Recipe Swap Friday--Roasted Squash with Lemon and Nutmeg (2024)

FAQs

What is a good substitute for acorn squash? ›

Pumpkin, butternut squash, or buttercup squash are all go-to substitutes for acorn squash. All of these replicate the golden-orange color of the acorn squash, but with subtle differences of flavor and texture.

For a basic butternut squash recipe, halve the squash, scoop out the seeds and chop into chunks. You don't have to remove the skin — it will go soft and sweet as the squash cooks — just make sure you wash it well before cooking. Roast at 180°C for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and soft.

Sweet Potato

If you've run out of winter squash varieties, you'll never go wrong with sweet potatoes as a substitute for butternut squash! Sweet potato is a root vegetable that's native to Central and South America, and it's used to make chips, soups, and a wide range of recipes.

Squash Substitute Number 1: Acorn Squash

The yellowish flesh becomes tender and caramelizes well during roasting, much like delicata.

In a large bowl mix the cubed squash, garlic cloves and ginger with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper and scatter in a single layer in a roasting tray. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes until tender all the way through.

When is butternut squash in season? Butternut squash are harvested in late summer and autumn, but because they keep so well, they can be found all year round.

There could be a few reasons why your roasted butternut squash is turning out soggy: Overcrowding: If you overcrowd the baking sheet with butternut squash pieces, they will release more moisture and steam, making it difficult for them to roast properly.

Although considered a winter squash, acorn squash belongs to the same species (Cucurbita pepo) as all summer squashes (including zucchini and crookneck squash). Indigenous to North and Central America, the squash was introduced to early European settlers by Native Americans.

Although we often refer to acorn squash as a winter squash, and they are often grouped into this category, botanically they fall in the same family as summer squashes like zucchini and crookneck squash.

Acorn squash is milder in taste and slightly more fibrous in texture than butternut squash: Its sweet, nutty flavor is additionally muted by the watery character of its flesh. Still, most recipes that call for acorn squash can be made with another members of the squash family, such as Hubbard or butternut.

Can you substitute pumpkin for acorn squash? ›

So, if your recipe calls for pumpkin but you do not have any in your kitchen, you can substitute other winter squash varieties, measure for measure. Good choices are acorn squash, hubbard squash, butternut squash, buttercup squash or calabaza. Sweet potatoes are also a good option as a substitute for pumpkin.