Fromsummer squashtowinter squash, from acorn to zucchini, there’s a delicious array of options to work with.
We rounded up 49 of our favorite squash recipes to give you something seriously healthy to enjoy year-round.
Yes, pumpkinisa squash, but we have awhole ‘nother listfor that.
Photo:Christopher Testani
Those strands are then topped with an Alfredo sauce made withheavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese.
Reserve one half of the squash skin so you have a creative way to serve your meal.
Top each bowl with chopped lettuce, radishes, onions, cheese, andcilantro, and chow down!
Christopher Testani
This one packs a double whammy: It tastes delicious and there’s no need to cook.
Tossing the summer squash andzucchiniwith salt helps them soften and absorb every bit of flavor.
Top with a chopped almond dressing for a light and flavorful finish.
Christopher Testani
Red Lentil Squash Soup With Lemon
This isn’t your grandmother’s lentil soup.
Top each plate with freshly grated Parmesan just before serving and you’re good to go.
In this recipe, each squash half is packed with mushrooms, spinach, bread cubes, andgoat cheese.
CHRISTOPHER TESTANI
Serve with a side salad and you have a delicious vegetarian meal that’s ready in under an hour.
Zucchini combines with roasted, salted cashews and peppery basil for a pesto that’s unique and crave-worthy.
It pairs perfectly with the creamy ricotta topping.
CHRISTOPHER TESTANI
Serve this satiating soup with a side salad or grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Butternut joins wild rice, caramelized onions, Parmesan, and mushrooms bathed in a hearty rosemary-infused cream sauce.
Serve with a vegetable main or a lean protein to balance out the richness.
Christopher Testani
Each is filled with caramelized butternut squash and onion, along withfiber-filledSwiss chard and a chili-infused, double-cheese mixture.
There’s no way it’s possible for you to eat just one of these hand-held bites.
All this hearty goodness comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Christopher Testani
The butternut is roasted and tossed in a salty, sweet, creamytahini-based sauce.
Sprinkle the finished dish with pepitas, sesame seeds, and cilantro for added flavor and a satisfying crunch.
If you’re looking for a crunch, sprinkle some toasted breadcrumbs on the noodles before you dig in.
Greg DuPree
You won’t regret it.
Mild-flavored zucchini cubes fit seamlessly with seasoned ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tons of beans.
Top each bowl with sour cream, sliced avocado, and fresh cilantro for the full chili experience.
Romulo Yanes
A spicy cornstarch-soy sauce mixture surrounds the crisp vegetables served atop white rice.
If you don’t love spice, leave out the jalapeno.
This fiber-packed, oven-baked butternut version tastes like a cross between sweet potato andzucchini fries.
Greg DuPree
Butternut Squash Tartines
Victor Protasio
A tartine is essentially an open-faced sandwich with a French accent.
Superfood Lentil Salad
Zucchini doesn’t get titular credit in this recipe, but it should.
Turn this nutritious side into a meal by topping it with avocado, grilled salmon, or pan-crisped tofu.
Brie Passano
They mingle with actual root veggiesparsnips and red onionsfor a veggie medley that’s a nutritional powerhouse.
This recipe calls for store-bought butternut cubes, which helps put this dish on the table in 30 minutes.
Zucchini Frittata With Parmesan
Squash for breakfast?
Caitlin Bensel
Of course…and for brunch, lunch, and dinner, too.
This meatless frittataessentially a crustless quichefinishes under the broiler to give its top and outer edges a little crispness.
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Caitlin Bensel
Zucchini Pie
This savory pie is loaded with grated zucchini, provolone, and Parmesan.
Crustless and quiche-like, it manages to be rich and light at the same time.
After cooking, the butternut squash becomes tender and practically melts in your mouth.
Caitlin Bensel
Fresh sage and parsley mellow out the mix, giving an earthly herbal taste.
A dash of poultry seasoning is the secret ingredient in this recipe.
These veggie enchiladas are packed with good flavor and lots of nutrients.
Greg DuPree
Garnish with sliced avocado, jalapeno slices, and cilantro before serving.
Caitlin Bensel
Jim Franco
Victor Protasio
Greg DuPree
Victor Protasio
Caitlin Bensel
Jim Franco
Anna Williams
Greg DuPree
Yumna Jawad
Victor Protasio
Antonis Achilleos
Victor Protasio
Victor Protasio
Antonis Achilleos
Sheri Giblin
Greg DuPree
Jennifer Causey
Christopher Baker
Victor Protasio
Greg Dupree
Jennifer Causey
Anna Williams
