Cut the squash in half the long way, and use a vegetable peeler to remove all of the skin and bitter green hued flesh.
No! Butternut squash is a winter squash and because of that it is also a long storing squash that should be kept in a cool, dark, dry place. If you do choose to freeze it you will have to peel and cut the squash into cubes and roast it. When packaging squeeze air out of the bag and freeze.
If its been cut up it should last a week or two. If whole it can last up to 5 months even when not refrigerated.
Yes, You can cut zucchini ahead of time, but be sure to keep it in water in the refrigerator.
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Mashed Butternut Squash1 butternut squash, peeled and cubedbutter to tastesalt and pepperIn large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook squash for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pot. Mash with butter, salt and pepper. Serves 4. Some recommend roasting the squash instead of boiling it. Just slice it in half, scoop out the seeds and "place squash in ungreased baking dish,131/2x9x2 inches. Season cut sides with salt and pepper;dot with butter or margarine. Pour water into dish to 1/4-inch depth; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 400 degree oven 30 minutes or until tender." From there you can scoop out the now-soft flesh, mash and add butter, salt and pepper.
Simple Mashed Butternut SquashIngredients:2 tablespoons olive oil2 large butternut squashes (trimmed, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks)1 teaspoon Kosher salt1 cup waterPepperProcedure:Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.Add squash pieces and salt.Cover and cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until partially tender. Reduce heat if squash starts turning brown.Add water, cover, and simmer over medium-high heat about 15 minutes until completely tender and water has mostly evaporated.Mash with a potato masher. Season with pepper.
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash 1 Tbsp of butter 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp maple syrup Make: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash squash and cut in half. Take out seeds on the inside. Put cuts in x formation all over squash. Add butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in each half. Put water in bottom of pan and but squash inside. Cook for an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. Check frequently. Enjoy! Sevres:2-4 people
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Ingredients1 lg Butternut squash1 md Onion3 md Apples1 c Chopped carrot5 c Broth1/4 c Brown sugar1 t White sugar1 t Cinnamon1 c Skim milk2 ts CornstarchPlace the whole squash in the microwave for 8 minutes to make peeling and cutting easier. Peel and cut squash in cubes. Place all ingredients (except milk and cornstarch) in a soup pot and cook for 45 minutes or longer. Before serving stir in milk and cornstarch. Correct seasonings.
The very best way to have it is roasted -- either cut in half and seeded, or sliced onto a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt/pepper and any of: curry, paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion powder, etc... and bake at about 350 until it browns. You can also steam or or simmer it, then optionally pure into something like mashed potatoes. Add honey or maple syrup or sauteed onions. Good as baby food. It's a very flexible vegetable - you can even grill chunks of it, adding a drop of BBQ or chili sauce at the end.