How to Cut and Peel Butternut Squash (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to cut and peel butternut squash with this step-by-step guide. From prepping to cubing, these easy tips make breaking down squash simple, safe, and stress-free for soups, roasting, and more.
Servings 1
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
Instructions
- Place the butternut squash on its side on a large cutting board. Using a sharp chef's knife, slice off the top of the squash, about .5 of an inch from the stem. Repeat on the bottom removing the lower .5 inch of the squash.
- Using a wide vegetable peeler, begin peeling off the skin of the squash. Continue until you've removed all of the skin from the squash. Discard before moving to next step.
- Cut the squash in half vertically, removing the bottom curvy side from the thinner top half. Next, slice the bottom curvy portion in half and carefully use a spoon to remove seeds. You can discard or roast similar to how you'd roast pumpkin seeds.
- I like to slice the bottom curvy side into thick slices for roasting which is great for soups or a quick side dish. For the top, I like to cut in large slices then go back and cut into cubes for roasting, stewing, air frying and more.
- Enjoy squash immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 4-5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
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Notes
I recommend a really large, high quality cutting board and a sharp chef's knife for breaking down a butternut squash.
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