How to Prepare Butternut Squash
Learn how to Prepare Butternut Squash for any recipe with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide!
Equipment
- Chef's knife A chef's knife has a wide and sturdy blade. Make sure it's sharp.
- Cutting board Wood or plastic cutting boards work best.
- Vegetable peeler We recommend using a Y-shaped peeler.
- Spoon For scooping out the seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Butternut Squash Make sure your squash is tan in color and free of blemishes.
Instructions
- Wash the whole butternut squash well under water to clean it, then dry it completely. Place a clean cutting board on a flat surface. Make sure your knife is sharp and ready to use.
- Use your chef's knife to carefully cut off both ends of the squash. This makes it stable and easier to work with.
- Hold the squash firmly with one hand and peel off the tough outer skin with a vegetable peeler. Start from the top and peel downwards until all the green skin is gone, revealing the orange inside.
- Place the peeled squash on the cutting board vertically. If it wobbles, trim a bit more from the bottom to make it stable. Then, use your knife to cut it in half from top to bottom.
- Use a spoon or knife to scoop out the seeds and any stringy bits from the bulbous end. You won't need these parts for cooking, but you can save the seeds to roast separately if you'd like.
- Lay the squash halves flat on the cutting board, cut-side down. Carefully slice them into half-inch thick strips. Then, cut each strip into half-inch cubes. Do the same with the bulbous ends.
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Notes
- Always cut away from yourself.
- A Y-shaped peeler works best for peeling the tough skin of the squash.
- For an easy recipe to use squash in, try our diced butternut squash in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Whole Butternut SquashCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 2640mgFiber: 15gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 79725IUVitamin C: 158mgCalcium: 360mgIron: 5mg