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How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash

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Want to learn how to peel and cut a butternut squash? In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash into cubes. Your butternut squash cubes will be ready for your favorite butternut squash recipe.

My favorite way to cook butternut squash is roasting. What is your favorite butternut squash recipe? Whatever it is, watch this cooking video and learn how to peel and cut a butternut squash so you can make that favorite recipe!

Yield: Varies

How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash

Ingredients

  • A Whole Butternut Squash

Instructions

  1. : Rinse and pat dry a whole butternut squash.
  2. : Cut the stem and bottom ends do both ends are flat.
  3. : Cut the squash in half between the neck and the bulb.
  4. : With a regular and/or y-shaped vegetable peeler, peel away the skin. Also peel away any green streaks so you have only vibrant, orange flesh.
  5. : Cut the bulb side in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and stringy fiber.
  6. : To make 1 - inch cubes, cut each half in 1 inch slices. Then cut each slice lengthwise in 1 inch strips. (Adjust the cuts to make your desired size cubes).
  7. : Turn and cut across the strips so you have 1 inch cubes.

Notes

Butternut squash is a winter squash with a nutty, sweet flavor.

The y-shaped vegetable peeler makes it easier to peel on some of the more curvy areas. A regular, straight peeler is easier on other areas. Use what is easier for you.

Adjust your cuts to make any size butternut squash cubes you desire.

© Karen Breyer

 

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