58 acorn squash recipes

A stunning composed salad of fresh corn, peppers, squash, zucchini, and Japanese eggplant on peppery arugula, dressed in walnut oil and rice vinegar.

Hearty vegetable soup with 7-grain cereal, tomatoes, green beans, corn, mushrooms, and winter squash simmered until tender: finished with canola oil and fresh parsley for bright flavor.

Polenta pie sets a rosemary corn polenta crust in a springform pan, then layers grilled squash, eggplant, and roasted peppers inside. A vegetarian Italian showpiece, served chilled.

Glazed root vegetables with turnip, rutabaga, sweet potato, and winter squash baked in a brown sugar, ginger, and apple cider vinegar glaze, finished with toasted walnuts. Holiday side-dish gold.

Store-bought non-fat salad dressing makes this salad as simple as can be. Crunchy vegetables make it tasty and low in fat.

A garlic-loaded vegetarian brown rice pilaf steamed with broccoli, squash, green beans, and corn, then tossed with red bell pepper, toasted sesame seeds, and soy sauce. One skillet, one hour.

Mexican vegetable stew simmers red and sweet potatoes, peppers, zucchini, black beans, and corn in a cumin-spiked broth, finished with lime and cilantro for a brothy, plant-packed one-pot meal.

Marinated tortellini skewers with mushrooms and bell pepper diamonds, threaded and displayed on an acorn squash for a dramatic party platter.

If you're not in the mood for meat, try this scrumptious dish made with black eyed peas, squash, chili peppers and corn.

A simple mashed butternut squash and carrot side, brightened with butter and a whisper of ginger. A naturally sweet, gluten-free vegetable mash for the holiday or weeknight table.

Savory pumpkin stew with potatoes, peas, corn, and a mustard-cinnamon-apple cider broth. A vegetarian autumn one-pot that turns sweet pumpkin into something genuinely savory.

Oxtail consomme is a crystal-clear fine-dining broth made from slow-simmered oxtails, aromatics, and an egg-white raft clarification. The classic French technique gives a rich beef flavor in a see-through bowl.

We used leftover grilled vegetable salad to make these quick tacos, and they were very yummy!

Crispy baked vegan burgers made from mashed zucchini, tahini, sesame seeds, sunflower seed meal, and cornmeal with sautéed garlic, onions, and carrots. Plant-powered patties with serious crunch and savory depth.

Moroccan chickpeas with raisins, butternut squash, and warm spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. A one-pot North African stew served over rice in just 30 minutes.

Hearty low-fat vegetable soup with potatoes, zucchini, squash, carrots, pureed tomatoes, and kidney beans. Oil-free and loaded with garden veggies, this make-ahead soup tastes even better the next day.