I love butternut squash but...

[willbefabulousat26]

...peeling it is such a pain in the a***!

Any tips? Do I need to invest in a peeler?

 

[Zoesastar]

Yes a really decent one! Argos ir tesco sell the oxo peelers for less than £4 and they are fab!

 

[Atropos]

I just cook it with the skin on and peel it when it's soft.

 

[willbefabulousat26]

I just cook it with the skin on and peel it when it's soft.

Was very tempted to do this today!

Do you cut it into large chunks though? How long does it take in the oven?

 

[anjuschka]

Was very tempted to do this today!

Do you cut it into large chunks though? How long does it take in the oven?

I do this too - thick slices tubled into an ovenproof dish or even whole halves - seeds out and cut side down on a baking tray - about 30 mins at 200 C. Poke it to see if it's soft enough for your liking. And the skin will come off easily.

You can cook virtually any squash / pumpkin this way. Google is your friend if you need inspiration

 

[Zoesastar]

I think u can eat the skin as well cant u?

 

[samjay123]

I bought some ready chopped and peeled in a bag in Tesco. Not sure how much it is but was reduced to 85p.

 

[willbefabulousat26]

I think u can eat the skin as well cant u?

Ooh really? What does the skin taste like?

 

[trudyc]

Samjay I thought I was buying just BNS when I bought it ready chopped but then re-read the label and it had sweet potato too!!! Guess I really messed up Dukan style that day!!!! LOL x

 

[Teddy67]

I eat the skin all the time - don't even really notice it - more fibre that way too

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