BUTTERNUT SQUASH | how to peel & cut + roasted butternut squash (2 ways!)

Here's the easiest way to peel and cut butternut squash (safely). I also show you how to make roasted butternut squash two different ways - cubes and halves.
Once you peel and cut butternut squash a few times you'll be a pro. It really does get easier the more you do it! You can enjoy butternut squash straight out of the oven, or transform it into several delicious recipes including my mashed butternut squash, kale and butternut squash frittata, roasted butternut squash soup and butternut squash romaine and goat cheese salad. All recipes on my website!
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[@Downshiftology]

It's butternut squash season! And there's tons of delicious recipes you can make with it...but first, you need to master peeling and cutting it. In addition to the sneak peek recipes I share at the end of the video, I also have an apple sausage stuffed butternut squash recipe coming next week. Sign up on my email list so you don't miss it: bit.ly/328vWGE xo - Lisa

[@dianereid5716]

Loved the video! I want to make Butternut soup!! Thank you!

[@TheSwissy4me]

I just found your channel and I’m so impressed-kind of binge watched a bunch of videos and signed up on your website. The soup and frittata looks amazing. One questions. Your sheet pans always look like new. When I roast veggies or meat I can never get it scrubbed completely clean, you know the olive oil leaves dark spots. What’s your secret to clean pans?

[@shirleyknight9789]

But in

[@thelmahenderson5386]

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[@favourkareem]

I’ve never eaten butternut squash and we just have 1 literally just sitting there at home and so my mom asked me to search up some recipes for it and that’s why I’m here lol

[@clittle1807]

My MIL.. brought me 5 , we have never eaten them .. but guess what is for dinner ..lol

[@crakilldurmom]

I came here because my wife is attempting her first Butternut Squash Soup today and I needed this to hover with unsolicited pearls of wisdom. Thanks for the help!

[@Downshiftology]

Glad this video was helpful! Good luck on your butternut squash soup 😊

[@el_millonario]

The skin of a butternut squash is edible and right under the skin is the healthiest and sweetest part. It only needs a bit longer to soften. Definitely worth it!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Ew. You eat it attached to the squash? I can’t even imagine.

[@user-eg7hc9be6r]

I just love how she gets straight to the point. Thanks!. I just love how she gets straight to the point. Thanks!.

[@wendaschoppert2028]

You are so very thorough and clear! Thank You for being such a good teacher! You touched on everything!

[@caroljeeben7064]

I just love how she gets straight to the point. Thanks!

[@dabbh97]

Wow, it’s like you knew I had one in the fridge and didn’t know what to do with it😂 Love this!

[@Downshiftology]

Haha! Great minds. ;) Keep your eyes peeled because next week I'll be adding several new recipes to my website!

[@HowToMakeDinner]

Hansika Ama I love it when that happens!

[@zachary8224]

@@Downshiftology i love the pun :)

[@selingunar9781]

Omg same!!! I literally was thinking about what to do with it today 🙈👏

[@amberslaughter8439]

Same !!

[@jetterasmussen6577]

I just tasted Butternut Squash for the first time yesterday. And I can't believe I didn't try that before! Thank you for explaining how to cook it 😊👍🏻

[@dawnesmith-sliming7004]

Roasted squash hummus is one of my favourite recipes. It’s what made me really start to like hummus. Also, anyone who feels their cutting board isn’t stable enough can put a damp cloth under it. This helps a lot. TFS

[@angiegowen2917]

💡 sounds awesome thx 4 th gd idea

[@Suelynngrr]

I really like the way you present your cooking... it's easy and straightforward and makes me more confident about trying it out, as I am not a naturally good cook. Thank you so much. 😊

[@marissac.70]

There are many butternut squash videos on youtube but this one is the most helpful by far!

[@ericg2167]

I'm roasting one in the oven right now. Split and scooped out. Olive oil all over, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika. I bake them open side up. Let them cool. Scoop out the deliciousness. I love my butternut soup. Don't forget the pine nuts. Yes. I'm sorry. Canadians like their beer. I'm no different. My edit is a bit of brown sugar in the last 15 minutes. Gonna be great. Did I mention the pine nuts? They ARE worth it.

[@Bluesteeii]

Just wanted to say that although I rarely comment on things, I truly appreciate the value-add of your pine nut and brown sugar comment. Cheers!

[@thefab4mobile357]

Coming from Tasmania, Australia butternut pumpkin is just about all we eat. The larger ones have no flavour in comparison and are sometimes more expensive. I didn't know there was so much mystery about how to cut them up?! Also you can eat the skin if you bake it or boil it, it goes soft and tastes good. You can puree it into a soup too and never know it's there.

[@lindaleen9467]

I just made this recipe of yours with the upside-down halves and it turned out great and taste so delicious!!! Thank you so much for the video

[@gosiapisula814]

Hi Lisa. I'm a polish girl living in France. I love your channel! So many good ideas! Thanks! Looking forward your frittata recipe! We have started a snow season, so the warming meals are perfect! Keep warm! X

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much for following along to my channel! Definitely check out my website for all my new squash recipes 😊

[@amandacoffey6315]

Love this. Thank you. I’ve always bought pre cut and this wasn’t so bad.

[@jayaom4946]

Cool!!! I've been cooking butternut squash for a long time but I usually just steam it. I felt like I needed something new, but still simple. I loved the advice on cutting it.

[@Chymera3206]

Thank you for your video. I tried the cubed part of the recipe and really liked it. I'm learning how to cook more vegetables.

[@dietitianshelly]

I love butternut squash! Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@Alex-Bird-NW]

I planted a butternut squash in my garden this year! I am so excited to roast and eat my tasty harvest this fall! ❤

[@hectorruiz2302]

Straight-to-the point recipe. Will try it tomorrow!

[@racheltonner2509]

I picked 50 squash from my garden. They last for a year and sometimes longer in a cool cellar :). I've made soup mixed with pumpkin, roasted like this, and have roastes in slices with the skin still on... Makes them good for dipping in an avocado, yogurt sauce:)

[@choosehappygratitude8802]

Thank you- I use the 2nd method to sub for pumpkin in pies. Butternut squash pies and soup all winter loooooong 😉👍

[@runningwater5534]

I decided I was going to eat healthier and buy more vegetables that are unfamiliar to me. The butternut squash I purchased this morning I'm going to go to KZbin and find a recipe and sure enough you were there and you're the best!. Now, time to prepare my butternut squash! Thanks.

[@sweetcakes1509]

Love how you showed the two ways to prep and cook butternut squash. Including your recipes, thats Amazing. Thanks for Sharing ☺

[@Downshiftology]

Of course! Hope this video was helpful 😊

[@bloodlacerose1688]

Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. I also really appreciate your understanding that some of us may not have a microwave. I for one have never liked the taste of the food cooked in one tastes, also there's just me and my husband now, the kids are all grown and off microwaving in their own homes now :) I have always (with major difficulty) only cut it in half to roast it and I am looking to change things up and try something new, knowing how to cut it up safely fills me with the urge to go for it and switch things up. Maybe I can entice hubby to try it. Again, thank you. Have a glorious day!!!

[@liezelhaupt7172]

I use a serrated/bread knife to slice the butternut. It grabs onto the skin much easier and does not slip. It is also not necessary to sharpen it as often as a normal knife. Thanks for wonderful videos!

[@LivingOffTheLand]

Great tips thanks!! Butternut squash are soooo good!I clean and dry the seeds. Store in a cool dry spot and use to plant next year’s crop! Works like a charm.

[@malturner4513]

Jamie Oliver said that it is unnecessary to peel them, I don't any more and find that I use them more as it is much quicker to prepare.

[@Drifyt]

This has fast become my favorite channel. I've watched too much of this over the past few weeks. Thank you :)

[@Downshiftology]

Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊

[@MichelleDiamondPhoto]

Your videos are so clear, calm, beautiful, refreshingly simple and well produced. Really enjoying your content! Subscribed a while ago, and just liked this video. I love cooking butternut squash risotto with sage, and it's been a while, so we will have that to eat this week thanks to you! Big hugs from Vancouver.

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you for the kind words and welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊It's definitely squash season, so can't wait for you to start roasting butternut squash!

[@MichelleDiamondPhoto]

@@Downshiftology I roast most veggies, but never had squash and so I will try it soon! We did in fact have that risotto tonight prompted by you video as a reminder!! Just writing to let you know, hehe.

[@henrysanchez4810]

That looks delicious, thanks for the video. I'm gonna give it a try.

[@noneedtoknowme]

Oh my goodness this had such perfect timing!!! I had a sample yesterday at Sam’s and wanted to buy it but wanted to make it at home instead so BLESSSS THIS 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.

[@Downshiftology]

Perfect timing! I hope this helps you with the roasting process 😊

[@zvarichka]

Dear Lisa, thanks a lot for your recepies! I cooked many of them, butternut squash is the next one! I‘m a big supporter of your channel. Brilliant work that helps to eat healthy, teasty and saves time. Please continue! Inga

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for your kind words and following along to my channel! Can't wait for you to start roasting some butternut squash :) Also, if you're not following me on Instagram yet, I have just posted a new stuffed butternut squash recipe that I think you will love: downshiftology.com/recipes/apple-sausage-stuffed-butternut-squash/

[@lorigoeckler6110]

Excellent instructions. You spoke nice and slow and offered great tips. Can't wait to try the roasted seeds!

[@Downshiftology]

Glad this video was helpful!

[@jeanitamedoit6938]

I love watching your videos and I learned a lot from you , keep on doing what you’re doing 😀😀

[@fc4660]

Great ideas, thank you. I use it in soups but also risotto mixed with some apple and small pieces of sweet Italian sausage.

[@BillysRose]

Great video. Thank you SO much. I received a butternut squash in our weekly produce food box here on Staten Island. Benefits Goodhue Children's Center. Now I know how to prepare! Your directions are wonderfully super simple and clear to follow!!

[@TheCelestialhealer]

I know how to do this, just watching you to feel the beauty of simplicity. Thank you Lisa

[@lisas7111]

Must try this! Looks delirious ❤

[@taggart369519]

Thanks for this primer and additional ideas at the end.

[@lisettemerchain2403]

I’m making now for the first time thank u so much for the recipe❤

[@mariajappinen3931]

Thank you! I was literally planning to cook it tonight. Now I know how to peel it and prepare. 😍

[@Downshiftology]

What perfect timing! I hope this video helps you master the art of cutting and roasting this curvy veggie 😊

[@way108]

That kale and butternut squash frittata 😍😍😍😍I'm drooling!!!

[@Downshiftology]

Stay tuned for that recipe coming this week to my website! Be sure to follow me on Instagram to be notified when it's posted 😊

[@carolinamarin6674]

Thank you for the great recipes! I did the second recipe with a little bit of coconut butter and the butternut squash tastes delicious!

[@Downshiftology]

Amazing! Glad you loved this recipe Carolina 😊

[@davestelling]

Thank you for this, nothing like roasted squash on a crisp autumn day... But, we're going to have it with our chicken dinner on perhaps the hottest day here in northern New York. Great presentation!

[@josieangeloni1715]

Thank you for the recipe and the safe way of cutting.

[@HazelHammond1505]

I never thought of roasting the seeds. thanks. I normally give them to our chickens.

[@deyanideydreaming]

Thank you!! Microwave free over here 👋😁

[@marym.8608]

The squash is so pretty!

[@NewMeNatalie]

I’m not quite sure how I came across your channel but I’m so glad I did! Thoroughly enjoy your videos and thank you so much for all of your recipes, tips and tricks!

[@Downshiftology]

Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊Enjoy all my recipes!

[@klmjtr]

😋 it all looks so yum!

[@bridgettemichele2386]

This video just in time I made butternut squash and sweet potato soup today for the week!! I love the idea of roasting in halves!! Going to do this next time

[@Downshiftology]

Perfect timing 😊Roasting in halves is great for soups or mashed butternut squash (which is a recipe coming soon next week on my website!)

[@nozhanrashidiasl8222]

Thanks 🙏 watching from Iran ❤️

[@katkatisattic1654]

All sound delicious! Yep wait to try them all!

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to get roasting this season! 😊 Also, stay tuned for special butternut squash recipes coming soon to the website.

[@benjaminreese2167]

Love this. Thank you!

[@laurajkirk]

Nice job, I have not roasted the full halves in a long time and couldn't remember the time, but you made it very easy

[@cherylfindeisen6088]

I've always been intimidated by this squash and you made it look easy. Going to finally try it

[@Downshiftology]

Glad to hear that Cheryl 😊

[@carmendlugo1585]

My mouth was watering 🤤

[@greghopkins5064]

Great Job!! easy to watch and learn..

[@veronicadeleon1964]

Loved this video, you are so informative and practical too. I will try these 2 ways to cook the butternut squash for my boys! Thank you love your videos 😘😍

[@Downshiftology]

I hope this video helps with the butternut squash process 😊

[@ladonnajackson734]

This was perfect timing. I wanted something different for the holidays.

[@Downshiftology]

Stay tuned for my special butternut squash recipes coming this week on my website 😊

[@owentuckett938]

Greetings from England. Another well-presented video with some great tips. I use butternut squash with red onions, red peppers (capsicums) garlic, chilli pepper and sweet potato roasted in the oven. I add the soft roasted vegetables to stock and blend them to make a soup with freshly ground cumin which gives a lovely earthy taste that goes so well with these vegetables. Sometimes I add chopped fresh coriander at the end for a touch of India. Butternut squash is healthy and delicious!

[@Downshiftology]

Love your variation on roasted butternut squash! Do stay tuned for squash recipes coming to my website this week 😊

[@BenFourman]

Perfect timing! A friend who's family owns a farm just gave me a lifetime supply of butternut squash. Now I know what to do with it. THANKS!!!!

[@Downshiftology]

Wow, really perfect timing 😊Now you can master butternut squashes!

[@BenFourman]

@@Downshiftology Made some last night to bring to work tonight. Just ate it and it was fabulous! THANK you SO much. Thanks to you, I'm now hooked on my Vitamix AND cooking healthy foods!

[@Downshiftology]

@@BenFourman Yay, that's wonderful to hear!

[@padmepadme]

Thanks for your enjoyable and very informative demonstration of how to cut and cook butternut... one of my favorite squashes. :)

[@Downshiftology]

So glad this video was helpful! 😊

[@shawonnagarrett7365]

Very helpful, thank you ☺️

[@susannixon1233]

Always had difficulty with butternut squash but this video was really helpful. Thank you.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad this was helpful Susan! 😊

[@janetmayango4491]

Thank you for this recipe. I just came from roasting my and it came out great.

[@Downshiftology]

What perfect timing 😊 Stay tuned for my squash recipes coming this week to my website!

[@EllieBenadi]

You do an excellent job explaining things, it’s very helpful.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@sadiejosiemom]

Thanks for this! I love bn squash but it is daunting looking because it's so firm. I can already think of tons of things to fill the halves with like chili or tuna/chicken salad. And can I share a tip I recently I found on my own (I'm sure I'm not the first to do this) - it works for cleaning seed out of most anything. I'm a retired widow and I recently subscribed to a meal kit to start eating more healthy and the first one had a red colorado pepper in it. I cut the stem off and saw all the seeds (my first time cooking with peppers) and after looking at it for a few seconds a lightbulb went off and I went to my cutlery drawer and grabbed my grapefruit spoon! The large serrated edges were perfect to scrap out the seeds and was much quicker than using the point of a paring knife!

[@Downshiftology]

Yes! It definitely can look daunting, but the process it a lot easier than you think 😊 A grapefruit spoon works great for pulling out seeds!

[@janjISMYname]

And, here I am. Looking for a halved version. Thanks!

[@nhlams]

Yummy! I am making some butternut squash for our group coming to camp next weekend. It is my favorite soup to eat!

[@Downshiftology]

Perfect timing 😊

[@kristinstout1414]

Love butternut squash and I'm glad that I'm not the only one that roasts the seeds. 😊

[@Downshiftology]

Roasting the seeds is the best! Especially for garnishing soups 😊

[@allisonscott1009]

@@Downshiftology if you guys like the seeds, I would strongly encourage you to try squash oils. A local farm presses the seeds of butternut squash and other various pumpkin and the oils are amazing for salads or to garnish soups or risottos. www.wholeheartedfoods.com/

[@krefcenz]

great video Lisa. You could apply the same strategy to spaghetti squash also except you would use a fork for the halves and no cubes practically speaking. I also like garlic salt to season mine.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

I totally agree with you that the squash seeds are more flavorful and tender than the pumpkin seeds are. I roast both and sprinkle with sea salt or Himalayan Pink. Right now there are about 30 b nuts curing in my garage

[@karengraves3900]

I love butternut squash - it's one of my favorite vegetables, especially roasted!! Great tips, thanks for sharing.

[@Downshiftology]

You and I both Karen! Stay tuned for special squash recipes coming to my website this week 😊

[@caritasdecaro8019]

What does t taste like, never had it

[@karengraves3900]

@@caritasdecaro8019 as is delicious but you can make it sweet or savory based on your flavorings. Just try it!!

[@SunshineLP7]

Thank you for sharing your video!!

[@jmonie02]

so satisfying

[@breiri8289]

Yummy 😋 thank you for sharing 🤗

[@alondraborbolla2141]

I love your videos!! Thank you Lisa

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks Alondra 😊

[@RapunzelinOttawa]

Oh gosh, thank you....so much safer than I have been doing. Thank you.

[@maryconaty2452]

I know what I'm meal prepping next week 😁😁😁 Great video Lisa!!!!

[@Downshiftology]

This will be a delicious addition to your meal prep rotation this month 😊

[@wendyjones4777]

Very helpful video - thank you

[@susanbehring3401]

Great video. Thank you so much.

[@mogullifestyle2218]

I watched your vid and made the cubed butternut squash and it was soooo yummy and sweet! Thanks for sharing

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you liked it!!

[@user-om3cw3wy6t]

Love your videos! So straightforward. 🙂🙂

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you 😊Hope this video helps you perfectly roast butternut squash!

[@cara9137]

Thanks for the help.

[@chrisbrennan2208]

Love butternut squash. It is so delicious.

[@Downshiftology]

You and I both! One of my favorites out of all the winter squashes. Also, stay tuned as I will be releasing a few special butternut squash recipes on my website very soon 😊

[@lauraezeanishealthyliving9644]

Very nice recipes to get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to fight infections

[@MSUCowgurl]

Now that's something I've never cooked. Thanks for making it less scary!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope this video helps you master the process! 😊

[@sallyhart3044]

So happy that I found this informative page! I just bought butternut squash and Brussels today! Hopefully they cook properly and not burn per my usual trick! 😅

[@Downshiftology]

I'm sure you'll do great, enjoy!

[@clarehewitt2559]

Thank you for the information and the tips. Very helpful. x

[@Downshiftology]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@thebritfix]

Mm looks tasty! great video

[@dianereid5716]

Loved the video. Thank you! Since I've discovered your channel a few weeks ago, I'm always pulling up your videos. I love to watch you and I learn a lot. Thank you, Lisa! Diane NW Arkansas

[@Downshiftology]

So glad to hear that Diane, and welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊Hope you enjoy all my recipes and videos!

[@dianereid5716]

I forgot to mention I grew up in So. Cal. Costa Mesa, many years ago!!! ❤

[@dianereid5716]

@@Downshiftology I do enjoy your videos very much. Your recipes are great, you are a wealth of information.... You speak slowly and are easy to follow. I appreciate that!!! Thank you, now I'm hooked!! 🙌❤😉

[@mayralluberes3146]

Very good... Thanks you!!

[@peggyanglin9650]

I'm a new subscriber and am excited to have found your site! Love your style and am so excited to get started on your recipes!!!!

[@Downshiftology]

Welcome to the Downshiftology community Peggy! Can't wait for you to start making my recipes 😊

[@madisonhawks1167]

This was so helpful thank you!

[@Downshiftology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@successwithstacee9290]

Thank you for this. I realized my biggest problem was a crappy knife and peeler, so I just used your link to order the ones you recommend.

[@Downshiftology]

Great! I hope those work out for you :)

[@joycehilins7955]

Looks delicious. Going to try today!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope this recipe works out perfectly!

[@johnerdmann2700]

WOW SO GOOD CLEAR COOL!thanks