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How to Freeze Butternut Squash 3 Different Ways
It is officially the fall semester, no what the weather tells you (I'm looking at you South Florida), and that means fall foods are back on the market. While most of us run to Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte, I'm here to tell you that this isn't a proper source of nutrition 24/7, so you might want to add some variety to your diet. Butternut squash, on the other hand, is a great fall vegetable that you can have in soup, mashed, or chopped ... but those suckers are huge. Here's how to freeze butternut squash three different ways so none of it goes to waste.
How to Freeze Raw Butternut Squash
- Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 peeler
- 1 freezer-safe container
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This method is really simple and quick. It has the least amount of prep time but more cook time when you later use the butternut squash. I prefer this method because I can cook and season it according to a future recipe whenever the time comes.
How to Freeze Cooked Butternut Squash Cubes
- Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 peeler
- 1 freezer-safe container
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I cooked the butternut squash in the microwave using this method. It took less than 10 minutes and really saved a lot of time and effort.
How to Freeze Cooked Butternut Squash Puree
- Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 peeler
- 1 freezer-safe container
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Now that you know how to freeze butternut squash, you can make so many different recipes. With the puree you could make butternut squash soup. With the uncooked frozen cubes you could make this maple roasted butternut squash or any of these 16 health butternut squash recipes. Freeze the squash now and it should last you three to six months. Just defrost and get cooking!