Get the scoop A guide to winter squash
Winter squash is nutritious and delicious. Explore the varieties and how to prepare them.
Calling all summer squash lovers! Winter squash is easy to prepare and packs both flavorful and nutritional punch.
Reach for these top five winter squash this season
1. Acorn : A smaller, acorn-shaped squash with dark green skin and orange-colored patches.
- Boasts a nutty, sweet and peppery taste.
- Ideal for baking.
2. Butternut – A long, pear-shaped, cream-colored squash with deep orange flesh.
- Sweet taste.
- Perfect for roasting, pureeing for soup or paired with a dish that contains apples or black beans.
3. Hubbard – A large, green squash with thick, bumpy skin.
- Able to mash easily.
- Try pairing with poultry, pork or eggs, or exchanging with butternut squash in soup.
4. Spaghetti – Yellow-skin squash with a stringy flesh.
- All inside flesh can eaten.
- Try topping with pasta sauce and low-fat mozzarella cheese for a nutrient-rich “pasta.”
5. Turban – An unusually-shaped, orange-colored squash with white or green speckles/stripes.
- Contains a nutty flavor similar to acorn squash.
- Ideal for soups and stews.
Availability
Although winter squash is harveste in the fall. It is also available during the cool winter months. Winter squash varieties typically found year-round at most grocery stores.
Selection
Winter squash should have a deep color, be heavy for their size and free from soft patches, moldy spots or punctured skin.
Preparing
Before cutting and cooking, be sure to rinse winter squash thoroughly under cool water. Do not use soap.
Storing
Unlike their summer cousins, winter squash have a durable peel. That is more challenging to peel or cut into, allowing them store longer and making the inside flesh the only edible portion. Store uncut winter squash in a cool, dry place for โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที up to three months. Cut squash. Should store in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to four days. Raw, chop winter squash, or cook squash. Can frozen up to 10-12 months.