31 Butternut Squash Recipes for Fall
For years I thought my Romanian grandmother’s squash streudel was made with pumpkin. Because the Romanian word, as I understood it, didn’t distinguish between various squashes and pumpkin. Americans had their pumpkin pie…our family had the (superior) pumpkin streudel.
It wasn’t until a few years ago, while making my favorite lasagna that it suddenly dawned on me that the aforementioned “pumpkin” was actually butternut squash. I knew I recognized that nutty, buttery, sweetness. It seems silly that I didn’t realize this before, but growing up I was rarely involved in the kitchen. Now, as a grown woman and mother, I realize how much of my mother and grandmother’s cooking I took for granted. But then? I had no idea. Delicious food just sort of magically appeared on our table, in our fridge.
Butternut squash only seemed to appear inside of that streudel. So I never noticed it.
Rich in vitamin A, C, and a good source of vitamin B-6 and magnesium, butternut squash is not only nutritious but extremely versatile. But I like it because it’s delicious. Like a potato but better–at least for me. I haven’t yet convinced my kids of this. But there’s time!
Here are 31 butternut squash recipes for some fall inspiration. 29 were created by my dietitian colleagues and 2 are personal favorites.
SOUPS
1 – Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

Recipe by Cara Harbstreet of Street Smart Nutrition
2 – Butternut Squash Gnocchi Soup

Recipe by Diana of Baby Steps Nutrition
3. Crockpot Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Recipe by Lauren at Bite of Health Nutrition
4. Kale and Butternut Squash Noodle Soup

Recipe by Chelsey of C It Nutritionally
5. Butternut Squash Leek Soup

Recipe by Samantha at Nutrition to Fruition
6. Spicy Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

Recipe by Lauren at Nutrition Starring You
7. Autumn’s Best Butternut Squash, Apple, and Pear Soup

Recipe from Liz’s Healthy Table
8. Butternut squash apple soup from Adrienne at One Bite Wellness
9. Caramelized Apple and Butternut Squash Soup

Recipe from Jessica of Smart Nutrition
And a favorite of mine….
10. Thai Lime Vegetable Soup

Recipe from Chatelaine.com
PASTA
11. Butternut Squash Spaghetti Carbonara

Recipe from Julie at The Gourmet RD
12. Butternut Squash Caulfredo

Recipe by Kara at Byte Sized Nutrition
13. Butternut Squash Pasta

Recipe by Alexis at Hummusapien
14. Butternut Squash Noodles Carbonara with Mushrooms and Bacon

Recipe by Kara at The Foodie Dietitian
15. Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Pasta

Recipe by Chrissy at Snacking in Sneakers
And, MY personal favorite lasagna ever. Pouring butter on top always seemed like overkill (or too much work) so I’ve never done it, but it is pure deliciousness anyway.
16. Butternut Squash Lasagna

Recipe by Brian Malarkey
MAIN DISH
17. Coconut Cumin Ginger Roasted Butternut Squash

Recipe by Roxana Begum of The Delicious Crescent
18. Fall Plant Power Bowl

Recipe by Shannon of Lone Star Nutrition
19. Black Bean Butternut Squash Tostadas

Recipe from Marisa Moore Nutrition
20. Beef and Butternut Squash Chili 

Recipe by Holly Grainger
21. Thai Red Curry Butternut Squash Chicken

Recipe by Erica Julson
22. One Pan Fall Vegetables & Chicken Sausage from Jennifer of Healthy Inspiration
23. Slow cooker curried butternut squash chili

Recipe by Alexis at Hummusapien
24. Black Bean Butternut Squash Tacos

Recipe by Tracee from Triad to Wellness
25. Baked Butternut Squash French Toast from Amy Gorin
SIDES
26. Fall Apple Cobb Salad

Recipe by Amanda of The Nutritionist Reviews
27. Butternut Squash and Sage Crostini

Recipe by Kara Lydon
28. Sage Butternut Squash Risotto

Recipe by Erica Julson
29. Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Sauce

Recipe by Amy Gorin
30. Farro Salad with Butternut Squash

Recipe by Erica Julson
31. Whole Wheat Butternut Squash Banana Bread

Recipe by Kara Lydon
There you have it! 31 ways to enjoy butternut squash this season. Looking through this list I can hardly wait to start roasting and making soups! Enjoy.