How to Prepare Butternut Squash for Cooking
Preparing butternut squash may seem intimidating, but with a few simple steps, you can easily get it ready for you next vegetarian recipe. Here’s how to do it:
1. Peel the Squash: Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin of the squash. Start from the top and work your way down. The skin can be quite tough, so a sharp peeler works best. Remove all the green lines you see under the skin as they tend to be tough and fibrous.
2. Cut the Squash: Once peeled, place the squash on a cutting board. Cut off both ends, then slice the squash in half lengthwise. Be careful, as the squash is dense and can be slippery under a knife.
3. Remove the Seeds: Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp from the bulbous part of the squash. You can discard the seeds or save them for roasting as a healthy snack.
4. Chop or Cube: Chop or Cube: Now, slice the squash into the desired shapes. For oven-roasted side dishes or soups, cubing the squash into even chunks is ideal for even cooking.





































































