Now that fall is finally here, we’re ready to bust out our coziest sweaters and make good use of one of our favorite fall vegetables: butternut squash! It’s packed with immune-supportive nutrients and has a nutty yet sweet flavor (yum).
To celebrate the season, we’ve compiled our BEST vegan and gluten-free butternut squash recipes including soups, pastas, bowls, and more! Scroll through for some squash inspiration!
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Creamy butternut squash sauce meets pasta, kale, and mushrooms in a delicious twist on classic lasagna. Bursting with fall flavor and just 10 ingredients required!
Easy roasted butternut squash with instructions on how to peel, chop, season, and roast to perfection. Optional seasonings included for more flavor. Perfect for adding to salads, bowls, wraps, and more! Just 30 minutes required.
The PERFECT butternut squash soup with plenty of natural sweetness, a bit of spice, and unbelievably creamy texture. Simple methods and just 10 ingredients required for this dreamy soup perfect for the holidays and beyond!
Creamy Curried Butternut Squash Soup infused with coconut milk and yellow curry powder. A savory, simple soup that’s perfect for the fall and winter months.
Creamy, comforting butternut squash soup made in the Instant Pot! Warming and subtly spicy with Thai-inspired flavors. Just 1 pot and 9 ingredients required!
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Creamy, comforting vegan butternut squash risotto with roasted garlic and a savory pine nut and sage topping! The perfect fall entrée, with just 9 ingredients required!
Roasted stuffed butternut squash makes the perfect plant-based entrée or side for the holiday season (and beyond). Stuffed with quinoa, kale, and mushrooms; 10 ingredients required; and incredibly flavorful!
Sweet roasted butternut squash stuffed with black beans and smoky red enchilada sauce! The perfect savory-sweet, hearty, satisfying meal for fall and winter! Just 7 ingredients required.
Simple butternut squash black bean enchiladas made from scratch with just 10 ingredients! A savory, satisfying plant-based meal even picky eaters will love.
Incredibly delicious, 1-pot chili with butternut squash, fire-roasted tomatoes, quinoa, and two kinds of beans! Hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make!
A vibrant and versatile nourish bowl with roasted butternut squash, caramelized miso Brussels sprouts, and stir-fried grains and greens. Top it off with our rich and complex garlicky tahini sauce for the ultimate plant-based meal. Just 30 minutes required!
Insanely saucy and delicious portobello mushroom and butternut squash tacos. Hearty, healthy, and ready in less than 30 minutes. The perfect plant-based, gluten-free lunch or dinner.
30-minute roasted vegetable salad with Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, kale, white beans, and dried cranberries. A gorgeous, nourishing, plant-based meal perfect for fall!
A healthier sweet potato casserole with butternut squash, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with toasted, lightly sweetened pecans. The perfect side dish for fall and holiday gatherings.
If you try any of these butternut squash recipes, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
Sue says
Uh-oh! The link for this topic in the email today, 9/17/22, went to the wrong url.
“Let’s Do It!” linked to
https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-trail-mix-cookies-gluten-free-grain-free/
Looking forward to some new ideas for butternut squash season. :D
Love your site. It’s one of two places I go when looking for a recipe.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sorry about that, Sue! Here’s the correct link: https://minimalistbaker.com/best-butternut-squash-recipes-vegan/