How to Eat More Squash

Squash

( → ) Zucchini, butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash

Nutritional Benefits

Squashes, scientifically known as Cucurbita moschata, are high in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as in potassium, magnesium, and fiber.

Taste

Squash has a sweet, nutty flavor that intensifies when it’s cooked.

Cooking Tips

• Spiralize zucchini into noodles for this Spiralized Zucchini Puttanesca.
• Cut zucchini into thick slices and grill them with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
• Use acorn squash as a “bowl” in this recipe for Roasted Squash Bowls With Quinoa Pilaf, Greens, and Pistachios.
• Bake a spaghetti squash and use it as a gluten-free pasta substitute.
• Purée squash into soups and stews for added creaminess.