From butternut to pumpkin to acorn, I’ve got you covered. Winter squash is the PERFECT side dish during the cold winter months. Here’s 40+ delicious winter squash recipes to keep you inspired.
Raise your hand if you love winter squash.
Butternut, pumpkin, acorn, delicata, spaghetti, and kabocha. I adore them all. I love their different colors and stripes, from pale yellow to green to the brightest of oranges. They are all staples in my kitchen this time of year. They are cozy, comforting, and totally nutrient-dense.
Wondering how to cook some of these winter squash beauties that are showing up all over the local Farmer’s Markets and grocery stores? While you can simply peel, chop, and toss in a bit of ghee and salt and pepper before roasting, there are so many other creative ways to get more of this winter superfood into your diet.
From frittatas to soups to cozy curries, it’s all here. You could spend weeks cooking up all of this winter squash goodness. I even added a few desserts at the end just for fun. Hope you find something you love.
xo,
Katja
40+ Delicious Winter Squash Recipes
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
How to Make Butternut Squash Noodles from Savory Lotus
Roasted and Caramelized Butternut Squash Recipe from Tessa the Domestic Diva
Easy Moroccan Beef Stew with Lemons and Butternut Squash from And Here We Are
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Chicken Curry (Paleo, Whole30) from The Natural Nurturer
Sausage and Butternut Squash Frittata from Cook Eat Paleo
Paleo Herb Roasted Grassfed Meatballs and Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash Noodles from Raising Generation Nourished
Easy Butternut Squash Soup (Whole30, Paleo, AIP) from Pure and Simple Nourishment
Roasted Red Pepper and Squash Soup (Paleo, GAPS) from Pure and Simple Nourishment
Crockpot Chicken Chili with Squash and Kale from Tasty Yummies
Grain-Free Savory Butternut Squash and Kale Crumble from Tasty Yummies
Instant Pot Tucsan Kale, Squash, and Chicken Stew (Paleo, Whole30) from Prepare & Nourish
Spicy Ground Beef and Butternut Squash from My Heart Beets
PUMPKIN
Instant Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Paleo, Whole30) from Prepare & Nourish
Paleo Pumpkin Curry from Fed & Fit
Creamy Paleo Pumpkin Soup from Tessa the Domestic Diva
Instant Pot Pumpkin Chicken Curry (Paleo, Whole30, Keto) from I Heart Umami
ACORN SQUASH
Roasted Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato Soup from Raising Generation Nourished
Mashed Acorn Squash and Parsnips (both oven roasted and instant pot recipes) from Raising Generation Nourished
Garam Masala Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges from Tasty Yummies
Baked Squash with Buttered and Spiced Fall Fruit from Delicious Obsessions
DELICATA SQUASH
How to Cook Delicata Squash (with 4 Flavor Combinations) from Savory Lotus
Harvest Kale Salad (Paleo, Whole30) from Prepare & Nourish
Delicata, Pear & Pomegranata Salad from Zenbelly
Roasted Delicata Squash with Tomatoes (Whole30) from The Real Food Dieticians
Stuffed Delicata Squash from Steph Gaudreau
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Bacon Chicken Ranch Casserole (Whole30, AIP) from Grass Fed Salsa
Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Bites (Paleo, Whole30) from The Natural Nurturer
Bacon and Kale Spaghetti Squash Fritters from Savory Lotus
Creamy Whole30 Bacon Garlic Spaghetti Squash from Paleo Gluten Free Eats
KABOCHA SQUASH
Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup from Delicious Obsessions
Thyme & Garlic Roasted Kabocha Squash from Eat Drink Paleo
Turmeric Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup (Paleo, Whole30) from I Heart Umami
DESSERT
Paleo Butternut Squash Pancakes from Raising Generation Nourished
Paleo Delicata Squash Coconut Flour Brownies from Fearless Dining
Paleo Easy Pumpkin Cake from Savory Lotus
Easy Peasy Veggie-Filled Applesauce from The Natural Nurturer
Nut-Free Paleo Chocolate Butternut Squash Muffins from The Natural Nurturer
Mini Pumpkin Muffins from Savory Lotus
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Tessa Simpson says
I love all these savory ideas!! It’s mostly sweet out there, but there are so many delicious ways to enjoy squash in meals too!!
Katja Heino says
Thank you, Tessa! 🙂