Green Acorn Squash

Cookstown Greens grows green acorn squash in the winter months between November to February. 

Description

Green Acorn Squash is small to medium size and has a round-oval shape.  The rind is deep green with orange patches when ripened and the yellow-orange flesh is spongy with a hollow center with pulp and seeds. 

It is lower in starch than many other winter squash types. 

Flavour

Its flesh offers a mildly sweet and nutty flavour with a somewhat dry texture. 

Common Uses

When cooked the skin is edible making the squash ideal halved, baked and used as a bowl stuffed with meats, cheese, grains, soups, or other vegetables. Cooked green acorn squash can be added to soups, stews, curries, risotto, and pasta. 

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