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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

O Que É Hubbard Squash?

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

Qual o Sabor de Hubbard Squash?

Hubbard Squash tem um sabor sweet, earthy com aromas de mildly sweet, vegetal.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação 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

Segredo do 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.

Substitutos e Proporções de Hubbard Squash

O melhor substituto para Hubbard Squash é Butternut Squash, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar sweetness, texture, and uses in roasting, purees, or soups.

Substitutos para Hubbard Squash com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Butternut Squash Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar 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.

O Que Combina Bem Com Hubbard Squash?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Hubbard Squash?

Sweet, Earthy Mildly Sweet, Vegetal

Qual é um bom substituto para Hubbard Squash?

O melhor substituto é Butternut Squash (1:1). Similar sweetness, texture, and uses in roasting, purees, or soups.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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