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How to Cook Butternut Squash

Learning How to Cook Butternut Squash the easy way makes life so simple. Get these easy tips for cooking butternut squash.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 1 min
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butternut squash

Instructions

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  1. Wrap butternut squash with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place inside the slow cooker insert. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  2. Remove from slow cooker and allow to cool for about 15 minutes before trying to handle.
  3. Unwrap butternut squash, slice it in half with a knife, and then scoop out the seeds and membrane from the inside of the butternut squash and discard.
  4. Scoop out the soft butternut squash flesh with a large spoon and place into an airtight container for later use.
  5. Keep refrigerated up to one week in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 582mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 582mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.