16 Tasty Squash Recipes

Almonds, lime juice, and honey give this dish a nutty, tangy flavor with just a hint of sweetness.

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Roasting this squash is a simple way to coax out its sweet flavors. While it may look intimidating, it’s surprisingly easy to seed and slice an acorn squash.

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This delicious main-course salad requires just 10 minutes of hands-on preparation.

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Blend roasted pumpkin and sautéed leeks with chicken broth to create this comforting, luxurious soup.

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Don’t toss out the seeds—try this pumpkin seed recipe for a sweet and salty snack.

Soft, sweet butternut squash mingles with chopped fresh sage while melted Gruyère cheese infuses every bite with nutty, gooey goodness.

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Drizzle a tangy dressing of reduced apple cider, vinegar, mustard, and parsley over the tender squash before serving.

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This hearty winter soup is filled with nutritious ingredients, including butternut squash, spinach, and cannellini beans.

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The extra-sharp Cheddar cheese balances out the sweetness of the butternut squash, while the red onion adds a bit of zing.

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Use wonton wrappers to form these easy pasta pockets filled with a mixture of roasted squash and nutmeg or wilted spinach and ricotta.

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Mango or cranberry chutney will best complement the squash in this meatless recipe, but any fruit chutney will work.

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The salty, smoky bacon balances out sweet butternut squash—a perfect taste of autumn.

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Grated butternut squash stirred into the risotto ensures every bite is full of flavor.

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Juicy tomatoes, tender squash, and mellow garlic make a wonderful combination for the simply seasoned chicken.

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Exceedingly mild, spaghetti squash benefits from the addition of fresh herbs like mint—a classic partner for lamb.

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The grated fontina melts as it’s tossed with the warm pasta and roasted vegetables, creating a light, cheesy sauce.

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It’s not necessary to peel the acorn squash before roasting—the edible thin skin will soften as it cooks.

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