vitamin A, which aids in brain, heart, and vision health; additionally, it offers a healthy serving of vitamin C and potassium. These health benefits make it an excellent replacement for mashed potatoes, tater tots, and even pasta.
Butternut squash holds immense popularity around the world for its bright color, sweet taste, and overall versatility. Contact us for your butternut squash sourcing needs today.
Butternut Squash
Application and Uses
Features and Benefits
Specs & Packaging
Application and Uses
Butternut squash is a wonderfully versatile vegetable. Here are a few of the most popular uses for this plant:
● Add-in for salads, quinoa bowls, and rice bowls (roasted or raw shredded)
● Healthy coleslaw ingredient (raw shredded)
● Soup base (roasted and pureed)
● French fry substitute (roasted sliced)
● Sweet side dish (roasted or fried, mashed or cubed)
● Subtle pasta topping (roasted pureed)
● Healthy pie filling (roasted mashed)
● Bright stew ingredient (roasted diced)
● Dip base (roasted pureed, with cheese)
● Distinctive stir fry add-in (fried)
Features and Benefits
Not only does squash taste great, it’s great for health as well. Below are a few of the most notable health benefits of squash:
● Protects against skin damage
● Maintains healthy brain function
● Promotes lung strength
● Improves weight loss
● Lowers risk of heart disease
● Lowers blood pressure
● Boosts immune system
● Contributes to healthy digestion
● Fights cancer
● Could reduce symptoms of asthma
● May ease inflammation, including arthritis-caused inflammation
● Decreases risk of kidney stones
● Fights osteoporosis
Specs & Packaging
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