201 butternut recipes

Low in fat, butternut squash contains significant amounts of dietary fiber, making it an exceptionally heart-friendly choice. It also contains potassium, important for bone health, and vitamin B6, essential for the proper functioning of both the nervous and immune systems. Importantly, the squash is very rich in beta-carotene (which your body automatically converts to vitamin A), which has been shown to protect against breast cancer and age-related macular degeneration, among other health benefits. If that was not enough, a single cup serving provides nearly 50% of the daily recommended dose of vitamin C.

Oven-roasted butternut squash tossed with butter-browned carrots, parsnips, and tender leeks, finished with a grating of nutmeg. A rustic root vegetable side dish built for cooler months.

Butternut squash dal simmers red lentils and sweet squash with onion, garlic, ginger, and curry until soft and creamy, then a light mash brings it together. A cozy, vegetarian one-pot Indian-style dal that's hearty and wholesome.

Tender braised beef cubes oven-simmered with butternut squash, dried cranberries, thyme, and sage. A cozy fall dinner for two that fills the kitchen with warm, earthy aromas.

A two-layer pie with spiced butternut squash custard on the bottom and a gooey pecan pie filling on top, sweetened with maple syrup and dark brown sugar. A Midwest Thanksgiving stunner.

Roasted butternut squash makes this delicious lasagna!

Flaky yeast pastry twists filled with ground walnuts, coconut, and sugar. The dough chills overnight and bakes into buttery, golden spirals. Makes 60 bite-sized pieces for sharing.

Sausage-stuffed butternut squash baked twice with thyme, tarragon, and egg custard. A savory fall main dish that uses the squash shells as edible bowls.

Butternut squash soup with garlic, fresh ginger, and a bright lime finish. A silky fall soup that balances sweet squash with warm spice and citrus zing.

Glazed butternut balls shape buttery nut shortbread into eggs, then half-dip in glaze or chocolate with coconut or sprinkles on top. Pretty holiday cookies that store for weeks.

Butternut squash pie with a from-scratch shortening crust, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a touch of lemon extract. A sweeter, nuttier alternative to pumpkin pie.

Healthy brown rice pilaf studded with grated butternut squash, fennel, and oregano. Low-fat winter side dish with warming cinnamon and white wine in every bite.

Butternut squash and prawn soup with a homemade shellfish stock, white wine, rosemary, and a touch of Tabasco. Velvety, rich, and served with whole prawns on top.

Tender rolled sugar cookies made with Neufchatel cheese, brown sugar, and butter-nut flavoring. Cut into shapes and decorate with a simple powdered sugar icing. Great for holidays.

Pinto beans simmer with quinoa and butternut squash in this hearty vegetarian stew where Spanish paprika and tomatoes build a robust base that's pure cold-weather comfort in a bowl.

Vegetarian white lasagna layered with grated butternut squash, silky leek bechamel, Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts. Feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.