{"id":62948,"date":"2017-10-30T11:15:42","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T15:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=62948"},"modified":"2021-05-13T10:08:26","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T14:08:26","slug":"butternut-squash-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/butternut-squash-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Flavorful Butternut Squash Recipes to Fill You Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Can you name the orange-hued fall ingredient \u2014 found in both sweet and savory dishes<\/a> \u2014 that offers a heavy dose of sight-saving vitamin A and has just 60 calories per cup? Nope, it\u2019s not a sweet potato<\/a>. In fact, a cup of the spuds have more than double the calories<\/a> and carbs of this superfood. The answer: Butternut squash.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to stock up on the slightly sweet and nutty veggie this season. Then hit the kitchen to prepare these healthy butternut squash recipes made with the autumn ingredient MVP.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>16 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes for Every Meal<\/a><\/p>\n

12 Butternut Squash Recipes to Fill You Up<\/h2>\n

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1. Paleo Butternut Squash Pancakes<\/a><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t have to stick solely to omelets<\/a> for a Paleo morning meal. Pair a couple of poached eggs with a short stack of butternut flapjacks for breakfast and you\u2019ll leave the table well-fueled to take on the day. Top with pure maple syrup or raw honey if you prefer a little more sweetness. Photo and recipe: Renee \/ Raising Generation Nourished<\/em> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 20 Delicious Paleo Recipes for Every Meal of the Day<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Butternut Squash Noodle Hash<\/a><\/h3>\n

Meet the next big thing in vegetable pasta<\/a>: squoodles aka squash noodles. They\u2019re the star in this healthy gluten-free, vegetarian hash. A pinch of crushed red pepper offers the ideal dash of heat, while the runny egg yolk acts as a \u201cdressing\u201d to pull the brunch dish together. Photo and recipe: Tess Forneris \/ Easy GF Recipes<\/em><\/p>\n

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3. <\/span>Maple Coconut Vegan Butternut Squash Bread<\/a><\/h3>\n

A pinch of pumpkin<\/a> spice makes this banana-bread-in-disguise taste like fall. A one to six ratio of bananas to butternut squash guarantees that you\u2019ll still get enough of the nutty vegetable flavor \u2014 and a drizzle of maple coconut guarantees you\u2019ll satisfy your sweet tooth. Photo and recipe: Giselle Rochford \/ Diary of an Ex Sloth<\/em><\/p>\n

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4. Butternut Squash Soup<\/a><\/h3>\n

Light coconut milk gives this soup a rich texture without loads of fat \u2014 just 14 grams per cup compared to 44 grams per cup when you use cream. The recipe calls for a mix of chicken and vegetable broth, but you can easily make this nutritious starter vegan<\/a> by doubling up on the veggie variety. Photo and recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Soup\u2019s Up! 12 Insanely Easy Crock-Pot Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Quinoa with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Roasted Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/h3>\n

Multitasking is key to getting this colorful, seasonal side on the table in about 15 minutes. While the quinoa<\/a> cooks on the stove, roast the shaved sprouts and saut\u00e9 the squash with a bit of brown sugar. Since everything has the same cooking time, after 15, you can turn off the heat, toss it all together and top with some cheese. All that\u2019s left to do is enjoy! Photo and recipe: Kristin Porter \/ Iowa Girl Eats<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Butternut Squash Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese<\/a><\/h3>\n

Marinara had its moment. But it’s a new day! Top your pizza with a garlicky butternut squash sauce<\/a>, plus a handful of toppings that perfectly complement the slightly sweet ingredient. To amp up the nutrition even more, opt for a whole-wheat or cauliflower crust. Of all the butternut squash recipes on this list, this one wins for most creative. Photo and recipe: Lestraundra Alfred \/ The Balanced Berry<\/em><\/p>\n

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7. <\/span>Butternut Squash Fries<\/a><\/h3>\n

The toughest part of this recipe? Slicing the squash into fry-shaped pieces. Beyond that, you just need a spoonful of olive oil, a pinch of salt and about 30 minutes of roasting time to complete this simple, vitamin A-loaded side. Photo and recipe: Ciara Attwell \/ My Fussy Eater<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 8 Delicious Takes on French Fries (Better Than Fast Food!)<\/a><\/p>\n

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8. <\/span>Butternut Squash Chili<\/a><\/h3>\n

This hearty one-pot meal<\/a> is the perfect dinner to whip up when your spice cabinet gets a bit too crowded. Chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, oregano and coriander team up to infuse each bite of butternut squash, black beans and ground turkey with layers of flavor. Photo and recipe: Amy Dong \/ Chew Out Loud<\/em><\/p>\n

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9. <\/span>Paleo Chicken Pad Thai<\/a><\/h3>\n

Squash noodles get the dinner treatment in this takeout-inspired recipe. While the butternut squash is hard to beat, the real star of this dish might just be the sauce. How can you resist a drizzle that\u2019s equal parts sweet (honey), salty (almond butter), and umami (coconut aminos)? Photo and recipe: Amy \/ Wholesomelicious<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. <\/span>Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole<\/a><\/h3>\n

Get this: a cheesy casserole that doesn\u2019t do major diet damage! Each serving of this butternut and bean Mexican meal offers more than 60 percent of your daily fiber requirement so you\u2019ll feel full for hours. Be sure to rinse the beans thoroughly before adding them to the baking dish to keep the sodium level in check. Photo and recipe: Sarah \/ Making Thyme for My Health<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 Healthy Casserole Recipes to Make Once, Eat All Week<\/a><\/p>\n

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11. Butternut Squash and Cranberry Quinoa Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

Stir together this whole grain salad<\/a> before going to bed, then chill overnight so each and every cube of squash (and grain of quinoa) will taste like sweet balsamic dressing. It\u2019s the perfect lunch to make at night and bring to work the next day. Photo and recipe: Katya Kurmayev \/ Little Broken<\/em><\/p>\n

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12. <\/span>Thai Butternut Squash Red Curry<\/a><\/h3>\n

Since squash\u2019s flavor is pretty subtle, it\u2019s the perfect main ingredient for spice-filled recipes like this vegetarian curry. Red curry paste, curry powder and fish sauce are just some of the ingredients that have earned this entree five out of five stars. Photo and recipe: Marzia Aziz \/ Little Spice Jar<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sick of sweet potatoes? Swap them out for these yummy, super flavorful butternut squash recipes. You get everything from savory to nice and sweet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":62965,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,425,27,424,9],"tags":[33,155,59,151,341,388,306],"class_list":["post-62948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakfast","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-lunch","category-recipes","tag-breakfast","tag-dinner","tag-healthy-substitutions","tag-lunch","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition","tag-vegetables"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62948","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/96"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62948"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62948\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}