No matter the season, there is a variety of squash that’s in its prime and just waiting to make its way to your dinner table or even show up for breakfast. It’s impossible to miss the thin-skinned zucchini and sunny yellow squash that take over the market (and maybe even your garden) all through summer and early fall. Then as the cooler temps move in, so do hearty, sweet, and nutty winter squashes, like butternut , delicata , acorn , and spaghetti .
And as for what to do with squash, well, you’ve got more options than you might guess. Whether roasted, sautéed, or grilled, all varieties of squash are strong contenders for a side dish that can partner with almost anything. But that’s just the beginning when it comes to squash recipes, because these vegetables can be baked into casseroles, cooked with pasta, simmered into soup, tossed into salads, and so much more. No matter the season, here are 40+ squash recipes to keep on hand.
Butternut Squash Recipes
Butternut squash is a total favorite, and for good reason. It’s so wildly versatile: It can be puréed into a creamy sauce, mashed into irresistible dips, roasted for sides and salad, blended into comforting soups, and so much more.
Butternut squash mac and cheese isn’t just a recipe for sneaking more vegetables into your diet: Adding butternut squash to your mac and cheese also gives it a gorgeous golden hue, makes for an extra-silky sauce, and adds a sweeter, earthier taste to the classic.
This 30-minute vegetarian dinner is packed with protein, thanks to a can of white beans a dollop of Greek yogurt. It cooks all in one pot (sauce and all!), making for easy cleanup.
This South Indian-inspired curry is made with a paste of fresh coconut, ginger, shallots, and dried red chiles, and is best enjoyed over steamed rice.
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Spaghetti Squash Recipes
Sure, you can use spaghetti squash as a low-carb substitute for your pasta, but there’s so much more that this winter squash is capable of. Our favorite way to enjoy spaghetti squash is to stuff it with more veggies and cheese and transform it into comforting casseroles.
Homemade creamy pesto is a fast, flavorful way to upgrade mild-mannered spaghetti squash. Serve it as a summery main, or alongside your favorite protein.
Crisp, spicy sausage, juicy tomatoes, salty cheese, and buttery strands of squash — this satisfying dinner has it all, and it’s incredibly easy too. For a vegetarian option, opt for plant-based sausage, soy chorizo, or creamy white beans.
If you're still on the fence about spaghetti squash, this is the recipe that will win you over once and for all.
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Acorn Squash and Delicata Squash Recipes
Unlike other winter squash varieties, acorn and delicata squash both have thin skin that’s totally edible and doesn’t need to be peeled away. Roast them, stuff them, or toss them into your favorite salad or pasta dish.
Instead of the usual slice of bread with a hole cut out for a fried egg, a thick slice of acorn squash makes for a seasonal replacement that also happens to be gluten-free and Paleo-friendly.
Crispy bacon and a drizzle of maple syrup perk up roasted delicata squash is this easy side dish.
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Zucchini Squash Recipes
Green-skinned zucchini is perhaps the most popular (and definitely the most abundant!) variety of summer squash. It’s great simply grilled, roasted, or sautéed, and becomes even more magical when it’s baked into quick bread, layered into a lasagna or savory tart, and cooked into a cheesy pasta dinner.
This summery riff on classic eggplant Parmesan celebrates the custardy goodness of tender zucchini. The zucchini is breaded and shallow-fried, then layered into a baking dish with mozzarella, Parmesan, and marinara.
Peak summer squash are stuffed with a lemon-kissed sausage filling and baked on top of a two-ingredient cherry tomato sauce. The result is crispy, saucy, veg perfection — a guaranteed hit with the entire family.
I'm pretty sure that zucchini bread is the whole reason that zucchini exists. The shredded zucchini gives this bread a subtle sweetness and a soft texture.
This savory galette is a bit of a show-off. It looks rustic and elegant all at the same time, without even trying.
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Yellow Summer Squash Recipes
Yellow summer squash can be used in many of the same ways you’d use zucchini. We especially love using it as a bed for baked eggs, grilling thick slices for a warm salad, and cooking it into risotto.
In this recipe, both the ingredients and the technique speak to the season, because everything — including the gnocchi — is cooked on the grill. That means you can stay outside and eat it al fresco, paired with a glass of rosé and a pretty summer sunset.
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