When fall arrives, it’s natural to turn toward those foods that we associate with the season, and what is more fall than perhaps squash? (Ok, maybe apples. Have you gone apple picking yet?) But squashes, such as delicata, kabocha, butternut, spaghetti and, of course, good old pumpkin, are abundant. They store well and are ready to cook when you’re ready for them. Squashes of course are also great sweet or savory.
And one other fun fact about squash: did you know can eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Check out these squash recipes and let us know what you think!
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
Veggie lasagnas are so delicious and a welcome twist from the standard cheese-and-meet lasagna. Try this one; it freezes well.
Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Chickpeas
This recipe is a fan favorite around here, and it’s all those nutty layers of flavor. That crunch of the roasted chickpeas on top is key; don’t skip it!
Cheesy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Greens and Pesto
The spaghetti squash is a thing of wonder. Its interior turns to “spaghetti” and becomes easily pulled off with a fork after cooking. We love this squash recipe; it’s a surprise hit.
Au Gratin Potatoes with Butternut Squash
Oh, cheesy goodness with potatoes and butternut squash? Be still our beating hearts. Make this one for the holidays. It’ll go over well, we promise.
Stuffed Delicata Squash Breakfast Meal Prep
Have you ever stuffed a squash with scrambled eggs and bacon? If not, today is your lucky day. This recipe serves two and hits the note of hearty, sweet, and savory all at once.
Creamy Butternut Squash Curry Over Rice
This Indian-inspired dish includes curry paste (or powder, depending on what you have) for its yellow-orange hue, but the squash helps, too. It’s one of those squash recipes that works well over rice or quinoa and feel free to add a protein if you like.
Pumpkin Pasta with Ground Turkey, Kale, and Mushrooms
In this squash recipe, canned pumpkin puree gives the sauce some body a bit of earthy sweetness; a dash of tomato sauce helps round it out and mushrooms bring the umami. And the sage, of course, the sage is everything with pumpkin. Taste for yourself.
One Skillet Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs
Speaking of pasta…. this spaghetti squash with meatballs is a great way to use up a squash and an unconventional twist on a classic recipe: spaghetti with meatballs. Love that it cooks in one skillet!
Kabocha Squash Waffle Meal Prep
Yes, you read that correctly! If you can have pumpkin waffles, why can’t you have kabocha squash waffles? You can! This one is made with coconut flour so it’s gluten-free, and it happens to also be low in sugar. Check it out!
Quinoa, Kale, and Butternut Squash Salad
Lunch never tasted so much like fall! This one is one we make on repeat through the fall and sometimes we even swap out the squash for sweet potatoes. It still works.
Easy Pumpkin Muffins
Every squash recipe round-up needs pumpkin muffins. They’re such a fall classic baking treat. These are easy and have just the right amount of spicy-sweet thing going on. Oats make them a little heartier than they might otherwise be. It’s also a snap to make this gluten free by swapping out the flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking blend.
How do you love squash? Let us know in the comments. And please share your results if you make any of these fall favorites! Happy prepping!
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