Squash

Squash is a gourd-type vegetable native to North America, now grown all over the world. It encompasses many varieties, including butternut squash, acorn squash, and spaghetti squash. It has a mildly sweet, nutty flavour and firm flesh that is excellent for roasting, boiling, and braising. In the kitchen, it is used in soups, risottos, purees, baked dishes, and as a side dish. The skin is edible on younger fruits, while older varieties are typically peeled. Squash is a rich source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fibre.