How To Cut Butternut Squash The Easy Way

How to Cut Butternut Squash

We love having winter squash around in fall and winter—and I like to use butternut squash in both sweet and savory dishes. It’s inexpensive to buy at the farmer’s market or store, and is packed with Vitamin A and C, as well as fiber. It’s a nutritious addition to family meals! I do realize that many grocery stores now sell precut butternut squash, but I find that it can sometimes smell funny (because it might not be the freshest? Not exactly sure!) and it often costs more so I tend to buy them whole most of the time. I’m not saying there’s any reason not to buy precut squash, just giving you the simple way to prepare it if you do buy it whole. (You may also like Butternut Squash Hummus, Roasted Acorn Squash, and How to Cut Sweet Potato.)

Ingredients You Need

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Whole butternut squash: Look for one that’s heavy for its size and has a smooth skin. Sharp knife: I prefer a chef’s knife, which is heavy and sharp enough to cut through the hard winter squash. Cutting board: I like to use a very large cutting board to make sure I have plenty of work space.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cutting a butternut squash is easy. Here’s a look at how to do it. Scroll down to the bottom of the recipe for the full information. TIP: You can also use a knife to trim off the skin if that seems easier than a vegetable peeler.

Should I put a whole butternut squash into the microwave?

Microwaving a butternut squash is definitely something that people do and that you can do if you want to. This could be a good idea if your knives aren’t particularly sharp or if you tend to have a hard time cutting through winter squash.

Recipes for Cubed Butternut Squash

Here are a few recipes that I like to use butternut squash in.

How to Store

Once you have your diced butternut squash, you can store it in a quart size mason jar with a lid in the fridge for up to 5 days before you cook it.

Best Tips for Success

Use a sharp knife to trim off the stem and base, and a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Discard the interior seeds. Once you have your diced butternut squash, you can store it in a quart size mason jar with a lid in the fridge for up to 5 days before you cook it. A whole squash usually makes 4-6 cups of diced squash, though it will vary depending on the size of the squash you have.

If you have any questions or feedback on cutting winter squash, I’d love to know so please comment below. I appreciate all feedback!