63 squash low fat recipes

Store-bought non-fat salad dressing makes this salad as simple as can be. Crunchy vegetables make it tasty and low in fat.

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What a great way to cook with seasonal veggies. I used both green zucchini and yellow summer squash that grew in my garden as well as tomato, and it was yummy and refreshing.

Beet soup served in roasted acorn squash, it is a delicious way to serve both of these two root vegetables together!

Roasted winter squash with garlic and parsley tosses caramelized cubes of butternut or kabocha with warmed garlic and fresh Italian parsley. A clean, healthy side that lets the squash do the talking.

Hearty low-fat vegetable soup with potatoes, zucchini, squash, carrots, pureed tomatoes, and kidney beans. Oil-free and loaded with garden veggies, this make-ahead soup tastes even better the next day.

A thick, rustic Italian-style soup loaded with penne, cannellini beans, fennel, zucchini, and summer squash simmered in vegetable broth spiked with dry vermouth. Low-fat, naturally vegetarian, and feeds 8 from one big pot in about an hour.

Summer vegetable spaghetti tossed with zucchini, yellow squash and green beans in a light tomato sauce with a pinch of chili powder. Low in fat, no oil needed, and just as good served cold as a pasta salad.

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

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.

Whole wheat penne tossed with braised butternut squash, kale, crispy smoked tofu, and Parmesan. A hearty, low-fat winter pasta that's on the table in under 45 minutes.

This recipe reminds me a Japanese style soup because of kombu (kelp or seaweed). It's a nice change from my normal chicken broth and cream based squash soup. This one has a much cleaner taste, and really highlights the flavor of each ingredient.

Leave meat out of the equation for dinner for this scrumptious dish that's perfect for the Autumn season.

Grilled summer vegetable soup pureed from charred tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, peppers, and red onion. Vegan, gluten-free, served hot or cold.

One-pot rice and black beans with garlic, carrots, thyme, and allspice simmered in stock. Low-fat, filling, and topped with cool yogurt and fresh parsley.

Low fat version lasagna, it is full of flavor, enjoying this delicious dish without guit!