You’ve likely learned how to roast butternut squash by now, and maybe you even know that the best way to peel it is by microwaving it and using a vegetable peeler. But if you’re just eating this fall favourite as a side dish, you’re missing out on a wealth of dinner ideas where butternut squash really shines.
Butternut squash’s creamy texture works wonderfully in pasta dishes, lending a velvety density and additional nutritional benefits (it’s particularly high in vitamins A and C). It’s also a great addition to chilis, curries and stews. We’ve gathered our favourite recipes below ― give them a try and you’ll see this squash in a whole new way.
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Creamy Butternut Squash Alla Vodka Pasta
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Half Baked Harvest
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Chickpea and Butternut Squash Tagine
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Sweet Potato Soul
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Butternut Squash, Mushroom and Poblano Enchiladas
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Completely Delicious
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Butternut Squash Broccoli Mac and Cheese
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Grandbaby Cakes
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Slow Cooker Saucy Thai Butternut Squash Curry with Noodles
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Half Baked Harvest
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Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
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Jessica In The Kitchen
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna
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Half Baked Harvest
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Butternut Squash and Lentil Stew
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Supper With Michelle
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Warm Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Tortellini Salad
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Pinto Beans and Butternut Squash Soup
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AfroVitalityEats
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Creamy Parmesan Orecchiette with Butternut Squash and Broccolini
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Pinch of Yum
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Rajasthani Butternut and Potato Curry
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Feasting At Home
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Roasted Butternut Tikka Masala
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Brown Butter Butternut Squash Pasta
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Damn Delicious
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