🥗 What’s So Great About Winter Squash?
Butternut squash is full of fiber and vitamins, and it’s low-calorie and low-fat! This fruit (YUP. Fruit! Not technically a vegetable, even though we cook it and treat it like it is.) is loaded with antioxidants, too. It’s a versatile side dish and perfect for the holidays! Pumpkin gets all the post-summer fruit attention, but butternut squash is a total autumnal rockstar in its own right. If you’re not including cooked butternut squash on your Thanksgiving table, you’re missing out! You can prepare it in the oven, Instant Pot, or microwave. It takes basically no effort to prepare, too – some methods only require you to just cut in half!
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
If you’re roasting cubed butternut squash, you’ll want to peel it before you cube it. Don’t worry, a basic old vegetable peeler will do the trick! Sometimes you’ll want to cook butternut squash without any seasoning at all, but when you do want to add a little flavor, you can season the squash any number of ways. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top, or use a dash of cinnamon and brown sugar. Brush the squash with avocado oil or drizzle a little maple syrup on top. Cooked butternut squash can be savory or sweet, which is a big reason I love it so much! How do you know which butternut squash to choose at the grocery store? It’s easy! Look for one that’s a solid, dark beige, without any green streaks or brown spots on the skin. If it’s punctured (that happens sometimes in transit) then skip that one – punctures can let bacteria into the flesh. The best butternut squash for cooking should feel firm and heavy for its size, so pick up two or three of comparable sizes and see how they feel. You can season and roast butternut squash seeds much like you would roast and eat pumpkin seeds, so don’t throw those babies out!
🌱 Winter Squash Recipes You’ll Love
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Instant Pot Whole30 Chili With Butternut Squash Butternut Squash Casserole with Parmesan Breadcrumbs
The Best Roasted Acorn Squash with Life-Changing Maple Butter How to Cook Acorn Squash Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Healthy Chicken “Alfredo” with Spaghetti Squash
