Butternut squash is one of the most common types of winter squash, with sweet, orange flesh and taut yellow skin. Look for unblemished skin when buying. We have plenty of ideas for stuffed butternut squash butternut squash curry roasted butternut squash as well as squash curry recipes and more midweek meals. Next, try our sweet potato recipes.
Want expert advice for growing your own crop? Learn how to grow your own squash from our friends at Gardeners’ World. When is butternut squash in season? Butternut squash is one of the most versatile autumn veg and is in season from September through to Christmas. Do you need to peel butternut squash?
Y’ shaped potato peeler and peel the squash while it is still whole. How do you prepare butternut squash? Cut off the slimmer top section then cut the bottom bulbous part in half and scoop out the seeds. You can now cut the squash into the size chunks you need. How do you cook butternut squash? Squash can be cooked in loads of different ways.
Toss chunks in olive oil and roast, bake slices into a creamy gratin, simmer in stock and whizz to a silky smooth soup or stuff halves and roast for a stunning veggie centrepiece. Check out one of our brilliant ideas below. It’s the pasta bakes of all pasta bakes. Vegan butternut squash pie This warming spiced pie, made with a vegan pie crust, makes for a brilliant centrepiece that serves up to six.
Check the ingredients of the Thai red curry paste, as some brands contain dried shrimp. We have lots more comforting soup ideas to try, too. This butternut squash risotto with sage will hit the spot when you need Italian comfort food. Butternut squash tagineA great big, colourful bowl of butternut squash tagine makes a great vegan dinner midweek. Ours has sweet potato too, and is flavoured with rose harissa and preserved lemons.