Description
Learn how to easily and safely cut a butternut squash for use in various recipes. Follow these step-by-step instructions to prep this nutritious vegetable.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash
- sharp chef’s knife
- vegetable peeler
- cutting board
Instructions
- Prepare the Squash: Wash and dry the butternut squash.
- Peel the Skin: Trim both ends, peel the skin until the orange flesh is exposed.
- Cut in Half: Stand the squash upright, cut it lengthwise.
- Remove Seeds: Scoop out seeds and strings.
- Slice or Cube: Cut into desired shapes for your recipe.
Notes
- Use a stable cutting board to prevent slipping.
- If the squash is very hard, microwave for 2-3 minutes for easier cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: How-To
- Method: Cutting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup diced squash
- Calories: 63
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
