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Overhead view of butternut squash cut open and diced.

How To Cut Butternut Squash

Author: Marsha McDougal
A step-by-step guide on how to easily peel and cut butternut squash. Perfect for soups, chili, and a quick dinner side dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 butternut squash

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting the top stem and the bottom end off of the butternut squash.
  • Next peel the skin off of the squash with a vegetable peeler. Sometimes I will go over one area twice with the peeler until I can see the vibrant orange color of the squash.
  • Now cut the squash in half horizontally removing the top half from the bottom half. The bottom half of the squash is called the bulb.
  • Cut the two large pieces in half again which will leave you with four pieces. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from the bottom bulb.
  • Lay each large section of squash on its flat cut side then slice into large strips. Now dice the strips into cubes. You can do small cubes or big cubes. Use your cut butternut squash in soups, chili, or roast them for a quick dinner side dish!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSodium: 8mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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