At Misfits Market, we’re on a mission to make organic grocery delivery more exciting, more accessible, and more sustainable. One of the ways we do that? With our mystery produce—a creative (and fun!) solution that helps farmers use more of their total harvest, while giving you delicious surprises with every box.
These offerings are a win-win: farmers get flexibility, food gets saved from waste, and customers get flavorful, seasonal produce delivered to their door from one of the best organic grocery stores in the market.
What Is Mystery Hard Squash?
Hard squash is one of the most versatile veggies of the season—long-lasting, nutrient-rich, and packed with cozy fall flavor. Our Mystery Hard Squash features a rotating mix of organic winter squash varieties. You might get a familiar favorite, or you might discover a new one you’ll want to cook with all season long.
Every box helps farmers move more of their harvest and helps you explore delicious flavors you may not have tried otherwise.
What Types of Mystery Squash You Might Find
Orangetti Squash
A bright yellow, spaghetti-style squash with a mildly sweet flavor. Its stringy, tender flesh is perfect for twirling like pasta or tossing with herbs, butter, and parmesan for an easy dinner.
Blue Ballet Squash
A smaller variety with a beautiful blue-gray exterior and vibrant orange flesh. The texture is creamy and velvety with a subtle nuttiness—excellent for roasting or blending into soups.
Kabocha Squash
Deep green on the outside and rich orange inside, kabocha is ultra-dense, creamy, and naturally sweet. It’s perfect for silky soups, tempura, or roasting until caramelized.
Red Kuri Squash
Known for its vivid red-orange skin and chestnut-like flavor, Red kuri has a smooth, tender texture that shines in curries, purees, and roasted veggie sides. Bonus: the skin is edible when cooked.
Acorn Squash
Mild, slightly sweet, and incredibly versatile. Great for stuffing, slicing, roasting, or topping with brown sugar and butter for a cozy classic.
Butternut Squash
The fall all-star. Smooth, sweet, and easy to work with—ideal for soups, mashes, roasted cubes, and creamy pasta sauces.
What to Do With Mystery Hard Squash
However you prep it, hard squash brings warm, comforting flavor to almost any dish. Here are a few ideas to inspire what you make with your mystery haul:
- Roast chunks with olive oil and herbs
- Blend into silky soups
- Stuff acorn or kabocha with grains, greens, and cheese
- Toss roasted cubes into salads
- Mash with butter and spices
- Make butternut or kabocha mac and cheese
- Bake into fall breads, muffins, or pies
- Use spaghetti-style varieties as a pasta alternative
Hungry for more? Check out our other Mystery Produce:
Organic Mystery Mushroom Sampler