Roasted Hubbard Squash
Roasted Hubbard Squash is a hearty winter squash dish where the large, bumpy squash is cut into wedges or cubes, tossed with oil and seasonings, and baked until tender and caramelized. It's a classic New England side dish, especially popular during autumn and winter holidays, often prepared with simple ingredients like olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs like sage or thyme. The squash itself is native to the Americas and was a staple for early colonists due to its long storage life.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with very little fat or protein. A single serving provides a significant amount of Vitamin A (as beta-carotene), Vitamin C, and potassium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 80-110 kcal per cup (cubed, roasted).
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 21 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 457 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 22 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 21 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (205 g), cubed and roasted · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Hubbard squash is one of the largest winter squash varieties, with a single squash sometimes weighing over 10 pounds, making it a symbol of autumnal abundance. Nutritionally, its deep orange flesh is a powerhouse of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that the body converts to Vitamin A, which is essential for eye health and immune function.
