Written by 5:58 pm Mediterranean Diet & Nutrition, Soup / Salad / Sides

How to Cut Delicata Squash

Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, place cut side down on a cutting board and cut into 1/4 inch thick half moon slices.

how to cut a delicata squash

Sharing the easy steps if you’ve ever wondered How To Cut a Delicata Squash.


What is Delicata Squash

It’s a winter squash that is typically a long, oval shape. The color can vary slightly from beige and orange stripes to beige and green stripes.

It has a delicate skin (hence the name), that is thin enough to eat and doesn’t require peeling like other squash varieties.

How to Cut Delicata Squash

Squash can be somewhat intimidating to cut, especially if you’ve never done so before.

Since the skin of a delicata squash is thinner than some other types of squash, it’s relatively easy to cut through if you have a sharp knife.

From there, it’s just a few easy steps to cut and slice this winter squash –

Step 1

Cut in half lengthwise with a large, sharp knife

Step 2

Use a spoon and scoop out all the seeds from the middle

Step 3

Thinly slice off the ends

Step 4

Place cut side down on a cutting board and slice into 1/4 inch thick half moons.

Delicata Squash Serving Suggestions

This squash tastes great when roasted in the oven or cooked in the air fryer. Some recipe ideas we can’t wait to try include –

6 Ways to use Delicata Squash from Food & Wine
Image Via Food & Wine

These 6 Ways to use Delicata Squash from Food & Wine show a variety of uses.

This Cranberry Cinnamon Roasted Delicata Squash recipe from I Heart Umami looks absolutely delicious!

It would also make a great addition this collection of Mediterranean Diet Thanksgiving Side Dish Ideas.

(Visited 168 times, 1 visits today)
Subscribe to my email list and stay up-to-date!
Close