How should I cook butternut squash?

It’s rather simple. Allow me to introduce you to five ways to cook butternut squash.steam bake1. Steam-bake: Cut the squash in half, lengthwise. Place the squash, cut side down, into a 9 inch by 13 inch glass baking dish, as shown in photo. Add ½ cup of water to the baking dish, then cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350˚ F for one hour. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before handling. Flip the squash over and scoop out the seeds and membranes and discard. Finally, scoop out the flesh and mash with butter, brown sugar or honey, and cinnamon. Serve as a side dish. Steam-baking is also a great way to make butternut squash baby food, or a puree to hide in baked goods, like cinnamon butternut squash muffins.

2. Roast: Slice the butternut squash into ½ inch thick half moon slices, or peel and dice the squash. Toss it with some olive oil, honey and cinnamon and roast at 400 F for 35 to 40 minutes. Try this Maple Roasted Butternut Squash.recipe below;;;

3. Peel, then boil: Peel the squash and remove the seeds. Dice the flesh and boil for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft. Use the squash to make a pureed soup, or mix with rice, risotto or couscous.

4. Microwave: Butternut squash can be cooked whole in the microwave. Cut several slits into the flesh to allow steam to escape as it cooks through. A medium butternut squashsized squash will take about 10 minutes to cook in the microwave. Remove carefully as it will be smoking hot. Let cool before handling and scooping out the flesh.

5. Bake: Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and place flesh side down on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 F for 30 to 40 minutes. The squash will be soft and tender when it has cooked through.

1 1/4 lbs butternut squash, peeled and diced 3/4-inch

1/2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil

2 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with oil, maple, salt and fresh ground pepper.

Place in a baking dish, cover with foil and roast in the center of the oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, turn the squash and bake an addition 15 minutes, or until fork tender (time will vary depending on the size you cut the squash).

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