Buttercup Squash

Buttercup Squash is a form of winter squash. Winter squash has a hard skin that makes it easy to store for several months.

Buttercup squash Looks a bit like a small green pumpkin. The inside of the squash is orange in color. Look for squash that is very firm with no soft spots or mold.

Buttercup squash can be cut in half lengthwise and the seeds removed. The squash can then be baked until the flesh is tender. (about an hour to an hour and a half) Once roasted you can use it as a bowl for soups or stews or scoop out the flesh and puree.