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How to Cook Butternut Squash Cubes
Learn how to cook butternut squash cubes (including how to peel, cut and deseed) 3 ways! Via the oven, stovetop and microwave!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
For Roasting
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash
- olive oil as needed
- salt as needed
Instructions
- Trim each end off of the squash. Using a sturdy Y-peeler, peel the squash. Cut the peeled squash in half, then scoop and discard the seeds. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
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To Roast in Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Scatter the cubed squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Season to taste with salt, then toss with your hands so the oil is evenly distributed. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring the squash halfway through cooking time, or until caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside.
To Cook on the Stovetop:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a small pinch of salt, then add squash cubes. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Drain and serve as desired.
To Cook Squash Cubes in the Microwave:
- Add squash cubes to a large microwave safe bowl and add two cups of water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and make a few vent holes in the plastic with a fork. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Drain and serve as desired.
Notes
- *Nutrition label is for butternut squash only, not oil or salt.
Nutrition Information
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
660mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
19931IU
(399%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 19931IU | 399% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.