Thanks to Farmer’s Market Organic Butternut Squash, everyone can enjoy the sweet flavor and silky texture of this rich and popular superfood* all year long without hassle…we’ve eliminated the difficulty in preparing it by cracking the “nut” ourselves and creating this amazing and versatile puree. We’re seeing it used more than ever in homemade recipes such as our own Homemade Organic Butternut Soup, and we’re seeing it appear more on menus of some of the top restaurants in the country in everything from risotto to ravioli.
Did You Know...
Butternut is the most widely grown and popular variety among squash. Ancient Native Americans referred to butternut squash as “the apple of God.”
Besides its great taste, butternut squash is very low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. It’s a good source of vitamin E, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium and magnesium, and a very good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and manganese.
* Butternut Squash is listed as a superfood in SuperFoods, Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life by Steven Pratt, M.D., and Kathy Matthews
Ingredients: Certified organic butternut squash*
*Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Deep Dish Butternut Squash Casserole With Maple Ginger Crust
Butternut Squash Spaetzle
Butternut Squash and Apple Bread
*Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Recipes:
Thai-Spiced Butternut Squash Bisque With Lime and ChiliesDeep Dish Butternut Squash Casserole With Maple Ginger Crust
Butternut Squash Spaetzle
Butternut Squash and Apple Bread