5 Great Squash Recipes To Try This Fall
Here’s some squash recipes for all the the varieties of squash that we are now seeing in the grocery. Most people have pumpkin on their minds this time of year, but I am all about squash. I actually eat it year round, but this time of year there are so many more choices. Last month I was all about apple recipes which you can read by clicking here and by November we should be ready to eat soups and stews on a regular basis.
When I am planning meals for the two of us I always like to have a green vegetable and a starch. Lately I have not been able to eat many grains or potatoes so squash in many variations has been on the table a lot lately. I also like to prepare a good sheet pan of vegetables and squash and then I reheat them for myself at lunch. It’s nice to have something warm as the temperatures get cooler instead of a salad.
Why I Like to Eat Squash
- High in fiber, which aids in digestion.
- Squash is a good source of magnesium, calium, iron, and B6.
- It’s easy to prepare and pairs so well with roasted meats which I love to cook in the cooler months.
Tips for Preparing Squash
I must agree that squash is not always the easiest thing to cut and peel. Once you you figure out a few trick and tips you won’t think twice about preparing it.
Here’s tips on cutting and peeling butternut squash which is my favorite squash this time of year. The other squash that be a little tricky to cut is the spaghetti squash. Here’s some great tips from RealSimple on how to get the squash ready for your recipes.
Squash Recipes I Can’t Wait to Make
For the most part these are quite healthy recipes. Many times I swap out the type of oil or I substitute Brown sugar Splenda blend for brown sugar, just because of my food preferences. I just couldn’t resist the Half Baked Harvest recipe as a splurge. Sometimes you just gotta really enjoy food. In the case of pasta, I always switch out to gluten free versions.
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Image and recipe via Ina Garten/FoodNetwork
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
Image and recipe via Skinny Taste
Roasted Seasoned Winter Squash Medley
Image and recipe via SkinnyTaste
Brown Sugar Delicata Squash
Image and recipe via DinnerattheZoo
Butternut Squash Pasta Carbonara with Rosemary Bacon
Image and recipe via Half Baked Harvest
Drop me a note below and let me know what you think of my 5 must make recipe picks for the month. Better yet, if you make it let me know how it turns out. I always love hearing from you. Just a reminder, you can always click on any underlined text to get more information. The recipe links will take you directly to the origin of the dish. Enjoy!!
