The Hubbard Squash is kind of ugly and warty-looking and has a hard skin that can’t be eaten, but its grainy, moist, orange-yellow flesh packs great flavor.
To prepare Hubbard Squash, peel and cube it, saute it in olive oil with diced onions and minced garlic until softened. Roast in an oven-proof dish for 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven until tender. Season to taste.
Why Its Healthy
Besides containing vitamins A and C, this squash is loaded with potassium, which can control blood pressure.
Fiber Helps Blood Pressure
Eating whole grains may lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to a Harvard School of Public Health study. One reason: “They contain fiber, which produces by-products that may reduce damage to your arteries and help prevent hypertension,” says study co-author Eric Rimm, ScD. “Fiber-rich whole foods are better than supplements because they contain several nutrients. The effect is synergistic: While fiber may be the nutrient most beneficial to blood pressure,” Rimm says, “its effect is enhanced by a food’s antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, most notably potassium.”
Source: Men’s Health Magazine, October 2009
What recipes have you tried with Hubbard Squash?
