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how to peel butternut squash • 2 easy ways

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Here are 2 easy methods to prepare butternut squash.

yield 1 butternut squash
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For how to peel butternut squash • 2 easy ways

  • 1 lg
    butternut squash

How To Make how to peel butternut squash • 2 easy ways

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    OVEN METHOD:
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    Place butternut squash in a 300ºF preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Carefully remove from the heat and let it cool off.
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    When able to handle it, remove the skin using a peeler.
  • 5
    Cut the squash in half and scoop out the strings and the seeds - keep the seeds for roasting later.
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    Slice the squash and cut into small pieces or cubes. Proceed with recipe...
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    MICROWAVE METHOD:
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    Poke squash all over using a fork.
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    Transfer to the microwave and process on "high" for 3 minutes.
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    Repeat the same steps of oven method; cool if off, peel the skin, cut in half, clean the inside, slice and cut into small pieces or cubes. Proceed with recipe
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    To view these 2 methods on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/QCigCju86SE
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