Butternut squash
Butternut squash is a sweet-tasting winter squash. It is a fruit, the processes involved in cooking it are similar to those involved in cooking root vegetables. Studies show that 1 cup (205 grams) offers about 12% of the daily requirement of potassium. It also contains high levels of vitamins A and C and has lesser amounts of B vitamins, vitamin E, and magnesium. You can easily roast, steam, boil, chop butternut squash for dishes like hearty soups or baked vegetables.