24 squash low fat recipes

Smoky black bean chili with bell peppers, summer squash, and jalapeño spooned over split baked sweet potatoes. Vegan-friendly, make-ahead friendly, and loaded with fiber.

Layered confetti macaroni casserole with whole wheat pasta, cottage cheese, zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, and tomatoes. No-boil casserole, healthy weeknight dinner.

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.

Layered rice casserole with onion, cheese, sliced tomatoes or summer squash, and sour cream baked until bubbly. Simple, low-fat, vegetarian, and flexible.

Simple butternut squash and apple casserole baked with cinnamon, brown sugar, and apple juice until fork-tender. Just 6 ingredients and naturally low-fat.

Italian bulgur soup with summer squash, lima beans, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and Parmesan. A hearty, low-fat vegetable soup with whole grain texture, ready in 45 minutes.

Mashed winter squash roasted until tender, then beaten fluffy with margarine and dusted with cinnamon. A simple, low-fat diabetic-friendly side dish for fall and winter dinners.

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.