20 Easy Butternut Squash Recipes

Butternut squash is my favourite vegetable to cook with in the fall. Hands down. It's just so warm and comforting and makes any dish feel cozy. Plus, there is literally nothing that you cannot make with this veggie. From soups and salads, to side dishes and mains, to tarts and dessert, this vegetable has got you covered. Today, I am sharing my 20 most popular and favourite butternut squash recipes.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

This roasted butternut squash soup is the most popular soup on Pinterest, and for good reason. It is a bowl of comfort that just sums up the taste of the holidays in one spoon. Serve some homemade ciabatta rolls on the side.

Watch the 1-minute recipe video below and see how easy it is to make roasted butternut squash soup.

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Wild Rice

Healthy, hearty and wholesome butternut squash with wild rice and mushrooms is an easy cozy vegetarian dinner or side dish for fall. It pairs so nicely with a juicy roasted turkey breast and nutty green beans.

One Pan Roasted Harvest Vegetables

One pan roasted harvest vegetables with butternut squash, brussels sprouts and baby potatoes is the best fall side dish. So easy to prep in just minutes. Add this classic side to your Thanksgiving dinner menu.

Butternut Squash Carbonara Pasta

If you like traditional carbonara, you are going to love creamy butternut squash carbonara pasta with Parmesan, bacon and sage. The best fall comfort food. Don't forget some crusty no knead bread to soak up all that delicious pasta sauce.

Butternut Squash Quesadillas with Kale and Chicken

Quick and easy butternut squash quesadillas with chicken and kale is the best fall weeknight meal. It's flavourful, so cheesy, and has the perfect crunch. Plus, the combination of butternut squash and kale together is just meant to be.

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted butternut squash is the easiest vegan side dish you need this fall. It has a ton of flavour with just a few simple pantry staples. I like to serve this alongside a whole roast chicken and mashed potatoes.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup

Creamy roasted butternut squash and cauliflower soup has all the fall feels and is vegan and gluten-free. Plus, it's super easy to make in a sheet pan. Serve it with some green onion dinner rolls or pumpkin dinner rolls on the side.

Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash

Quick and easy, fall harvest salad with roasted butternut squash and pomegranate with homemade apple cider vinaigrette is the perfect salad to add to your fall holiday menu.

Creamy Pumpkin Hummus

Make creamy pumpkin hummus in under 5 minutes with a few pantry staples including canned pumpkin. It's the best healthy and delicious fall snack or appy. Plus, easily switch the pumpkin for butternut squash puree. Serve with homemade pita bread or crackers.

Pumpkin Chickpea Coconut Curry

Warm yourself up this fall with a big bowl of comforting pumpkin chickpea coconut curry with cashews. Easily substitute the pumpkin in this vegan and gluten-free recipe for butternut squash. Serve it with a side of easy coconut rice.

Butternut Squash "Pumpkin" Bread

Move over pumpkin, there is a new loaf in town. Butternut squash "pumpkin" bread  is moist and flavourful, and brings the pumpkin spice season to your home. Make it extra festive and serve with a side of non-alcoholic eggnog.

30-Minute Butternut Squash Soup

Another variation on butternut squash soup, this quick and easy 30-minute butternut squash soup is simple yet packed with flavour, is naturally vegan and gluten-free, and can be made ahead of time. Serve it with some toasted sourdough bread.

Butternut Squash Galette (Free-Form Tart)

This butternut squash galette (free-form tart) is the perfect meal any time of day. Serve it with some scrambled eggs for breakfast or alongside a big winter kale salad with apple cider vinaigrette for lunch or dinner.

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Toasted Croutons

Here is another delicious soup --  butternut squash and apple soup with toasted croutons. It’s got sweetness from apple and carrots, a kick from onions and curry powder, and it’s just all around comfort food... without the guilt.

Warm Lentil Salad with Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushrooms

This warm lentil salad with butternut squash and shiitake mushrooms is the most comforting vegetarian main. Completely satisfying on its own or served with roasted spatchcock chicken or salmon.

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash

Take the stress out of entertaining with this easy, one-pan maple roasted brussels sprouts and butternut squash side dish, filled with flavour in every bite. Serve it with skillet chicken thighs for a complete meal.

Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup

Coconut curry pumpkin soup is a bowl of comfort with a kick. This soup comes together in less than 30 minutes using a handful of ingredients! AND easily substitute the pumpkin in the recipe for butternut squash, you won't even know the difference.

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20 Easy Butternut Squash Recipes

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• Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Browse the top 20 most popular butternut squash recipes from soups, salads, side dishes, mains, and dessert, there are so many ways to cook with squash.

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Ingredients

• butternut squash

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Instructions

1. Make ahead. Many of these recipes are super easy to make ahead ahead and stores easily in the fridge or freezer. Plan ahead and prep the ingredients in advance, if possible. This will be a life-saver if you are entertaining a crowd. So whether that means chopping up vegetables or mixing ingredients together, it's makes things go a lot more smoothly and quicker when you are cooking. You can store all your prepared ingredients in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

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• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Calories: 100

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