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  5. 24 Healthy and Hearty Squash Recipes to Keep You Warm All Winter

24 Healthy and Hearty Squash Recipes to Keep You Warm All Winter

Zoe Denenberg
By Zoe Denenberg
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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi
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Unlike the summer, when we're turning the ovens off and cranking the air conditioning up, the winter calls for a resurgence of slow-cooker stews and oven roasts. Our family dinners and holiday meals often feature big plates of roasted vegetables, and this winter, winter squash claims a prime spot on our tables.Not only are winter squashes like pumpkin, butternut squash, acorn squash, and spaghetti squash healthy (they're packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and protein), but they're also easy to prepare and highly versatile. These squashes' flavors toe the line between sweet and savory, and while you may be used to seeing pumpkin baked into a pie, there are so many savory uses for this fall-favorite squash.From Butternut Squash Soup to Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin, we've got a variety of ways to incorporate nutrient-packed squash into your weeknight dinner routine. Squash is the star of the show in these healthy and hearty winter meals. From stunning mains to simple sides, these recipes will convince you to go meatless every once in a while. These versatile dishes can transition from the Sunday dinner table to the abundant holiday spread in a snap.
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Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries

Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries

This unique vegetable side calls for Candy Roaster Squash, but you can easily substitute butternut squash.

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Skillet Vegetable Pie with Goat Cheese

Skillet Vegetable Pie with Goat Cheese
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Skillet Vegetable Pie

Tiring of winter chicken pot pie suppers? Let this rustic veggie pie grace your dinner table.

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Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

Is it really the fall until you've enjoyed a nice bowl of butternut squash soup? For parties or tailgates, we love to ladle out portions of this warming soup in mugs for easy on-the-go enjoyment.

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Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin

Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin

Supplement the potatoes with rich butternut squash and diced pumpkin in this veggie-packed gratin. Gruyère cheese and French bread add an extra touch of indulgence.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice

Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice

Once you pick that perfect cooking pumpkin, carve it up and throw it in this simple slow-cooker stew.

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Roasted Spaghetti Squash

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Recipe: Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Who needs starchy boxed pasta when you can mimic the texture with roasted spaghetti sqaush? Use this recipe as a base and dress it up however you choose with sauces and cheese.

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Old-School Squash Casserole

Old-School Squash Casserole
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole

This comforting dish graced Grandma's dinner table for years, and now you can carry on the tradition too.

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Butternut Mash

Butternut Mash
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Recipe: Butternut Mash

Substitute those starchy potatoes for nutrient-packed butternut squash in this simple, crowd-pleasing side.

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Skillet Squash Blossom

Thanksgiving Side Dish: Skillet Squash Blossom
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Recipe: Skillet Squash Blossom

If you're looking to impress this holiday season, this Skillet Squash Blossom is as beautiful to behold as it is delicious to eat.

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Chicken Chili Pot Pie Recipe

Chicken Chili Pot Pie Recipe
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Recipe: Chicken Chili Pot Pie Recipe

Butternut squash studs the filling of this dynamic Chicken Chili Pot Pie. Topped with a hot grits crust, this creative recipe is hard to beat in terms of comfort.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Carving a festive jack-o'-lantern? Be sure to save those seeds to roast for a healthy seasonal snack!

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Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter
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Recipe: Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

Pumpkin is the star of the show in these award-worthy biscuits that can be enjoyed with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Pumpkin-Coconut Curry

Pumpkin-Coconut Curry
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pumpkin-Coconut Curry

Coconut milk brings a silky texture and slight sweetness to complement the pumpkin in this quick curry. Serve over rice for a meal the whole family will love.

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Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew

Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe: Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew

Apples add a surprising, oh-so-refreshing pop of sweetness to this chunky, hearty stew.

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Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter

Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
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Recipe: Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter

Homemade ravioli may sound intimidating, but with the help of wonton wrappers, it's actually quite a simple dish to compose. And the result is absolutely stunning.

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Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad

Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling; Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad

If you're looking for a lighter way to incorporate winter squash into your weeknight dinner rotation, this elegant salad will be a new go-to.

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Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup

Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup

Pumpkin, beer, and cheese? Sounds like a winning combination—especially when they're distilled down into a steaming pot of soup.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa

Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa
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Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa

This nutrient-packed dish is an excellent on-the-go side for fall picnics or tailgates.

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Butternut Squash Soup with White Balsamic and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Chad Anderson Butternut Squash Soup
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Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with White Balsamic and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

This soup is slightly lighter and more dynamic in flavor than your average butternut squash soup. It's the perfect fall dinner party opener.

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Beefy Butternut Squash Pasta

Beefy Butternut Squash Pasta
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Recipe: Beefy Butternut Squash Pasta

This hearty winter pasta dish will warm you right up.

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Spiced Pumpkin Grits

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Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Grits 

These slightly sweet, slightly savory spiced pumpkin grits can be enjoyed all day long, from breakfast to dinner to dessert.

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Roasted Winter Squash

Roasted Winter Squash
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Recipe: Roasted Winter Squash

This recipe provides a basic template for roasting multiple varieties of winter squash, from acorn to butternut.

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Spiced Butternut-Pumpkin Soup

Spiced Butternut-Pumpkin Soup
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Recipe: Spiced Butternut-Pumpkin Soup

Your two favorite winter squashes—butternut squash and pumpkin—join forces in this silky-smooth soup that's spiced with the flavors of the season.

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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi
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Recipe: Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

Fluffy potato pasta dumplings meet hearty diced winter veggies in this all-star weeknight dinner recipe.

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    1 of 25 Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries
    2 of 25 Skillet Vegetable Pie with Goat Cheese
    3 of 25 Butternut Squash Soup
    4 of 25 Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin
    5 of 25 Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice
    6 of 25 Roasted Spaghetti Squash
    7 of 25 Old-School Squash Casserole
    8 of 25 Butternut Mash
    9 of 25 Skillet Squash Blossom
    10 of 25 Chicken Chili Pot Pie Recipe
    11 of 25 Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
    12 of 25 Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter
    13 of 25 Pumpkin-Coconut Curry
    14 of 25 Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew
    15 of 25 24 Healthy and Hearty Squash Recipes to Keep You Warm All Winter
    16 of 25 Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
    17 of 25 Roasted Pumpkin-and-Baby Kale Salad
    18 of 25 Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup
    19 of 25 Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa
    20 of 25 Butternut Squash Soup with White Balsamic and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
    21 of 25 Beefy Butternut Squash Pasta
    22 of 25 Spiced Pumpkin Grits
    23 of 25 Roasted Winter Squash
    24 of 25 Spiced Butternut-Pumpkin Soup
    25 of 25 Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

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