14 Squash Dishes So Good, You’ll Forget You’re Eating Vegetables
Squash is often underestimated, but these 14 dishes will completely change the way you think about this versatile veggie. From savory to sweet, these recipes bring out the natural sweetness and rich flavors of squash in unexpected and delicious ways. Whether you’re looking for a comforting side dish or a vibrant main course, these squash dishes will have you craving more and make you forget you’re even eating vegetables! Get ready to fall in love with squash all over again.
Butternut Squash Lasagna Soup
Butternut Squash Lasagna Soup – Learn how to easily peel and cut a butternut squash and make the perfect squash soup that is thick, hearty and cheesy!
Cranberry Pecan Roasted Vegetables
Cranberry Pecan Roasted Vegetables – Roasted butternut squash, brussel sprouts, and red onion make for an easy and gorgeous holiday side dish recipe! These oven roasted fall vegetables are amazingly flavorful with a simple maple cinnamon butter plus dried cranberries and pecans!
Butternut Squash Cake
This butternut squash cake recipe combines healthy squash with vanilla and warm spices that will fill your kitchen with an aroma that’s almost as satisfying as the flavor of the cake itself.
Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl with Hummus
This healthy, savory breakfast bowl is a great make ahead recipe perfect for busy weekday mornings. Made with quinoa, kale and roasted butternut squash all topped off with a boiled egg.
Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, made with pasta dough from scratch and roasted garlic and butternut, tastes like heaven.
Easy Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef (Low-Carb)
This easy zucchini casserole with ground beef is full of nutritious veggies and packed with incredible flavor — the perfect low-carb casserole! A quick one-skillet meal that kids love! Giddy-up!
Thai Spaghetti Squash Bowl
A hearty protein and veggie packed meal, this Thai Spaghetti Squash Bowl is going to become a new favorite. Similar to stir fry with chicken and sautéed veggies, but with hearty spaghetti squash as the base and a spicy balsamic glaze, the flavors come together in the tastiest way.
Butternut Squash Herb Rice Pilaf
Butternut Squash Herb Rice Pilaf is a delectable and nutritious dish that features seasonal butternut squash sautéed with aromatic herbs and spices making a delicious fall dish. Its vibrant orange hue and subtly sweet, nutty flavor make it a delightful addition to both vegetarian and meat-based meals.
PEAR AND CURRY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
This simple butternut squash soup gets an incredible burst of flavor from fresh pears and a bit of curry powder. Pears, squash, and curry might sound like an unusual combination – but trust us when we tell you these flavors blend together beautifully for an elegant (but easy!) curry squash soup that’s perfect for fall.
Vegetable Medley Recipe
This veggie-packed side dish is filled with corn, onions, butternut squash, and beans/peas. You can eat it as a side or even as breakfast!
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut Squash Risotto is a fall favorite around here. With slightly sweet and savory flavors and gorgeous orange color, this meatless entree or side dish is a perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors on a nice Autumn night.
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
This easy Butternut Squash Soup recipe is made by roasting whole butternut squash with onions, garlic, and a fresh rosemary sprig! Blended with flavorful stock and enhanced with creamy goodness, it’s the perfect soup for cozying up this winter!
Southern Squash Casserole Recipe
Easy cheesy Southern Squash Casserole is an irresistible side dish, made with summer or yellow squash in a cast-iron skillet. It features a crispy Ritz cracker topping and is the ultimate family-friendly side for any occasion.
Butternut Squash Salad
This butternut squash salad is bursting with flavor! Roasted squash combines with crisp apples, chewy cranberries, and crunchy pecans for a delightful textural contrast. A citrusy orange vinaigrette adds a bright and refreshing finish. Perfect as a fall or winter side dish!
