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Why Cubed Butternut Squash Should Be A Staple In Your Freezer
BY STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN
Butternut squash is tasty and versatile, but it's time-consuming to cut it up. The best shortcut for all your squash recipes is pre-cut butternut squash stashed in your freezer.
Butternut squash is tough to peel, and its flesh is hard to slice through. If you buy the fruit frozen and pre-cut, you can skip all that work and have squash anytime you like.
Since most brands of squash are frozen at the peak of freshness, you won't be sacrificing any flavor or health benefits. You don't even have to thaw the cubes before using them.
Place the frozen squash on a sheet pan and roast in the oven, then use it in soups, salads, stews, and more. You'll just have to separate any chunks that get stuck together.