Let’s turn our attention to one of fall’s biggest stars: butternut squash.  It’s bright and buttery, and adds a smooth, creamy texture and a hint of natural sweetness to dishes. You will want to get your hands on some of these gorgeous gourds so you can try the recipes below. 5-Ingredient Curried Butternut Squash Soup via C It NutritionallyFall Panzanella Salad via Food, Pleasure, and Health

Butternut Squash Rosti via Sara Haas, Culinary Dietitian

Spicy Butternut Squash and Pear Soup via Nutrition Starring YOU

Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Naan Pizza via The Foodie DietitianCreamy Butternut Carrot Ginger Soup via Jennifer Hunt, RDN

Butternut Squash Shakshuka via Sinful Nutrition

Butternut Squash Gnocchi Soup via The Baby Steps Dietitian

Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins via Fannetastic FoodBlack Bean and Butternut Squash Tacos via Triad to Wellness

Butternut Squash Caulfredo via Byte Sized Nutrition

Green Lentil and Butternut Squash “Noodle” Bowls via Liz’s Healthy Table

Warm Butternut Squash + Farro Salad via Whitney E. RDButternut Squash and Green Apple Soup via Craving Something Healthy

Kale Salad with Grilled Figs, Roasted Butternut Squash and Walnuts via A Seat at My Table

5-Ingredient Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Dip via Jessica Cording Nutrition

Brown Butter Bacon Butternut Squash Soup via Beautiful Eats & ThingsWhole Grain Risotto with Butternut Squash via Delicious & Nutritious Eating

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts & Cranberries via Eat Real Live Well

Smokey Butternut Squash Pasta via Moore Nourished

Easy Baked Salmon with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale via Back to the Book NutritionCopycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup via Byte Sized Nutrition

Butternut Squash and Sweet Pea Sage Pasta via Eat Real Live Well

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese via Fannetastic Food

Butternut Squash Noodles Carbonara with Mushroom Bacon via The Foodie DietitianSpiced Butternut Squash and Leek Soup via Eat Real Live Well

Butternut Squash Shepard’s Pie via Stephanie Lee Nutrition

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup via Create Kids Club

Baked Butternut Squash Quinoa Cakes via MJ & HungrymanCaramelized Apple and Butternut Squash Soup via Smart Nutrition

Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar via Create Kids Club

Butternut Squash, Beet and Barley Salad with Apple Maple Vinaigrette via Bucket List Tummy

Butternut Squash and Cranberry Hemp Crostini via The Foodie DietitianSausage, Squash, and Apples: A Fall Casserole via Smart Nutrition

Roasted Butternut Squash Breakfast Casserole via Snacking in Sneakers

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup via Goodness Gracious Living

Balsamic Glazed Butternut Squash via Wholly PlantsButternut Squash and Kale Slow Cooker Lasagna via The Foodie Dietitian

Chicken Butternut Squash Chili via Treble in the Kitchen

Roasted Butternut Squash with Turkey Stuffing via MJ & Hungryman

Healthy Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili via Hungry HobbyCurry Butternut Soup via Treble in the Kitchen

Orzo with Butternut Squash and White Beans via My Cape Cod Kitchen

Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Sauce via Amy Gorin Nutrition

Slow Cooker Beanless Butternut Squash Chili via Beautiful Eats & ThingsBaked Butternut Squash French Toast via Amy Gorin Nutrition

Butternut Squash and Massaged Kale Chickpea Pasta Salad via Nutrition Nuptials

Autumn Rice Bowl via Make Healthy Easy

Butternut Squash Spaghetti Carbonara via The Gourmet RDutternut Squash Kale Barley Salad via The Plant-Powered Dietitian

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Pears, Pecans and Cranberries via Cancer Bites

Butternut Squash Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes & Pepitas via Michelle Dudash

Dairy Free Whole Wheat Butternut Squash Waffles via The Foodie DietitianRoasted Butternut Squash with Dates, Figs and Pistachios via The Plant Powered Dietitian

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprout Salad via Hungry Hobby

Sweet Potato, Winter Squash and Cranberry Crumble via Katie Cavuto RD

Creamy Thai Butternut Squash Soup via McDaniel Nutrition TherapyWhole Wheat Butternut Squash Banana Bread via The Foodie Dietitian

Hearty Vegan Minestrone Stew with Butternut Squash via Grateful Grazer

Chipotle Butternut Squash White Bean Dip via Katie Cavuto RD

Warm Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash via Cozy Peach Kitchen

What’s your favorite way to prepare a winter squash?

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