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Hubbard Squash

Cucurbita maxima Allergen-Free
Hubbard Squash

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Cucurbitaceae
  • Primary Cuisine North American
  • Seasonality Late Summer to Winter
  • Source Squash plant

¿Qué es Hubbard Squash?

A large winter squash with a hard, often bumpy skin and sweet, orange-yellow flesh, known for its long storage life.

¿A qué sabe Hubbard Squash?

Hubbard Squash tiene un sabor sweet, earthy con aromas mildly sweet, vegetal.

Taste
Sweet, Earthy
Texture
Starchy, Creamy (when cooked), Mealy
Aroma
Mildly Sweet, Vegetal
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1 cup (205g)
Calories34 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.2 g
Total Carbohydrate8.5 g
Dietary Fiber2.2 g
Total Sugars3.2 g
Calcium21 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Potassium350 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To easily cut hard squash, pierce several times and microwave for 2-4 minutes to soften the skin before cutting. Roast cut-side down for even caramelization.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Hubbard Squash

El mejor sustituto para Hubbard Squash es Butternut Squash, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar sweetness, texture, and uses in roasting, purees, or soups.

Sustitutos para Hubbard Squash con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Butternut Squash Mejor 1:1 Similar sweetness, texture, and uses in roasting, purees, or soups.
Acorn Squash 1:1 Slightly less sweet, good for baking or roasting individual portions.
Sweet Potato 1:1 Excellent for sweet dishes, purees, and roasting due to its sweetness and starchiness.
Pumpkin (sugar pie) 1:1 Good for pies, purees, and soups, offering a similar flavor profile.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Hubbard Squash

  1. Look for a squash that feels heavy for its size, has dull, hard skin with no soft spots or mold.
  2. Avoid shiny skin, which indicates immaturity.
  3. Store in a cool, dry place.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Hubbard Squash?

  • Brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • sage
  • maple syrup
  • butter
  • pecans
  • chicken
  • pork
  • onions
  • garlic.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Hubbard Squash?

Sweet, Earthy Mildly Sweet, Vegetal

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Hubbard Squash?

El mejor sustituto es Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweetness, texture, and uses in roasting, purees, or soups.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Hubbard Squash?

Look for a squash that feels heavy for its size, has dull, hard skin with no soft spots or mold. Avoid shiny skin, which indicates immaturity. Store in a cool, dry place.

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