One of my favourite fall vegetables is, without a doubt, the butternut squash. Growing up, I rarely ate squash and really didn’t know how good it was. Once I started blogging, I was inspired by all kinds of recipes and gave it another shot. Now, I can’t imagine going more than a week or so at a time without it during the fall and winter. I am hooked for life!
Today, I’m sharing 5 of my all-time favourite ways to enjoy butternut squash. Be sure to share yours in the comments!
1. Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burritos
These are still the best burritos I have ever made. They have a kick of heat to them (that you can control yourself) and a light sweetness thanks to the butternut squash. The filling is so good I found myself eating it on its own. Use it to sprinkle on salads or as a dip for crackers in addition to making burritos. You could also try using sweet potato or pumpkin as a way to change up the butternut filling. Either way, you have to make this recipe!
2. Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheeze
This is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. I had no idea it was going to be such a hit when I made it, but many of us sure did fall in love with it. Feel free to experiment with different spices and seasonings.
3. Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew
This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It comes together in about 25 minutes once you have your roasted butternut. It’s comfort food in a bowl, so make it on a chilly, rainy fall day when you need a warm hug.
4. Emily’s Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili in Pumpkin Bowls
A recipe I adapted from the wonderful Emily – this is hands down the most unique way I’ve ever had chili. The recipe is a lot of work, but it’s SO worth it. I cannot wait to make it again this season. Don’t want to make the chili? You could really serve all kinds of soup in pumpkin bowls, so feel free to get creative.
How cute is this!
5. Garlicky Baked Butternut Squash
This was my quote back in 2009 when I posted the recipe, “Let me just preface this ever so modestly by saying that this is the best way you will ever, ever, ever eat butternut squash. I’m not even joking!” Now that is a glowing review, if I’ve ever heard one! Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This is fantastic as a side to a main course meal.
BONUS RECIPE!
6. You have to try my Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale and Almond Pecan Parmesan – it’s a new top recipe on the blog!
What are your favourite ways to enjoy butternut squash?
Oh my gosh I’m so excited about these recipes. I LOVE that you post these “favourites”. They always seem to coincide with what I’m craving lately =) Right it’s pumpkin and butternut squash. Thanks!!!
I’ve been craving pumpkins for weeks before they started selling them! ;)
I’ve been in the fall mood lately and just made your lentil and squash stew this weekend! It turned out fantastically and was reminiscent of the Lebanese lentil soup my family makes, so comforting.Can’t wait to try your other butternut squash recipes.
Yummy… I personally reuqest something sweet like compote.
I have a yard just full of butternut squash right now (and sugar pumpkins) so I am loving these posts on both! Those recipes look delish so I’ll have to keep those in mind to make soon :) My absolute favorite way to eat butternut squash is this smoothie: http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2010/9/23/ilovebread.html << I could have that smoothie every single day in the fall and not get tired of it! Even in the cold! :)
All of these recipes sound so delicious! I actually don’t have a favorite or go to butternut squash recipe or meal.
I tried butternut squash a few weeks ago (before I’ve been a hokkaido girl through and through) and I have to admit: I am totally hooked! It is so delicious and filling and amazing.
Nice that you made this post – till now I always baked it in the oven, but I will definitely try the mac’n’cheese and the stew.
I love butternut squash, it is my favorite! I have one on the counter right now!!!! I think I’ll have it for dinner tonight!!! All of your recipes look amazing!!
By far, my favorite way to eat butternut squash is as fries!!! So good.
I love butternut squash soup… soo good :) I’m going to try your mac and cheese, that looks great!
Hi Angela,
You might really like this pasta recipe! Check it out: http://kentjulia.com/tag/butternut-squash/
In the past I’ve really enjoyed butternut squash soup, but I like it so well that just roasting cubes of it in coconut oil and salt satisifies me! I think I actually prefer it over pumpkin….(dare I say that in blog world?)….
I’m going to try the mac ‘n cheese (but with pumpkin as that’s all I have right now). Those pumpkin bowls are beyond adorable! :)
I Loveee squash soup!!! I also love squash baked in the oven and risotto with squash! mm!
Heeeeey… I’ve made that mac n’ “cheese” recipe before! ;) It’s a winner. I usually just like to eat the squash plain though. It’s so flavorful when roasted.
Hi Angela! I LOVE these recipes! I’ll have to make the garlic roasted butternut squash ASAP! I love acorn squash the most and I’m sure it would work great in this recipe. Butternut squash is so tasty too though! I love it roasted with a little coconut oil, cinnamon and nutmeg with just a sprinkle of black pepper or even garam masala if I have it on hand. YUM:)
Thanks for sharing!!:)
Made the burritos and stew…..both were amazing!
I had never even tried butternut squash until I made the butternut squash mac n’ cheeze. Omgosh I have never gone back. I love that recipe so much and it is always such a hit! Now, I have to try the burritos :)
How convenient… I made butternut squash mac and cheese earlier this week.. and I baught double the butternut squash that I needed and today I thought… “hmm what could I make with this squash?”
I love baking butternut pumpkin!
And I just got a really big one! Yummy!
Ohsheglows should be renamed ‘ohmygod’. Thank you for such delicious, healthy, wholesome recipes!