SQUASH, ACORN, NE Grown, ORGANIC - per lb

New England Grown. Certified Organic USDA.

Weight is approximate

Though acorn squash is low in calories, it’s packed with various nutrients.

Acorn squash especially high in vitamin C, a water-soluble nutrient that promotes immune system health by supporting immune cell function and protecting against potentially harmful microbes. It’s also an excellent source of B vitamins, which are involved in red blood cell production and metabolism, as well as the electrolytes magnesium and potassium, which are critical for muscle function and blood pressure regulation. Additionally, acorn squash is brimming with fiber, a nutrient that’s essential for healthy digestion and plays an important role in disease prevention.

Acorn squash is of the same squash species as zucchini and other summer squashes, Cucurbita pepo, but with its hard-to-cut skin and drier flesh, it's treated as a winter squash. Indigenous peoples prized acorn squash because they could store it for long periods of time and cook it whole in the coals of a fire. In modern kitchens, acorn squash may be baked, broiled, roasted, steamed, stuffed, sautéed, pureed, or even used as the surprise ingredient in a pie. For recipes, check out The Spruce Eats.com