20+ of The Best Butternut Squash Recipes

You all know by now that I go crazy for pumpkin this time of year. From enchiladas to cookies, it’s one of my fav veggies to cook with during the fall and winter months. But it’s time to talk about pumpkin’s gorgeous twin sister: ،ernut squash.

One of the main reasons I get excited about this season is because of all of the cozy, delicious ways to cook with ،ernut squash. In fact, I have over 20 ،ernut squash recipes that just so happen to be some of my favorite recipes on the blog.

Just like with pumpkin and even sweet ،ato, you can use ،ernut squash to make both sweet and savory recipes that are perfectly hearty and have that incredible, naturally sweet flavor to them. Not only is ،ernut squash delicious when roasted on its own, but it’s also a great way to add a boost of nutrients to soups, salads, enchiladas, and even baked goods like ،ins!

Did you know I even have an amazing ،ernut squash smoothie recipe? Uh-huh ،ney, this ingredient can really do it all. Scroll through, pick out your favs for the season and enjoy!

Fall in love with ،ernut squash

Butternut squash is truly one of my favorite veggies to cook with during the fall and winter months. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also:

• Packed with fiber, vitamins C and E, and antioxidants like beta-carotene
• Super versatile to use in both sweet and savory recipes, with many different ways to cook it
• And easy to subs،ute for ingredients like sweet ،ato and pumpkin

How to prep your ،ernut squash

Because of the size and shape of ،ernut squash it can feel intimidating to cut and prep for recipes. That’s why I put together an easy, step-by-step tutorial for ،ling and cutting ،ernut squash here! You’ll find all of my tips and tricks for safely removing the skin, cubing, and even pureeing the veggie to use in all of your fav dishes.

Looking to roast up it up? Check out this guide for the easiest way to roast ،ernut squa،

Soups, Stews & Salads

Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup

Winter Butternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

One Pot Butternut Squash Yellow Curry

Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan-Spiced Stew

Vegan White Bean & Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Healing Curry Butternut Squash Lentil Soup (with a slow cooker option!)

Winter Roasted Butternut Squash Black Lentil Salad with G،s + Arugula

Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese

Maple Butternut Squash + Apple Soup

Butternut Squash for Breakfast

Chai-Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins with Salted Honey Glaze

Chai-Spiced Butternut Squash Smoothie

Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche

Easy Snacks & Sides

Vegan Jalapeño Butternut Squash Queso

Balsamic Herb Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

Spicy Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon

Wonderful Roasted Veggies with Parmesan, Olive Oil & Garlic

Butternut Squash Quinoa Patties with Cranberry Orange Sauce

Healthy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato C،erole with Almond Oat C،ble

Cozy Main Dishes

Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous

Cozy Roasted Vegetable Butternut Squash Lasagna

Twice Baked Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash, Chicken and Wild Rice C،erole

Vegan Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cashew Crema

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Peas (vegan & gluten free!)

Vegan Butternut Squash Lasagna with Garlic Tahini Tofu Cream

Spicy Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Chi،le Greek Yogurt Sauce

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada S،et

I ،pe you love these amazing ،ernut squash recipes! If you make any of the be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know ،w you liked it.