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With so many varieties of squash to choose from, understanding this fruit—which is often mistaken for a vegetable—can be difficult. Check out this helpful guide to learn how you can enjoy five different types this winter. Then, let Walmart’s trained personal shoppers pick the freshest options for you and use convenient pickup & delivery to try them at home.
This mild variety makes for a great low-carb pasta alternative. After cutting the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, drizzle olive oil on the inside, and lay it cut side down on a baking sheet before popping it into the oven. Once it’s warm, scrape out the noodle-like strands with a fork and top with your favorite sauce.
Sweet, savory, and slightly nutty, butternut squash is a versatile ingredient. Cut it into small, bite-sized cubes and roast them with salt, pepper, and olive oil. They can be enjoyed as a side, mixed into pasta, or used as a hearty salad topping. This squash is also delicious when mashed like potatoes or pureed into soup.
Milder than butternut squash but still sweet and nutty, this nut-shaped fruit is a good source of vitamin A, which can help support your vision and immune system. Try baking and stuffing it with sliced vegetables, spicy sausage, and shredded cheese for a filling fall meal. When cooked, the skin will also be tender enough to eat.
It’s no surprise that this variety is one of the most popular types. Mild and buttery, it can be steamed, sautéed, roasted, grilled, and more. Don’t feel like cooking? You can enjoy it raw. In the mood for pasta? Use a spiralizer to turn this squash into a better-for-you noodle substitute. The possibilities are endless!
Although this winter squash is typically used for baking pies and cookies, it can also be roasted or pureed into a soup. Like its squash siblings, pumpkin has a sweet, earthy flavor. But it can be bitter, which is why it’s often balanced out with dessert spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
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