Butternut squash is one of those vegetables that can be eaten any time of day. Seriously! For breakfast it can be incorporated into pancakes, oatmeal and hash. Butternut squash soup or salads make healthy lunch staples. For dinner, it’s a great addition in main dishes like enchiladas, pasta or curries. And let’s not forget dessert, you can substitute butternut squash pretty much anywhere you see pumpkin listed, so use it mashed or pureed in pies, cakes, custards & puddings.
Read MoreMost winter squash will stay fresh for a long time when properly stored. Keep whole squash in a cool, dry place for up to 4 weeks. Store cut or cooked squash in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Read MoreFrom skin to seed, almost every part of delicata squash is edible. After a thorough cleaning, try roasting half moon slices with the tender skin on and be sure to save and roast the seeds for a healthy snack!
Read MoreUnlike delicata or acorn squash, which have a softer edible skin, the skin on butternut is a little more tough and should not be eaten. Removing that skin can be tricky though, so use this simple kitchen hack to keep all of your fingers intact. Pierce all around the squash with a fork and slice off the top and bottom, then microwave it for about 3 minutes. The squash will be slightly softened and the peel will remove easily with a vegetable peeler or paring knife.
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