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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Hubbard Squash ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Hubbard Squash ?

Le/La/L'Hubbard Squash a un goût sweet, earthy avec des arômes mildly sweet, vegetal.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du 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.

Substituts & Proportions pour Hubbard Squash

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Hubbard Squash est Butternut Squash, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar sweetness, texture, and uses in roasting, purees, or soups.

Substituts pour Hubbard Squash avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Butternut Squash Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'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.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Hubbard Squash ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Hubbard Squash ?

Sweet, Earthy Mildly Sweet, Vegetal

Quel est un bon substitut pour Hubbard Squash ?

Le meilleur substitut est Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweetness, texture, and uses in roasting, purees, or soups.

Comment choisir et conserver le 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.

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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