70 pepper squash recipes

Boiled spaghetti squash for a low-carb pasta substitute. Cut, simmer 30 minutes, scrape out the noodle-like strands. Diabetic-friendly side or pasta swap.

Chilled summer squash soup with fresh herbs: a silky cold soup of zucchini, crookneck, and pattypan squash pureed with basil, parsley, and buttermilk. A summer lunch or starter for six.

Buttercup squash is one of the sweetest varieties of winter squash, and its seeds make a great snack, just like pumpkin seeds.

Chou-chou koot is a South Indian-style squash dish, tender chayote or winter squash cooked with turmeric, then finished with fresh coconut, green chili, and a fragrant tempered seasoning. A simple vegan side.

Ogwissimanabo is a traditional Tuscarora yellow squash soup with shallots, cucumber, and a touch of maple syrup. A simple Native American summer soup ready in 30 minutes.

Pork chop and acorn squash foil packet dinner with butter, brown sugar, and honey. Sealed up tight and baked into a single-serving meal. Six ingredients, no dishes to wash.

Spaghetti squash stir-fry with mushrooms, zucchini, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sherry. A veggie-packed, low-fat stir-fry that turns squash strands into noodle-like gold.

One-skillet pork loin chops braised with acorn squash, onions, sage, and garlic in chicken broth. A savory fall dinner with tender meat and silky squash.

Steamed zucchini and yellow squash rounds with garlic, oregano, and extra-virgin olive oil. A fast, diabetic-friendly side dish with only 29 calories per serving.

Winter squash baked with Spanish brown rice, fresh tomatoes, and red bell pepper in one dish. A simple vegetable casserole with just four ingredients.

Homemade butternut squash pasta dough made with roasted squash, hazelnut butter, and warm spices. No eggs needed. Shape it into any pasta you like and cook fresh.

Quick, easy and delicious way to cook your winter squash as a side dish.

Fat-free marinated butternut squash with balsamic vinegar and fresh mint. Briefly sauteed to stay firm, then chilled for a bright, tangy vegetarian side dish.

A sweet-and-tangy canned squash relish with green tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, mustard seeds, and celery seeds in a vinegar-sugar brine. A farmhouse preserve that turns garden surplus into jars of condiment gold.

Roasted winter squash and chicken thighs braise with prunes, garlic, cinnamon, and fresh orange into a North African-leaning one-pan dinner. Sweet, savory, and built for cold weather.

Vegan garbanzo squash stew with chickpeas, winter squash, tomatoes, and fresh spinach simmered in spicy tomato broth. A high-fiber plant-based one-pot stew that comes together in under an hour.