13 SIMPLY TASTY Butternut Squash Spiralizer Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you put butternut squash in a spiralizer? ›

You can spiralize pretty much everything! From butternut squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, zucchini, even broccoli stalks (those turn out as short pieces not the long curly ones).

Alternatively, you can use a julienne peeler to make butternut squash noodles. Though I have to be honest, this will require a bit of an arm workout. Additionally, the “noodles” you will get using a julienne peeler will be thinner compared to squash noodles made with a spiralizer. As a result, they will cook quicker.

STEP 2: SPIRALIZE VEGGIES

Place food on the skewer. Select your blade. Choose extra fine for radishes, fine for beets and zucchini, or medium for butternut squash, sweet potatoes and zucchini. Start by turning the mixer on stir, then gradually increase the speed to 4–6.

Butternut squash has a smooth, almost creamy texture, but spaghetti squash has a stringy texture. This stringy texture is what gives spaghetti squash its name use since the strands make a terrific low-calorie substitute for pasta noodles.

But if you're going to freeze them, I recommend doing so before cooking them. Squash retains a lot of water which can yield to a mushy consistency if frozen and thawed. To freeze the uncooked butternut squash noodles, simply place in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

Microwaving the squash will make it much easier to peel. Simply slice off the top and bottom, poke the squash all over with a fork and microwave it on high for about 3 minutes. When it's cool enough to handle, peel the squash. The softened flesh will make peeling (and slicing) way easier.

That's right, you can eat butternut squash raw (yep, we said it). Raw butternut squash is carrot-like and holds up well in crunchy salads and slaws. If opting for raw squash over cooked squash, start by peeling away the tough outer skin (FYI, you can eat the skin when it's cooked.

Just put your vegetable long way down on a cutting board and peel away long thin ribbons. The noodles will be less uniform, but they'll work just as well. If you have a mandolin, that works great as well – just cut the vegetable into long rectangles before sliding down into thin slices.

KitchenAid^® spiralizer attachments are versatile and have multiple uses depending on the blade you choose. In addition to slicing thin pasta-like strands, your attachments can also create ribbons, peel potatoes, core apples and create extra fine to medium spirals for a range of fresh ingredients.

Which is healthier butternut squash or sweet potato? ›

To begin with, the butternut squash beats the sweet potato with fewer calories, carbs and sugar per serving. Moreover, it is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins B6 and E. On the other hand, the sweet potato, however, provides more fiber and protein.

In addition to vitamins A and C, butternut squash is also rich in carotenoid plant pigments and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and manganese. Like acorn squash, butternut squash can be used in both savory and sweet dishes, such as baked goods, grain dishes, and soups.

For example, compared to butternut squash, one cup of spaghetti squash has just 1/100 the amount of beta-carotene, a plant compound the body converts to vitamin A and uses to protect our eye health and immune system. And it contains just 1/3 the amount of fiber, folate and potassium.

The best squash plants for vertical farming produce lighter fruit, while heavier squashes, such as butternut squash, will weigh the support down. You can still grow large squash on vertical supports, but you should make hammocks for your burgeoning fruits (with household items such as pantyhose) as they develop.

A common misconception is that squash, melons, and cucumbers will cross-pollinate. This is not true; the female flowers of each can be fertilized only by pollen from that same species. Varieties within each species, however, will cross-pollinate.