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How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash

October 14, 2014 by Krista 3 Comments

How to peel and cut a butternut squash I used to shy away from cooking butternut squash. Its ginormous, boulder-like quality was so intimidating, just the thought of peeling it made me consider changing into workout clothes and logging Weight Watchers activity points for the effort. What a drama queen I was!

I’ll be honest. Peeling a butternut squash takes a teeny bit more effort up front, but if you follow these 5 easy steps, you’ll be well on your way to cooking up some delicious meals.

What you will need:

  • 1 Butternut Squash
  • 1 butcher knife
  • 1 ice cream scooper or large spoon
  • 1 vegetable peeler

Step 1. Chop off the top of the butternut squash.

How to peel and cut a butternut squash

Step 2. Cut the squash into two pieces. Make the cut at the spot where the squash starts to swell.

How to peel and cut a butternut squash  Step 3. Cut each piece in half lengthwise. You now have 4 pieces.

How to peel and cut a butternut squash

Step 4. Grab a ice cream scooper or large spoon and scrape out the stringy, seed-y insides.

How to peel and cut a butternut squash
Step 5. Grab a piece of squash and your vegetable peeler and start peeling off the skin. It’s best to do this over a bowl or garbage bin. Bonus: The cored round pieces provide a nice little gripping mechanism for easy peeling. Squash is even ergonomic!

How to peel and cut a butternut squash

Once your squash is fully peeled, you’re done…with the peeling part at least! Now, it’s time to start a choppin’ and cookin’! Need a meal idea? Check out this Roasted Butternut Squash and Strawberry Salad. And stay tuned! More butternut squash recipes are comin’ atcha really soon!

How to peel and cut a butternut squash

More Butternut Squash Recipes:

Thai Butternut Squash and Chicken Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash and Strawberry Salad

Butternut Squash Plantain Lasagna with Chipotle Cream

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