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    Kitchen Dictionary: butternut squash

    A tall squash with a figure eight shape, a yellowish-tan skin, bright orange flesh, and flavor like a sweet potato. Can be 8 to 12 inches long and 2-3 pounds.

    Ingredient

    Season: available year-round

    How to select: Choose a squash that feels heavy for its size, with blemish-free skin, and no soft, moldy spots.

    How to store: Store in a cool, dark place.

    How to prepare: bake, steam, simmer

    Matches well with: ancho chiles, apples, butter, celery root, Cheddar cheese, cinnamon, curry, nuts, oranges, Parmesan cheese, pears, pecans, rosemary, sage, sherry

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    Nutrition Facts

    Calculated for 1 cup, cubes
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Calories 63
    Calories from Fat 1 (2%)
    Total Fat 0.1g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 5mg 0%
    Potassium 492mg 14%
    Total Carbohydrate 16.4g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
    Sugars 2.8g
    Protein 1.4g 2%

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