Are you tired of using pumpkin in recipes? Why not try
replacing pumpkin with butternut squash?
Butternut Squash |
After all, butternut squash is probably the most common –
and – popular among winter squash varieties. The squash resembles a large, pear-
shaped, firm fruit, golden-yellow in color, and is appreciated for its edible
fruit, flowers, and seeds. (Butternut squash seeds -just like pumpkin seeds-
are used as nutritious snack food.)
In the U.S. butternut squash is abundantly available from
September through mid- December, but since they are native to Central and South
America, they are available year-round.
A good butternut squash should have blemish-free skin and
feel heavy.
How to Cut a Butternut Squash Without Causing Harm:
Dampened Paper Towel |
Cutting board on dampened paper towel |
ALWAYS stay focused on the task at
hand!
Step 1 |
1. Since butternut squash has round surfaces, carefully
slice about 1/2 inch from the top and bottom, forming a flat surface.
Step 2 |
2.Stand the squash upright on the cutting board. Using a
vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, remove the outer skin of the squash by
running the peeler or knife downward until all of the skin is removed.
Step 3 |
3. With the squash still in the standing position, carefully
slice down the middle from the stem end.
Step 4 |
4. Lay the squash down on the board; scoop out the seeds and
membrane with a spoon. Discard membrane, but save the seeds to roast and eat!
Uses For Butternut Squash:
Next post: a recipe for Butternut
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