How to roast butternut squash

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Remove ends

1.

Cut off the ends of your butternut squash, separate the fat part from the skinny half, then peel with a vegetable peeler.

Hint: use knife closest to the handle for max power.

Remove seeds

2.

Cut the fat part in half, and remove seeds with a spoon and discard. Hands work too! 

Cut into planks...

3.

Stand both halves onto a flat edge, and slice into planks.

Then rods, then cubes

4.

Slice planks into rods, and rods into cubes. Use the flat edges to your advantage, avoid stabilizing squash on a non-flat edge. 

Add other ingredients

5.

Oil with a high smoke point like grapeseed oil works well. Add salt and pepper for seasoning, plus thyme or rosemary if desired.

Bake at 350 F, 45-60 mins

6.

Remove from oven halfway through to flip and let steam escape. Cook until edges start to brown & dry out slightly. Cubes will be soft like a baked potato.

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7.

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