Description
How to Cut Delicata Squash – an easy, step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to cut a delicata squash
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 delicata squash
- sharp chef’s knife
- cutting board
Instructions
- Pick out a ripe delicata squash and place on a cutting board.
- Use a large, sharp knife to cut both ends off the squash.
- Cut the squash in half, length-wise.
- Use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds and strings from the inside of the squash.
- Place half of the squash on the cutting board with the rind side up and cut it into 1/4 – 1/2 inch slices moving down the squash.
- Complete these steps for all of the squash that you are making.
- Enjoy your squash any way you want!
Notes
- Skin: no need to peel this squash, you can eat it with the rind on.
- Serving: this is a great side dish for any meal but we love serving it with Cast Iron Pork Chops, Grilled Chicken Thighs, or we add it to a simple sheet pan meal like our Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner!