23 Squash Dishes That Are Perfect for Holidays, Weeknights, and More
Squash is a versatile and delicious ingredient that shines in everything from hearty soups to elegant side dishes. These recipes celebrate the flavors of squash in all its forms—roasted, stuffed, mashed, or baked. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive feasts, these dishes will turn squash into your favorite ingredient.
Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric
This delicious acorn squash soup is a heartwarming treat that will surely become a staple on your menu during winter months. Brimming with the goodness of acorn squash and a medley of other nutritious ingredients, it’s a bowlful of comfort that’s not just delicious but also gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free!
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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Easy and healthy Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash is like fall in a bowl. Acorn squash stuffed to the brim with savory sausage, black beans and onions then topped with cheese is over the top delicious.
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Chicken Taco Spaghetti Squash
Watching your carbs? If so, you’ll love this Chicken Taco Spaghetti Squash with only four ingredients.
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Buttery Roasted Acorn Squash
This simple Buttery Roasted Acorn Squash makes the perfect side dish for any fall or winter dinner. It’s salty and sweet and pairs well with any protein.
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Sheet Pan Baked Cod With Butternut Squash
This Sheet Pan Baked Cod with Butternut Squash is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with butternut squash, red peppers and onions. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that is both healthy and delicious, look no further!
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Butternut Squash Risotto
Risotto is a fantastic comfort food, but has a fussy reputation. This Butternut Squash Risotto is straightforward and so so delicious!
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Butternut Squash Chili
This Butternut Squash Chili is made for all those chilly evenings. Gather the family around the table and warm up with a delicious bowl of this hearty and healthy dinner.
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Cheesy Butternut Squash Spinach Lasagna
Ready to elevate your fall comfort food game? Our super Creamy and Cheesy Butternut Squash Spinach Lasagna is the cozy, plant-based dish you’ve been searching for. With seasonal butternut squash and nutrient-packed spinach, this vegan twist on an Italian classic is perfect for those crisp autumn nights.
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Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup
This is the best roasted butternut squash and red pepper soup recipe. It’s so rich and creamy and perfect for those cold fall and winter days.
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Easy Steamed Garlic Herb Butternut Squash
This quick and easy Steamed Garlic and Herb Butternut Squash recipe is an fast and flavorful side dish to add to your menu. It can be made entirely on the stovetop! Follow these simple steps for perfectly tender chunks of savory squash goodness in only 13 minutes!
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Asian Spaghetti Squash
Our Asian spaghetti squash recipe fuses ethnic flavor with a fall veggie staple for a healthy weeknight meal. If you want a unique, nutrient-dense dish that’s easy to put together, this is sure to be a hit.
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Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken Pasta
Are you looking for a quick dinner idea? This pasta with colourful zucchini and yellow squash is made in minutes with an Instant Pot. Pasta with chicken and veggies never tasted so good!
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Gluten Free Vegan Broccoli Pasta Salad with Roasted Squash & Walnuts
This is my favourite gluten free vegan pasta salad recipe. The crunchy, healthy, colourful veggies are so good, and I love the dressing on this vegetable pasta salad. I wanted to make a roasted squash salad, because I am a squash lover. The other ingredients are tasty too.
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Roasted Butternut or Pumpkin Feta Arugula Rocket Salad
Roasted butternut or pumpkin feta arugula salad is so tasty. Plus, it’s a breeze to put together this pumpkin and feta salad! You can use either butternut squash or pumpkin, since the flavours of each are so similar.
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Butternut Squash Crostini
These Butternut Squash Crostini are the perfect mix of sweet and savory in a cozy appetizer. With roasted butternut squash, shallots, and fresh ricotta or goat cheese, you’ll love this vegetarian recipe.
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Butternut Squash, Bacon, Kale, + Goat Cheese Frittata
This simple recipe for Butternut Squash, Bacon, Kale, + Goat Cheese Frittata is an easy and flavorful egg dish using seasonal fall vegetables.
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, and Lime
Sweet roasted butternut squash is set off by tangy lime juice, caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, crunchy hazelnuts and a slew of fresh herbs. So good!
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Baked Spaghetti Squash Caprese
Baked Spaghetti Squash Caprese is an easy, flavor-packed meatless main dish you’ll love! Delicious oven baked Squash boats are loaded with marinated mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy meatless main dish recipe.
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Savoury Steak and Squash Salad
A healthy option for fall or Thanksgiving this year, this dinner salad is colourful, appetizing and simple to prepare. Steak and squash salad is also bursting with not only flavour but nutrients too, making it a win-win for dinner. It’s the perfect salad when you have leftover steak!
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Roasted Butternut Squash Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Pesto
This roasted butternut squash sandwich with caramelized onion and pesto is a super easy recipe to make when winter squash is abundant. It is excellent for a meatless lunch or dinner.
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Sheet Pan Chicken With Butternut Squash
Sheet Pan Chicken With Butternut Squash is a super easy weeknight meal for fall.
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Roasted Butternut Squash And Carrot Soup
This roasted butternut squash and carrot soup is bursting with fresh produce and tons of flavour for an easy comforting soup you’ll love!
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Butternut Squash Pie
This Butternut Squash Pie recipe beats pumpkin pie or apple pie, any day! Smooth and custard-like, made with oven roasted butternut squash. It will become a family favorite!
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