Healthy Recipes Ingredients 15 Butternut Squash Recipes You'll Want to Make Forever By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 11, 2023 Close Photo: Ali Redmond Other veggies should be jealous because butternut squash is making a statement with these recipes. This collection highlights the hearty and healthy winter squash in comforting soups, satisfying salads, creamy pasta and more. Try dishes like our Persian-Style Butternut Squash Soup and our Warm Butternut Squash & Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Pepitas for flavorful and nutritious ways to enjoy this delicious vegetable. 01 of 15 Butternut Squash Pasta Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Prop stylist: Julia Bayless, Food stylist: Ana Kelley This butternut squash pasta is sweet, salty and rich in flavor without any cream, thanks to a few tricks. One, we use the starchy pasta-cooking water to help the sauce cling to the pasta, and two, we add a tiny bit of miso paste for umami and depth of flavor. Serve this vegetarian dinner with a crispy seasoned breadcrumb topping. For a pop of color, fold in a few handfuls of baby spinach when you add the pasta back to the pot. View Recipe 02 of 15 Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata This beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining. For the best flavor and texture, remove the burrata from the refrigerator about an hour before use and assemble the salad while the squash is still warm from roasting so the cheese will melt slightly. Feel free to use precut butternut squash to make this recipe easier. If you can find pomegranates, the arils add a bright pop of color and flavor to this healthy salad, but it's just as good—and almost as impressive-looking—without them. View Recipe 03 of 15 Persian-Style Butternut Squash Soup Swap out your basic butternut squash soup for this fragrant version that includes sweet potato and a medley of spices like cinnamon, cumin, coriander and saffron. A drizzle of maple syrup and a few drops of orange water brighten the flavors, while a sprinkle of sumac adds a pop of color and a tangy edge. This healthy butternut squash soup would be a wonderful starter for your Thanksgiving meal. View Recipe 04 of 15 Butternut Squash Ravioli with Chicken Sausage & Kale What's the secret to making store-bought butternut squash ravioli even more delicious? Add apple-chicken sausage, tender greens and lots of caramelized onions. We add a bit of sugar to help the onions caramelize faster, but feel free to omit it (just cook the onions a bit longer if you do). Buy prewashed chopped kale to cut down on prep time. It all adds up to an easy dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes. View Recipe 05 of 15 Warm Butternut Squash & Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Pepitas Ali Redmond This healthy salad makes the perfect side dish for the holidays. Butternut squash turns tender in the oven, while goat cheese and pumpkin seeds add creaminess and crunch. Letting the kale and lemon juice sit helps tenderize the leafy green, so don't skip that step. View Recipe 06 of 15 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Roasting butternut squash with herbs and garlic gives this healthy soup a more complex flavor. A bit of maple syrup adds sweetness, while a splash of apple-cider vinegar brightens up the flavors. This easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of active prep time, but you can cut down on that even more by buying precut squash. Serve with bread and a salad for a light supper, or as a starter for a holiday meal. View Recipe 07 of 15 Baked Frittata with Butternut Squash, Kale & Sage This easy frittata recipe is full of fall flavors, thanks to creamy butternut squash, plenty of fresh sage, and earthy lacinato kale. View Recipe 08 of 15 Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Quinoa Salad This roasted vegetable and fruit salad gets infused with flavor from quinoa that's cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and a hit of turmeric. Serve it alongside a roast chicken, then mix the leftovers together for lunch. Your future self will thank you. View Recipe 09 of 15 Butternut Squash Bisque with Almonds & Cilantro Roasting the squash first deepens the bisque's flavor and is a step you don't want to skip. Look for pre-chopped butternut squash in the refrigerated area of the produce section, or in the freezer aisle. It will significantly simplify this recipe. If you're short on time, plan to prep the other ingredients while the squash roasts. We add almonds at the end for a toasty, textural contrast, while cilantro and cayenne give this butternut squash bisque a spicy and herby flair. This easy bisque recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan (if you opt for vegetable stock), but you could certainly add a drizzle of heavy cream at the end if you wish. View Recipe 10 of 15 Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Greg DuPree Butternut squash is an abundant shoulder-season crop at Stage 22, the Greenville County, South Carolina, farm operated by Craig Weiner, who grows for the Greenville area's Hotel Domestique. At its Restaurant 17, chef Haydn Shaak garnishes the dish with pepitas from the farm's pumpkins and whatever fresh herbs Weiner has in abundance. View Recipe 11 of 15 Slow-Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Apple You'll never guess this crock pot butternut squash soup recipe is just dump-and-go simple. The boost of flavor from maple syrup, apple-cider vinegar and spices makes all the difference! Serve this light soup as an appetizer for a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast or with a salad and crusty bread for weeknight dinners. View Recipe 12 of 15 Butternut Squash Casserole This simple recipe combines sweet butternut squash with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon, and is finished with a buttery, crunchy topping. View Recipe 13 of 15 Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans View Recipe 14 of 15 Air-Fryer Butternut Squash Caitlin Bensel Butternut squash gets tender with slightly crispy edges when it's cooked in the air fryer. The simple seasonings here complement the subtle sweetness from the squash. Serve this quick and easy side dish with just about anything, from roast chicken to pork. View Recipe 15 of 15 Kale-Butternut Squash Gratin This colorful gratin dish livens up any holiday plate. Creamy melted Gruyère is comforting, while a blend of cumin, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper lends a warm, spicy note. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! 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