How to Cut Butternut Squash
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
84 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Cut Butternut Squash
Description
The process begins by trimming the top and bottom ends to create stable flat surfaces. Next, the squash is cut just above the bulbous seed section to separate the neck from the base. If the neck is long, it can be halved crosswise for easier handling. Standing pieces upright, a sharp knife is used carefully to peel away the tough skin in thin layers all around. The bulbous section is halved and a spoon is used to scoop out seeds and stringy pulp. Finally, the peeled squash sections are cut into the desired shapes such as cubes, circles, or half-circles depending on recipe needs.
Removing the tough outer skin and seeds prior to cooking allows uniform cooking and better texture in finished dishes. This preparatory method makes butternut squash easy to incorporate into soups, roasts, and side dishes.
Cut pieces should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness, while whole butternut squash can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to three months.
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
Instructions
- Lay the squash on its side, remove about ½ inch from the top and the bottom
- Cut the squash just above the bulbous section that contains the seeds.
- If the neck is extra-long, cut in half again across its hemisphere.
- Stand each piece up on its cut end, and using a sharp knife, carefully peel a thin layer of the skin off from the top to the bottom. Repeat all the way around until cleaned
- Cut the bulbous section in half and remove seeds by scooping with a spoon.
- Cut the squash into desired shapes and sizes (cubed, circles, half circles, etc.)
Notes
- Store any cut butternut squash in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Whole, uncut butternut squash can be kept for up to three months in a cool, dark, and dry place.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| 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.
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