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How To Peel And Cut Butternut Squash (Easily)
Butternut squash is delicious and versatile. Here's the easiest way to peel and cut butternut squash safely. And don't forget to watch the video below for a step by step tutorial!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
3375 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
Instructions
- Lay the butternut squash on its side and cut both ends off. Cut about 1/4-1/2 inch off the top and bottom of the squash.
- Cut the bulb end off the squash, which will leave you with 2 pieces.
- Using a Y peeler, peel off the skin.
- Turn each piece upright sitting on its flat side. Cut each piece lengthwise and scoop out the seeds using a spoon. You can discard these or save them for roasting.
- Lay each piece on it's flat cut side and slice into strips of your desired thickness.
- Place a couple of strips on top of each other, then slice and dice into cubes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
337.5kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
87.68g
(29%)
Protein
7.5g
(15%)
Fat
0.75g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.16g
(1%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
2640mg
(56%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
16.5g
(33%)
Vitamin A
79725IU
(1595%)
Vitamin C
157.5mg
(175%)
Calcium
360mg
(36%)
Iron
5.25mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3375
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337.5kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 87.68g | 29% |
| Protein | 7.5g | 15% |
| Fat | 0.75g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.16g | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 2640mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 16.5g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 79725IU | 1595% |
| Vitamin C | 157.5mg | 175% |
| Calcium | 360mg | 36% |
| Iron | 5.25mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.