Mashed Hubbard Squash
Mashed Hubbard Squash is a creamy, savory side dish made from the roasted or steamed flesh of the Hubbard squash, a large, bumpy winter squash variety. It is typically mashed with butter, salt, and pepper, and sometimes enhanced with cream, maple syrup, or warm spices like nutmeg. The dish is a classic autumn and winter staple in North American home cooking, particularly in New England.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with minimal protein and fat unless added ingredients like butter or cream are included. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, and a typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 500 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Hubbard squash is one of the oldest winter squash varieties in North America, prized for its dense, sweet flesh and long storage life, making it a historical staple for winter sustenance. Nutritionally, its deep orange color signals a very high beta-carotene content, which the body converts to vitamin A, essential for vision and immune health.
