Introducing the Pint Sized Honey Nut Squash

If you love squash, but not their unwieldy size, there's a dinky sized alternative out there that's altogether sweeter in both stature and taste.

We're talking the pint-sized honey nut squash developed by pioneering US chef Dan Barber, chef and co-owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns with Michael Mazourek  at Cornell University, according to the Organic Authority.

This mini-butternut is roughly half the size of a normal butternut squash making it ideal for single serve portions or simply roasting whole. It also has "more colour, sweetness and a fine texture than any butternut squash on the market," according to creator Mazourek.

We're sold. And if you haven't already tried it, take a look at its dedicated Instagram following to be inspired as to how to put it to good use in the kitchen: #honeynutsquash

 

I got wicked cute baby butternut squash (aka honeynut) in my @bostonorganics box. It tastes similar to butternut but the skin was easier to peel and there were barely any seeds since it was so little! I planked them and used in place of noodles in a veggie lasagna, so so good! Swipe to see how to came out ? #goodeats #eatcolorfully #justeatrealfood #honeynutsquash #babybutternut #alltheveggies #foodisfuel #dinnertime #homemade #mealprep #bostonorganics #csa #eatlocal #eatyourveggies #realfood #dinner #yummy

Un post condiviso da Sarah (@just_run_with_it_) in data: 27 Nov 2017 alle ore 16:24 PST

 

#honeynutsquash #gourdseason

Un post condiviso da Vandeswardt LLP (@vandeswardt_llp) in data: 23 Nov 2017 alle ore 19:12 PST

 

Honeynut squash roasted in hazelnut oil, basted with browned butter, toasted sage, and local clover honey. Hello fall. ?#eatgood #homemadefood . . . . . . #eeeeeats #grownyc #GMKTnyc #saveurmag #honeynutsquash #rawhoney #hazelnutoil #sage #brownedbutter #farmersmarket #dessertfordinner #food52 #foodstagram #instafood #foodie #f52grams #feedfeed #foodwinewomen #foodporn #roastedsquash #thekitchn #seriouseats #huffposttaste #onthetable #buzzfeedfood #bareaders

Un post condiviso da @_neurochic in data: 19 Nov 2017 alle ore 17:52 PST

 

There so many elements in what starts off as a simple bowl of leftover rice and gets turned into congee. ? Miso roasted honeynut squash, braised whitebait fish, and a load of aromatics including: ginger, scallion, cilantro, Sichuan chili oil, fried shallots & a poached egg for protein. I dare you to say no to this bowl or warmth on #MeatlessMonday! ?♨️

Un post condiviso da MyThy Huynh (@mightyinthemitten) in data: 13 Nov 2017 alle ore 19:10 PST

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