It's hard work peeling tough-skinned butternuts, probably made easier with good technique and tools. We don't shy away from cheats and convenience to save time, and we do advocate ready-made butternut chunks. Alternatively, try this trick with me next time, (I only came across it after I did the heavy duty peeling), they say to cut your squash in half lengthways using a heavy knife then microwave the halves for about three minutes or until the skin has softened and loosened.
In theory I see this working and I am definitely looking forward to trying it.
Some benefits of butternut squash are that it is an abundant source of powerful antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. Antioxidants help prevent or slow cellular damage and reduce inflammation, which may reduce your risk of several chronic diseases, and the vitamin E assists in this as well. Vitamin C is an all-round home essential (the immune system magic pill) and is always good in whatever form it comes. The beta carotene guards against chronic illnesses, so essentially, lephutshe is a health food most of us didn’t know about. I’ve always just thought its nice for colour and its semi-sweet taste. Authoring this recipe has truly made me want to be a little bit more intentional about having butternut at least once a week.
