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Photo:Photo: Rachel Marek, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Sue Mitchell
Photo: Rachel Marek, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Sue Mitchell
Active Time:15 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:10Yield:10 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:15 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:10Yield:10 servings
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:15 mins
Additional Time:
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:10
Servings:
10
Yield:10 servings
Yield:
10 servings
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How to Cook a Butternut Squash Quickly
One of the fastest and easiest ways to cook butternut squash is to steam it. Halve the squash, remove the peel and seeds and cut the flesh into uniform cubes and you’re ready to steam. To make the process go even faster, look for prepackaged butternut squash cubes in the produce section where other prepared vegetables are sold. (Have a little more time on your hands? TryRoasted Butternut Squash.)
Do I Have to Peel Butternut Squash before Cooking?
While the peel is technically edible, it is tough, so it’s better to remove it before cooking. If you want to skip the peeling, opt for a winter squash with more delicate skin such asdelicataorhoneynut squash.
How to Use Steamed Butternut Squash
Steamed butternut squash can be dressed up simply with a little salt and pepper, oil or butter and tossed with Parmesan cheese, chopped nuts or fresh chopped herbs. If you don’t like cubes, you can mash steamed butternut with a pinch of salt and pepper and a teaspoon or two of butter or olive oil with a fork. From there, you can enjoy it as is, or add the mashed butternut to soup or risotto for a fall spin.
Can I Cook Steamed Butternut Squash Ahead?
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(20 ounce) packagecubed peeled butternut squash
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Ingredients
1(20 ounce) packagecubed peeled butternut squash
DirectionsBring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.Add squash. Cover and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes.Photo: Rachel Marek, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Sue MitchellOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2017; updated November 2022
Directions
Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.Add squash. Cover and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes.Photo: Rachel Marek, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Sue Mitchell
Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
Add squash. Cover and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2017; updated November 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)26Calories0gFat7gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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