Low in carbs, high in fiber, rich in flavor!
As the days grow colder, grocery stores populate with all kinds of winter squashes. With bright oranges, greens, and yellows all in various shapes and sizes, squashes are an amazing addition to any diet. Squashes are some of our favorite superfoods here at Skinny Ms. They’re low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with essential nutrients.
15 Winter Squash Recipes
Below are 15 Dinner Recipes Using Winter Squash that prove just how versatile they can be. You can make curries, soups, and even lasagna! Next time you’re out grocery shopping, pick up your favorite winter squash and test out one of these 15 delicious recipes.
1. Spinach Butternut Squash Lasagna
With layers of creamy butternut squash puree, fresh spinach, and crumbled ricotta cheese, this lasagna is a healthy delicacy you just have to try.
2. Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
Simple yet delicious, this seasoned butternut squash is a great side dish to serve with meat. Their texture is similar to cubed, roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes, but butternut squash is lower in calories and carbs.
3. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash and potatoes mix with black beans, white beans, and a variety of vegetables in this hearty crockpot soup. This recipe takes about 6-8 hours in the crockpot. It’s ideal for cooking overnight or while you’re at work.
4. Pumpkin & Black Bean Burgers
A pumpkin burger patty? Unlike any burger you’ve seen before, these vegan gluten-free patties are made with black beans, brown rice, and pumpkin puree. They’re high in fiber and contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
5. Spicy Pumpkin Hummus
If you have some canned pumpkin, Tahini, and spices, you can made this smooth and creamy pumpkin hummus. It’s ideal for holiday parties or family dinners.
6. Pumpkin and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
Vegetarian enchiladas can be more than just cheese. This recipe uses canned pumpkin, black beans, and salsa verde to give you a flavor profile rich with zesty excitement.
7. Stuffed Delicata Squash with Apples and Sausage
These delicata halves are stuffed with savory Italian sausage, sweet gala apples, celery, onion, and topped with unsweetened dry coconut. The resulting flavor profile is restaurant-worthy. This recipe is gluten-free and Paleo-friendly.
8. Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash
For a different kind of stuffed squash, try this turkey recipe. Full of lean ground turkey, scallions, garlic, tomato, and fresh spinach, the variety of vegetables in this recipe delivers a wide range of nutrients. With only ten minutes of prep and half an hour to cook, it’s a fast and easy dinner recipe you can make any day.
9. Southwestern Spaghetti Squash
With lean ground turkey, black beans, and delicious low-fat mozzarella, this is one of our favorite Skinny Ms. squash recipes. It’s low in carbs, high in protein, and incredibly easy to make.
10. Baked Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Butter
Spaghetti squash is the perfect pasta substitute when you’re missing the taste and feel of spaghetti. One taste of this dish and you’ll be surprised it’s not made with real pasta. If you’ve never made spaghetti squash before, this is a great starter recipe. It’s fast and simple with only a few basic ingredients, but the result is rich with garlicy goodness.
11. Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions
This simple delicata squash recipe has a hint of sweetness thanks to maple syrup. It’s similar to a candied onion dish. With a dash of Dijon mustard and fresh rosemary, this recipe is a must-have dinner side.
This healthy alternative to traditional lasagna keeps the taste and feel of traditional recipes. Filled with crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, chopped spinach, and three different kinds of cheese, it’s a low carb, high fiber recipe.
13. Roasted Acorn Squash and Pomegranate Farro Salad
Start with a base of fiber-rich farro, load with soft, tender acorn squash, add some crunch with toasted squash seeds, and top with pomegranate. This simple recipe uses only a handful of ingredients, including the flesh and seeds of the acorn squash. You’re not letting anything go to waste.
14. Curry Roasted Acorn Squash
One of the simplest squash recipes out there, this curry roasted acorn squash requires almost no prep time. It’s easy to make and works as a side or an entree.
15. Coconut Crusted Acorn Squash
This creative recipe coats spiraled acorn squash with unsweetened shredded coconut, bread crumbs, and fragrant rosemary. It’s a healthy alternative to onion rings: it’s baked rather than fried, is low in carbs, and has a pleasantly surprising sweetness.
For more mouth-watering squash madness this season, check out our 25 best pumpkin spice recipes to welcome fall or these 17 clean eating squash recipes.
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