How to cut a butternut squash equipment: Step 10

Butternut squash is sweet, nutty and wonderfully versatile. It’s delicious simply roasted and chucked into a salad, cooked in pasta and risottos, or served up whole as an epic veggie centrepiece. Whatever you fancy making, with our step-by-step guide on how to peel and cut a butternut squash you’ll be able to boost the flavour and nutrition of your dinners with ease.

You’ll need:

How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • chopping board 
  • clean, damp tea towel
  • small bowl
  • teaspoon

How to cut and peel butternut squash

  1. For safety, place the damp tea towel underneath the chopping board. This will stop the board from moving around.How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Step 1
  2. Holding the squash firmly with one hand, use the knife to chop the top off.How to chop a butternut squash: Step 2
  3. Turn the squash around and chop the bottom off.How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Step 3
  4. (Optional) If you want to peel the squash, hold it in one hand, and run a speed peeler over the skin to remove it.How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Step 4
  5. Cut the squash down through the middle, making sure your fingers are out of the way of the blade at all times.How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Step 5
  6. Take each half, turn them onto their ends, and cut them vertically down the middle.How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Step 6
  7. Use the teaspoon to scrape out the seeds into a bowl.How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Step 7
  8. Place the quarters flat on the board, and cut into thick slices ready to roast.How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Step 8
  9. For smaller chunks, stand the slices against each other and cut horizontally to create cubes, ready to add to curries, stews and soups.How to chop a butternut squash equipment: Step 9

For more top tips on how to peel and chop butternut squash, check out Jamie’s video:

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