112 butternut recipes

Sauteed butternut squash glazed with miso and orange juice, tossed with crisp-tender carrots and onions. A vibrant, plant-based side dish that comes together in 30 minutes flat.

Vegetarian lasagne layered with butternut squash, fresh and porcini mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes in a cream cheese bechamel. Earthy, rich, meatless fall cooking.

Tomato butternut soup with pureed squash and chunky diced tomatoes, simmered in soy milk with fresh ginger. A creamy, vegan-friendly soup with half-smooth, half-chunky texture.

Homemade butternut squash pasta dough made with roasted squash, hazelnut butter, and warm spices. No eggs needed. Shape it into any pasta you like and cook fresh.

Simple butternut squash and apple casserole baked with cinnamon, brown sugar, and apple juice until fork-tender. Just 6 ingredients and naturally low-fat.

Fat-free marinated butternut squash with balsamic vinegar and fresh mint. Briefly sauteed to stay firm, then chilled for a bright, tangy vegetarian side dish.

Low in fat, butternut squash contains significant amounts of dietary fiber, making it an exceptionally heart-friendly choice. It also contains potassium, important for bone health, and vitamin B6, essential for the proper functioning of both the nervous and immune systems. Importantly, the squash is very rich in beta-carotene (which your body automatically converts to vitamin A), which has been shown to protect against breast cancer and age-related macular degeneration, among other health benefits. If that was not enough, a single cup serving provides nearly 50% of the daily recommended dose of vitamin C.

Butternut squash with carrots and onions glazed in a white miso and orange juice sauce. A vegan side dish with deep umami sweetness, no butter or oil required.

Flaky yeast pastry twists filled with ground walnuts, coconut, and sugar. The dough chills overnight and bakes into buttery, golden spirals. Makes 60 bite-sized pieces for sharing.

You can make this recipe in 10 minutes, and it contains a lot of vitamin A, very healthy and tasty.

Gnocchi with chickpeas, butternut squash, and greens pan-sears pillowy gnocchi, then tosses them into a skillet of sage-scented squash, currants, garlic, and wilted spinach. A hearty vegetarian one-pan meal.

Thick, warming butternut squash chili with kidney beans, plum tomatoes, red wine, and a hint of orange zest. Seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and allspice. A cozy vegetarian chili for fall and winter.

Butternut squash soup with garlic, fresh ginger, and a bright lime finish. A silky fall soup that balances sweet squash with warm spice and citrus zing.

Roasted butternut squash makes this delicious lasagna!

Elegant shortbread-style cookies with ground toasted pecans and a splash of dry sherry. Pressed with decorative designs and ripened overnight for the best texture. Makes 90 cookies.

Oven-roasted butternut squash tossed with butter-browned carrots, parsnips, and tender leeks, finished with a grating of nutmeg. A rustic root vegetable side dish built for cooler months.