Products

Turban Squash

Category:

Vegetables

Seasonality:

All Origins
USA

January: None
February: None
March: None
April: None
May: None
June: None
July: None
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: None

January: None
February: None
March: None
April: None
May: None
June: None
July: None
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: None

Uses

Turban Squash has colors that vary from bright orange, to green or white. It has golden-yellow flesh and its taste is reminiscent to hazelnut. It is popular for centerpieces, and its top can be sliced off so it can be hollowed and filled with soup. Unlike summer squash (which is picked when immature and skins are tender), Turban Squash has a hard skin and only the flesh is eaten. The delicious meat can be baked or steamed. Combined with butter and fresh herbs, Turban Squash is good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and iron.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Choose squash that have a hard, deep-colored rind free of blemishes or moldy spots. Tender skin indicates immaturity or poor quality. The hard skin protects the flesh and allows it to store longer than summer squash. Store Turban Squash in a cool, preferably dark, well-ventilated area for up to one month. Wrap cut pieces in plastic and refrigerate up to five days.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup cubes (140g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 60
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 2g 8%
- Protein 1g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 5mg 0%
- Sugars (Not Available) 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
- Total Fat 0g 0%