What are some good butternut squash recipes?

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Arrange coated squash on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

What can you make with butternut squash?

Although technically a fruit, butternut squash is used as a vegetable that can be roasted, sautéed, toasted, puréed for soups such as squash soup, or mashed to be used in casseroles, breads, muffins, and pies.

What to do with leftover butternut squash?

Any amount of leftover squash, from 1/4 to 2 cups, works in either homemade or store-bought soups or stews to boost the nutrition and texture of the original. Try it in beef stew, chicken pot pie filling, chicken noodle soup, tomato soup or potato soup.

Is butternut squash a vegetarian?

Butternut squash and other vegetables mixed together with quinoa makes a delicious vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan friendly casserole for the whole family.

Should I roast butternut squash face up or down?

Rub the inside of each half with the remaining high heat oil. Place each squash half open side face down, skin up, on the baking pan. Roast for 30 minutes or until you can easily insert a fork in the center of the squash. Cool and scoop out the flesh (minus any seeds).

Can you use butternut squash instead of spaghetti squash?

This stringy texture is what gives spaghetti squash its name use since the strands make a terrific low-calorie substitute for pasta noodles. Because butternut squash does not form these strands, it can’t be used in place of spaghetti squash.

How do you bake butternut squash with garlic?

Preheat oven to 425°. Combine thyme, olive oil, salt, butternut squash, and garlic on a baking sheet; toss. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes; stir after 15 minutes. Mash garlic with a fork; toss with squash.