Does butternut squash need to be peeled before roasting?

You can either roast butternut squash in its skin, halved, or cut into wedges. It can be served stuffed as a stunning main, as a simple side dish, stirred into risottos, pasta or salads, or blitzed into a soup. By peeling and dicing, the cubes of squash will become more caramelised, with plenty of texture.

How do you know when butternut squash is done roasting?

Butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes, should be perfectly roasted after about 25 to 35 minutes in an oven heated to 400 degrees F. When it's done, the squash should be lightly browned and easily pierced with a fork .

How long do you roast a whole butternut squash?

Instructions Preheat your oven to 425°F. ... Wash your squash and, using a sharp knife, carefully poke 10-12 holes the squash. Place the squash in your prepared baking dish. Roast for 60-80 minutes (if using a bigger squash, it will take longer). More items... Nov 3, 2021

What are the four ways to cook butternut squash?

Learn how to cook butternut squash 5 ways! Roasting, steaming, boiling, microwaving, and pressure cooking all tenderize this delicious gourd. Choose the method that fits your style and enjoy various healthy recipes like sides, soups, and stews.

Do you cook butternut squash cut side up or down?

Cooking butternut squash halves Preheat the oven to 400F. Cut off ¼" from the top and bottom of the butternut squash. ... Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the butternut squash halves cut side down. Bake for 50-60minute or until tender. Oct 23, 2021

Why is my roasted butternut squash mushy?

Squashes behave very differently when cooked in the oven or on the stovetop. Generally, a squash that is roasted in the oven is going to have a much softer texture, one that can get mushy if mixed with other ingredients , but making it ideal for a purée, soup, or being mashed.

Is there a difference between roasting and baking squash?

Most recipes say to either bake or roast butternut squash—but what's the difference? While both cooking methods will turn the tough, raw gourd into a soft, sweet ingredient, roasting butternut squash is the more common process for achieving browned, crispy edges and a creamy interior .

Why is my roasted butternut squash watery?

There could be a few reasons why your roasted butternut squash is turning out soggy: Overcrowding: If you overcrowd the baking sheet with butternut squash pieces, they will release more moisture and steam, making it difficult for them to roast properly .

Should skin be removed from butternut squash?

Use a sharp knife (or a sturdy vegetable peeler) to carefully remove the skin. Alternatively, the skin can stay on because it's edible when roasted! But if adding to a soup (or recipe where it won't be roasted), remove and discard .

Can I peel and chop butternut squash ahead of time?

I typically cut mine into 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch cubes for roasting, but the size/shape of the cut is totally up to you. Once your butternut squash is cut, you can either cook the squash immediately. Or you can refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze it in a sealed container for up to 3 months .

How do you keep butternut squash fresh after peeling?

Once peeled, squash needs to be stored in the refrigerator . Cut squash will last up to a week in an airtight container like plastic storage containers.

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe (2024)

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ByBeth NeelsMarch 1, 2024

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This Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe is easy and delicious! With just 3 ingredients, you’ll find out how to roast butternut squash the easy way! No peeling or chopping required! Oven roasting takes all of the work out of the task.

If you have ever cut into a butternut squash, you know they can be a challenge and a struggle to not end up with an inevitable cut on your hand! They are hard textured inside and out, yet very smooth skinned, so that you knife tends to slide and can be a difficult! Likewise, they are difficult to peel, then, once peeled, they are slippery, again, to cut into chunks!

Well, what if I told you that you can accomplish the same roasted texture of cubed butternut with 2 knife cuts into the squash? Yes, you totally can! Read on to find out more! →

What is Butternut Squash?

Butternut squash is referred to as a “winter squash”. It is a long season crop, approximately 110-120 days to maturity. In Northern Zones, it is best to plant after first frost, from seedlings, to ensure ripening of the vegetable. To learn more about growing squash, don’t miss this How to Start a Garden Series! The first part is Planning Your Garden!

Second is Preparing the Garden Site. The third is Choosing Plants and Planting Your Garden.

The fourth is Garden Maintenance, and the last is Harvesting a Garden and Preserving the Harvest, this post has over 100 FREE recipes for preserving your harvest!

What goes well with this roasted butternut squash?

Roasted Butternut Squash goes so well with lots of fall comfort foods!

Poultry
Lamb
Beef
Pork
Seafood
Venison

Health benefits of butternut squash

Butternut squash is low in fat and high in many vitamins, including; Vitamins, A, C and E. It is also a great source of iron, calcium and phosphorous, according to this article from Healthline.com.

How to make this roasted butternut squash recipe

First, holding the stem end, cut a slit holding knife at a 90 degree angle to the squash. Cut straight through, until knife hits board.
Then, holding the wide end, slice the stem off of the squash.
Then place knife into the cut you made in step 1. Slice through squash.
Scoop out seeds with spoon.
Next, make slices in the neck of the squash, parallel to each other, but DO NOT slice all the way through the skin. Just slice the flesh, this will help the neck get done at the same time as the bulbous end.
Spread soft butter along neck end and place a few teaspoons in the bulbous end. (Use Vegan butter substitute, or coconut oil, if desired.)
Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle brown sugar on both the neck end and in the seed cavity. Maple sugar or honey also work well for a non processed sugar.
Place on rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on the size of your butternut.

Can roasted butternut squash be frozen?

Yes. You can freeze this roasted butternut squash in freezer bags. Either cut the squash out of the skin in chunks, or scoop out the flesh and freeze. To re-serve butternut squash, make a puree and heat in the microwave or on stovetop, covered, over low heat, with a few teaspoons of water in the pan. It can also be added to soups and stews, at the last minute, just to warm.

Other delicious vegetable recipes

- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Grilled Asparagus
- Parsnip Recipe
- Pea Salad
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Asparagus Soup

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Roasted Butternut Squash

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Ingredients

▢ 1 butternut squash
▢ 2 tbsp Butter substitute vegan butter or coconut oil for vegan/ dairy free
▢ 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute maple syrup or honey for natural sugar
▢ salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. (180°C)
Cut squash in half. Refer to process shots above for tips.
Scoop out seeds with spoon.
Make parallel slices in neck to assist in cooking the neck through. (see photos above.)
Spread soft butter on neck and place the remainder in seed cavity.
Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt and pepper.
Place on baking sheet. Bake 45 to 90 minutes, depending on size of the squash, until soft when pierce with knife.
Slice and serve, or scoop out meat and puree in food processor with a little stock, milk or water, just to loosen it up.

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Notes

**NOTES: Refer to step by step photos above for helpful tips!**

Roasted Butternut Squash can be frozen for up to 6 months. Scoop out of skins and freeze in bags.

After thawing, reheat in microwave or use in soups, stews, and purees.

Nutrition

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