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HUBBARD SQUASH: HOW TO STORE, CUT, & COOK

by Prachee last updated - July 29, 2020 ✓ Evidence Based

It is best to not judge a book by its cover or a Hubbard squash by its exterior.
What appears to be an almost caricaturized blue-gray exterior, reminiscent of
Halloween decorations, houses a nutritionally-rich and tasty fruit. The flesh –
mashed, roasted, or sautéed – adds a dash of rustic warmth to your winter days.
However, that is not how it is categorized as winter squash. That has more to do
with its hard exterior and seeds, and breaking it open can be quite fun. Let’s
dive in to know how to cut, cook, and store Hubbard squash.

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HOW TO SELECT & STORE HUBBARD SQUASH?

You may generally find a Hubbard squash with the exterior being either orange or
blue-green/gray in color. Both these varieties are edible. If you are harvesting
them from your garden, wait till right before the temperature drops and the
winter frost sets in. If the fruit is hard on the outside and well-formed, this
is a good time to pick it. While you can leave it a few days into winter, it
simply won’t be as tasty then.

Hubbard squash is named after Elizabeth Hubbard who sold the seeds to a trader.
Photo Credit: Shutterstock

If you are buying it from the market, what you are looking for is a fruit with a
hard exterior and a matte-looking skin. A bright shiny rind may look attractive,
but it represents a squash that isn’t well-formed yet. You may find the entire
fruit in the market, but buy pre-cut pieces if available and if you are buying
it for a single, small meal.



Nutrition Facts

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Squash, winter, hubbard, raw
Serving Size : 100 g1 cup, cubes (116 g)NutrientValueWater [g]88Energy 40Energy
[kJ]167Protein [g]2Total lipid (fat) [g]0.5Ash [g]0.8Carbohydrate, by difference
[g]8.7Fiber, total dietary [g]3.9Sugars, total including NLEA [g]3.95Calcium, Ca
[mg]14Iron, Fe [mg]0.4Magnesium, Mg [mg]19Phosphorus, P [mg]21Potassium, K
[mg]320Sodium, Na [mg]7Zinc, Zn [mg]0.13Copper, Cu [mg]0.06Manganese, Mn
[mg]0.18Selenium, Se [µg]0.5Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid [mg]11Thiamin
[mg]0.07Riboflavin [mg]0.04Niacin [mg]0.5Pantothenic acid [mg]0.4Vitamin B-6
[mg]0.15Folate, total [µg]16Folate, food [µg]16Folate, DFE [µg]16Choline, total
[mg]11.8Vitamin A, RAE [µg]68Carotene, beta [µg]820Vitamin A, IU [IU]1367Vitamin
E (alpha-tocopherol) [mg]0.16Vitamin K (phylloquinone) [µg]1.3Fatty acids, total
saturated [g]0.112:0 [g]014:0 [g]016:0 [g]0.0918:0 [g]0.01Fatty acids, total
monounsaturated [g]0.0416:1 [g]018:1 [g]0.03Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
[g]0.2118:2 [g]0.0818:3 [g]0.13Tryptophan [g]0.03Threonine [g]0.06Isoleucine
[g]0.08Leucine [g]0.11Lysine [g]0.07Methionine [g]0.03Cystine
[g]0.02Phenylalanine [g]0.08Tyrosine [g]0.07Valine [g]0.09Arginine
[g]0.11Histidine [g]0.04Alanine [g]0.08Aspartic acid [g]0.22Glutamic acid
[g]0.35Glycine [g]0.07Proline [g]0.07Serine [g]0.08 Sources include : USDA [1]



It is best to cure it before you store it. For this, leave it for about 10 days
in a well-ventilated rack, till the skin hardens and the moisture has
evaporated. To store your whole squash safely for a few days, find a cool and
dry place, preferably not on the floor. Wipe the skin clean, ensure it is dry,
and then you can place it on a shelf and cover it with a cloth. This can make it
last for over three months. However, ensure that you check on it every few days.


HOW TO CUT HUBBARD SQUASH?

If you have brought home the tough squash and are preparing to cut it open, get
ready to summon your inner child. One of the effective ways of cutting it is by
letting it break open by dropping it from a height. Wrap it securely in a cloth
or plastic bag and allow this bag to fall from a height.

Another way of doing this is to take a meat cleaver, or a similar knife, and cut
it open. The job may not be as successful with regular vegetable knives.  Start
by applying single-point pressure on the squash with one sharp point and then
drag the blade further from there in a single direction. To help break down the
bigger pieces, you can microwave them for a couple of minutes, when needed.


HOW TO COOK HUBBARD SQUASH?

The humble and tough-looking Hubbard squash may not be liked by everyone, but
its nutritional value remains undisputed. While they are rich in sugar, they
also come packed with calcium, magnesium, and potassium. A Harvard Health
article notes that potassium plays an important role in maintaining blood
pressure. However, the average American diet may contain twice as much sodium as
potassium, which could lead to long-term adverse effects on one’s health. [2]
[3]

To bring out the best balance of taste and nutrition in Hubbard squash, as well
as to use it easily, start by roasting it. For this, take pieces of the squash
and with the skin side down, hold it over a grill or an open flame, if safe.
This will give you a one-side charred piece of winter squash with flesh soft
enough to be scooped out. The longer you leave it over the fire, the softer it
gets.

Here are a few ways you can use Hubbard squash:

 * Add it to mashed potatoes or sweet potato mash
 * Use it as an addition to your winter salads
 * Add the firmer pieces to your breakfast hash recipe
 * The roasted pieces can be pureed to be used in pies
 * Season the roasted pieces and pair it with your meals

Hubbard squash has been one of the staples squashes of ancient civilizations.
While it may not always have been popular with everyone, there is no denying its
impressive nutritional values and adaptable flavor profile. If you haven’t given
it a try yet, this winter is the season to add more squashes to the mix.

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Prachee is a content writer for Organic Facts and is responsible for writing on
the latest wellness trends. A former Journalism & Media teacher, she prides
herself on being able to seamlessly dabble between health, science, and
technology. She has completed her Masters in Communication Studies from the
University of Pune, India as well as an online course on “Introduction to Food
and Health” from Stanford University, US. Prachee fancies herself to be a poet
and a cook when the rare lightning of inspiration strikes.

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