The Best Butternut Squash Recipes for Fall

These are the BEST Butternut Squash Recipes for Fall! From soups to sides to main dishes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

If you love butternut squash as much as I do, you’re in for a treat. It’s one of my favourite ingredients this time of year and works in just about everything.

Why you’ll love these recipes

• Meal prep friendly: Most of these recipes store and reheat beautifully, making them perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches when you still want something healthy and homemade.
• Nutritious and satisfying: Butternut squash is packed with vitamins, fibre, and natural sweetness. It’s the perfect base for wholesome meals that keep you feeling good.

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The Flavours of Fall

Butternut squash is a classic fall staple that works in everything from creamy pastas to hearty soups, healthy bowls and cozy curries. It adds the perfect mix of sweetness and comfort to any dish.

I’ve rounded up some of my favourite butternut squash recipes to help you make the most of the season (and beyond!). Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a meal prep idea for the week ahead, you’ll find something here you’ll love.

Butternut Squash Recipes

Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Gnocchi

This Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Gnocchi is a delicious fall dinner with homemade gnocchi, kale and caramelized onions.

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto

This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto is a delicious and flavourful take on fall risotto with crispy sage and butternut squash.

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Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken

This Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken with butternut squash is a delicious meal that comes together in 30 minutes – it's great for meal prep.

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Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells {Super Creamy}

These Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food with a creamy sauce, turkey sausage filling and fresh mozzarella.

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One Pot Butternut Squash Chicken Curry

This One Pot Butternut Squash Chicken Curry with coconut milk, veggies, chickpeas and rice is protein-filled comfort food at its best!

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Butternut Squash Ravioli Bake {Super Easy}

This Butternut Squash Ravioli Bake is a creamy and indulgent dish that’s super easy to make and perfect for cozy nights in.

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Curried Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup {Vegan}

This comforting Curried Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup is perfect for chillier days with plenty of fresh veggies and a spicy kick.

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Freezer-Friendly Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

This Freezer-Friendly Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese is a delicious, fall-inspired twist on everyone’s favourite comfort food – it’s made with roasted veggies for extra nutritional value!

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Chicken & Butternut Squash Harvest Bowls

These Chicken & Butternut Squash Harvest Bowls are filled with fall flavours and an easy meal prep idea. Almost everything cooks on one pan!

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Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

This Slow Cooker Lentil Curry with butternut squash, spinach and coconut milk is a delicious vegan recipe – serve with rice for a full meal!

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Thai Butternut Squash Curry

This Thai Butternut Squash Curry is made in one pot for an easy fall meal – this spicy dish is flavoured with coconut milk, red curry paste, garlic and ginger. 

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Warm Tahini Kale and Quinoa Bowl with Butternut Squash

This Warm Tahini Kale and Quinoa Bowl with roasted chickpeas is a healthy lunch idea packed full of nutrients and yummy veggies.

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Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli

This Butternut Squash Ravioli with a red pepper cream sauce is super creamy and decadent. All you need are some fresh lasagne sheets!

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Meal prep tools

• Glass meal prep bowls are so great for microwaving and reheating your food safely
• Salad containers are another awesome option for keeping your greens and proteins separated so nothing gets soggy.
• My rice cooker saves me so much time in the meal prep process because I can cook my grains ahead of time.
• These bento box containers are perfect for packing snacks and lunches together!
• Restock your freezer with grass-fed beef and poultry from Butcher Box – and for a limited time get two free ribeyes and bacon!