22 butternut recipes

Creamy vegan butternut squash soup blended with blanched almonds for a dairy-free silky texture, finished with curry powder and topped with pepitas, parsley and cherry tomato halves. No cream, no dairy, all velvet.

Butternut Squash Soup with Celery and Carrots recipe

It's a delicious savory bread pudding that's perfect for fall when it's the time for us to get lots of butternut squash. It's aslo a very tasty side dish or a vegetarian main course at Thanksgiving or Christmas time.

Butternut squash casserole mashed with butter, brown sugar, egg, and evaporated milk, topped with toasted almonds. A sweet, custard-like side dish baked until set.

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.

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.

Tender braised beef cubes oven-simmered with butternut squash, dried cranberries, thyme, and sage. A cozy fall dinner for two that fills the kitchen with warm, earthy aromas.

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.

Move over sweet potato casserole loaded in brown sugar and dripping with butter. This savory paleo alternative will wow family and friends at any holiday meal.

Meetha Kaddoo with butternut squash braised in fenugreek, asafoetida, and coriander, then glazed with jaggery and mango powder. A sweet-spiced Indian vegetarian side.

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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.

Pounded chicken breasts stuffed with sautéed taro, butternut squash, and onion, then steamed until tender. A light, Hawaiian-inspired dinner ready in 40 minutes.

This recipe reminds me a Japanese style soup because of kombu (kelp or seaweed). It's a nice change from my normal chicken broth and cream based squash soup. This one has a much cleaner taste, and really highlights the flavor of each ingredient.