How to peel and cut butternut squash in 4 simple steps
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Squashed for time and fancying some butternut? Follow our 4 easy steps to sate your appetite. Squashed for time and fancying some butternut? Follow our 4 easy steps to sate your appetite.
Butternut squash is integral to home cooked meals like creamy and cheesy pastas, soups, and veggie-packed desserts. Don't let the big gourd frighten you - these four steps will teach you how to peel, seed and slice butternut squash with no hassle.
What you'll need:
Vegetable peeler
Cutting board
Chef's knife
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STEP 1: Trim the ends of the butternut squash and cut it in half.
Use a chef's knife to trim off the top and bottom ends of the squash. Next, cut the squash in half.
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STEP 2: Peel the butternut squash, by using a sharp vegetable peeler or paring knife to remove the tough skin.
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STEP 3: Remove the seeds.
Cut the bulb in half and use a spoon to carve out the seeds. Don't throw the seeds away – roast them just like pumpkin seeds and use them in a smoothie or baked goods.
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STEP 4: Cut butternut squash into chunks.
Cut the squash into 2cm thick slices or dice into large chunks. The rest is up to you: you can purée, roast, or bake it.