How to Prepare & Cook Winter Squash

Name: How to Prepare & Cook Winter Squash
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: Butternut Squash:; 1 (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash; olive oil to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Acorn Squash:; 1 (1 to 2 pound) acorn squash; olive oil to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Delicata Squash:; 1 (1 to 2 pound) delicata squash; olive oil to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Spaghetti Squash:; 1 (4 to 8 pound) delicata squash; 1 cup water; Kabocha Squash:; 1 (2 to 3 pound) kabocha squash, rinsed and patted dry; olive oil to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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The arrival of fall brings with it a wonderful variety of winter squash varieties. Though they all are prepared in similar ways, they are all unique, each having their own best practices. Follow our video and recipes as a guideline to mastering one of autumn’s biggest culinary stars. Whether you select Butternut, Acorn, Delicata, Spaghetti, or Kabocha squash, you will learn handy cooking techniques that you can use year after year! Your body will thank you since squash is an important source of many nutrients, including vitamin C, magnesium, and antioxidants!

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Mealthy Tip

When selecting the perfect squash for your meal, seek one with a hard rind and a firm stem. Avoid squash that is bruised or has soft spots. Feel free to go beyond salt and pepper when seasoning your squash. Try your favorite seasoning mixes or dried herbs.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 210 calories; 10g fat; 32.2g carbohydrates; 4g protein; 0mg cholesterol; 423mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210		Calories from Fat 88
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g		15%
	Saturated Fat 1g	7%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.6g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 423mg		18%
Total Carbohydrate 32.2g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 8g	33%
	Sugars 9.8g
Protein 4g

Vitamin A 336%		Vitamin C 44%
Calcium 8%		Iron 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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Sides Thanksgiving Seasonal Fall Autumn Spiralizer Spiraslicer No Meat Squash Delicata Squash Butternut Squash Kabocha Squash Spaghetti Squash Acorn Squash

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Caro Hodgin says:

This is so helpful. I bought a bunch of squash at Trader Joe's but me and my husband have been too scared to try to cut it! The knife banging tip is genius. Thanks!

Tal Levitas says:

I've always been afraid to work with winter squash. They're heavy, hard to work with and unwieldy. Now, this video shows me how to do it without hurting myself. A+ I'm a big fan.

Sam Dalton says:

I made the delicata squash and it turned out great. I used the squash to make a carbonara-style pasta with the ribbon spirals. Very delicious.

Jessica Scott says:

This is amazing! I've only ever experimented with spaghetti squash until now. These steps are so perfect! My roasted butternut and acorn squash turned out incredible. Thank you!

Greg Jones says:

I tried the quick and easy Kabocha. This is a great tasting squash. I love it roasted and sometime add a few spices when I make it. Good video explaining the steps for all of the squash dishes.

Hinda K. Greenberg says:

I make hard squash as long as I can get them. This is very helpful, especially for the first timers. I will definitely do the ribbons this time. Thank you!!