34 Plant-Based Winter Squash Recipes

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Assortment of vegan winter squash recipes

We all love pumpkin in the fall, but let’s show some love to the other amazing winter squashes out there! There’s SO much to love about creamy butternut squash, versatile spaghetti squash, acorn squash, and the list goes on! We’re sharing 30+ of our BEST winter squash recipes to help you expand your seasonal menus and enjoy the bountiful harvest. From squash basics to salads, soups, and delicious mains, scroll through to see them all (and pick your favorite)! 

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Helpful How-Tos

Using a knife to cut the peel off of butternut squash
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How to Cut Butternut Squash
A visual, step-by-step tutorial on how to cut butternut squash! Plus, several ways to put your squash to use once it’s chopped.
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Cubed butternut squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet
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Roasted Butternut Squash
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.
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Perfectly roasted spaghetti squash made with our How to Roast Spaghetti Squash Tutorial
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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
An easy, step-by-step tutorial on how to cook spaghetti squash. The perfect base for things like lasagna, pasta dishes, soups, and more!
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Spoon resting in the hollow portion of a halved pumpkin
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How to Roast Pumpkin
An easy-to-follow recipe for how to roast pumpkin and make homemade pumpkin purée! Perfect for pies, soups, pastas, and more!
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Spoon on a parchment-lined baking sheet of homemade roasted pumpkin seeds
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How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
An easy, step-by-step tutorial for how to roast your own pumpkin seeds! Versatile with what seasonings you add, but crunchy and delicious every time.
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Cooked spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash (20 Minutes!)
The fastest, easiest way to make spaghetti squash is in the Instant Pot! Let us show you how easy this 20-minute, 1-ingredient, 1-pot recipe really is!
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Sides & Salads

Top down shot of a big bowl of Butternut Squash Hummus with olive oil and pine nuts
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Butternut Squash Hummus
Savory, 10-ingredient butternut squash hummus with garlic, parsley, and cumin. A creamy, flavorful dip that's perfect for fall.
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Using salad tongs to grab a scoop of Roasted Squash Salad with Nut Cheese and Balsamic Reduction
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Roasted Squash Arugula Salad with Crispy Shallot and Balsamic Reduction
An incredibly flavorful fall roasted squash salad with macadamia nut cheese, crispy shallot, and balsamic reduction! A hearty side or main. Just 30 minutes and 10 ingredients required!
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Tray of our Sweet and Spicy Roasted Squash Salad topped with Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Squash & Pecan Salad
A sweet and savory squash + sweet potato salad with coconut sugar pecans and pomegranate molasses dressing! A simple but impressive 9-ingredient side dish that’s perfect for the holiday season.
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Glass bowl filled with Warm Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
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Warm Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
A warm salad made with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, spinach, and candied pecans. Healthy, filling, and a perfect take-along lunch or side for fall and holiday gatherings.
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Soups

Coconut milk swirled in a pot of roasted butternut squash soup
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
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!
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Baking sheet of Acorn Squash Bowls filled with creamy fall soup
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Creamy Fall Soup in Acorn Squash Bowls
10-ingredient creamy fall soup with carrots and butternut squash in roasted acorn squash bowls. The ultimate healthy comfort food this fall and winter.
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Bowls and skillet of our Amazing Vegan Yellow Pumpkin Curry recipe
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1-Pot Pumpkin Yellow Curry
Easy, 1-pot Pumpkin Curry with yellow curry paste, coconut milk, fresh vegetables, and pumpkin. A simple yet satisfying plant-based, gluten-free dinner!
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Wooden spoon in a pot of Butternut Squash Chili alongside ingredients used to make it
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1-Pot Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili
Incredibly delicious, 1-pot chili with butternut squash, fire-roasted tomatoes, quinoa, and two kinds of beans! Hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make!
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Big soup pot filled with our Pumpkin Black Bean Chili recipe
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1-Pot Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
A fusion of Thai flavors and classic chili, this 1-pot pumpkin black bean soup is perfect for colder months. It’s nutritious, easy to make, versatile, and incredibly satisfying.
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Bowls of Curried Butternut Squash Soup topped with pepitas and a coconut milk drizzle
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Curried Butternut Squash Soup
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.
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Bowl of Butternut Squash Tom Kha Gai Soup topped with cilantro
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Tom Kha Gai Butternut Squash Soup
Tom kha gai soup with a twist. Butternut squash purée makes it creamy and luxurious and doubles the flavor. Warm, gingery, spicy, and the perfect vegan, GF-friendly soup to warm your weary bones.
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Bowls of our Simple Pumpkin Soup recipe with a Sesame Kale Topping
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Simple Pumpkin Soup
A simple, 8-ingredient pumpkin soup that’s savory and made completely from scratch! Healthy, satisfying, and perfect for chillier weather.
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Mains

Bowl of roasted butternut squash, miso brussels sprouts, and millet next to tahini sauce, garlic, and vegetables
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Butternut Squash & Miso Brussels Sprouts Nourish Bowl
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!
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Two Stuffed Butternut Squash halves on a platter
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Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash
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!
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Plate of our Vegan Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs recipe
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Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Pasta
Flavorful, wholesome spaghetti squash pasta sautéed with onion and garlic and mixed with a cheesy cashew ricotta-style cheese! The perfect 9-ingredient side or entrée when topped with vegan meatballs!
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Bowl of gluten-free butternut squash pasta with shiitake bacon
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Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
Incredibly flavorful roasted butternut squash pasta with garlicky alfredo sauce and optional shiitake bacon. Savory-sweet, comforting, 10 simple ingredients required! Naturally plant-based and gluten-free.
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Plate and pan of our gluten-free Butternut Squash Gratin recipe
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Herbed Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Bake
A sweet potato and squash bake inspired by Spanish tortilla! Infused with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs. A hearty, delicious, gluten-free side dish!
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Two Portobello & Butternut Squash Tacos on a wood plank
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Saucy Portobello & Butternut Squash Tacos
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.
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Overhead shot of a baking dish of butternut squash and black bean enchiladas
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Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas
Simple butternut squash black bean enchiladas made from scratch with just 10 ingredients! A savory, satisfying plant-based meal even picky eaters will love.
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Adding miso sauce onto savory teff crepes with roasted vegetables
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Savory Teff Crepes with Miso Squash Filling
Savory, Ethiopian-inspired teff crepes with a nourishing miso and roasted vegetable filling. Gluten-free, plant-based, and perfect for fall. Just 9 ingredients required!
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Baking pan filled with our recipe for Delicata Squash Bake with Tahini Sauce
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Delicata Squash Bake with Tahini Sauce
Simple, 30-minute delicata squash bake with toasted hazelnuts, pomegranate arils, and a maple-tahini sauce! The perfect plant-based Thanksgiving side dish.
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Chopsticks resting on a bowl of spaghetti squash stir fry
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Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry
An easy, colorful stir-fry with spaghetti squash noodles, 3-ingredient baked tofu, and tons of fresh veggies! Just 10 ingredients required for this plant-based main or side!
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Top down shot of a ceramic dish filled with Vegan Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bake
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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bake
Flavorful, hearty 10-ingredient Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bake with simple tofu ricotta and vegan parmesan cheese! A plant-based meal that’s perfect for fall and winter!
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Cutting board with Butternut Squash Veggie Pizza made with chickpeas and broccolini
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Butternut Squash Veggie Pizza
10-ingredient pizza that’s perfect for late summer and fall. Butternut squash sauce adds a colorful, savory-sweet base, while broccolini, chickpeas, and onion add texture, fiber, and protein. A healthy, plant-based meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Top down shot of a big plate of Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Basil Pesto
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Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Basil Pesto
A simple, 9-ingredient spaghetti squash pasta with sun-dried tomato and basil pesto! A light, plant-based meal that’s perfect for fall and winter.
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Pouring a small jar of Vegan Jalapeño Queso onto a bowl of roasted butternut squash and other veggies
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Roasted Squash Bowl with Jalapeño Queso
A versatile Mexican-inspired bowl with butternut squash, peppers, and vegan queso sauce! Just 10 ingredients required for this satisfying plant-based meal.
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Pan of garlicky vegan alfredo spaghetti squash pasta
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Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Garlicky Alfredo Sauce
This unbelievably creamy, 5-ingredient alfredo sauce marries perfectly with tender spaghetti squash for the ultimate comfort meal that’s deceptively healthy and simple. Just 8 ingredients required!
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Pan of Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Mash topped with pecans
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Butternut Pecan Sweet Potato Mash
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.
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