With its naturally sweet flavor and creamy texture, butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a versatile vegetable. Well, it’s technically a fruit because it has seeds and grows from a flowering plant ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways Butternut squash is low in calories but high in nutrients, including antioxidants and beta-carotene. The antioxidants in butternut ...