No special equipment needed.
Mostbutternut squash recipesare fairly easy to make.
A dull blade will be harder to work with and only increases the chances of an accident.
Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
If it glides through quickly and effortlessly, you’re good to go.
Otherwise, you’ll want to sharpen your knife before you begin.
Step 1.
Credit:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Peel The Squash
Starting at the stem end, use a sharp Y-shaped vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
Trim The Ends
Trim and discard the stem and base of the squash.
(you’ve got the option to save these scraps forhomemade stock.)
Credit:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos,Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Slice In Half
Using a large knife, carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise.
Butternuts can be a little tough to cut through, so a sharp knife is especially needed here.
If desired, rinse seeds, removing all of the stringy squash membrane, and pat dry.
Credit:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Step 5.
Slice And Cube
Cut each squash half into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Then cut each slice into 1/2-inch cubes.
Credit:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to three days.
Can You Eat Butternut Squash Skin?
Butternut squash skin is edible, but that doesn’t mean it tastes good.
Credit:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
While butternut squash skin is safe to eat, the tough skin can be difficult to chew.
Do You Have To Peel Butternut Squash Before Cooking?
You do not have to peel butternut squash before cooking.
The skin is edible and can be eaten.
When roasting, you may want to save the peeling step and leave the skin on.
Let it cool for a minute before peeling and cutting.
Here are a few of our favorite ways to cook with butternut squash.
