How to Cut a Butternut Squash
Butternut squash can seem so intimidating to use in recipes if you don't know where to start. It's important to know how to properly peel and dice this hearty squash. Learn how to handle this vegetable, and once you get it down, you'll be enjoying your favorite fall recipes in no time!
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Servings: 1 squash
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
Instructions
- Peel the squash: Holding the squash at about a 45-degree angle and use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin off of the squash. Alternatively, you can slice off the bottom of the squash for an even base and stand it upright to peel.
- Set the squash on its side and cut off the top and bottom, if you haven't done so already. Then, cut the squash in half. If you need to, stand it on the flat bottom for stabilization.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and discard them.
- Now with the seeds removed, place the half cut side down, and slice into equally sized strips. From there, you can dice the strips into equally sized pieces. When you get to the top half of the squash, the slices will be half circles. They will need to be cut into strips themselves before dicing.
- Once the squash is cut into the desired sized pieces, you can roast the squash or proceed with the recipe you’re using.
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.
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