Here is a list of 10 creative ways to prepare butternut squash. From tots, to salad, to pasta, fries and stew, this list has it all!  Best of all every recipe is Grain Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Dairy Free and SCD Legal!! The recipes are from this site as well as some of my other favourite healthy food blogs.

 


Butternut Squash Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

Butternut Squash Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

Butternut Squash pasta makes the perfect base for this dish. The noodles are topped with a delicious alfredo sauce that is dairy free and contains just 3 ingredients! You can find the recipe here on Every Last Bite.

 

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Kale Pesto
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Kale Pesto

A low carb and grain free spin on pasta! Deliciously smooth and creamy butternut squash puree is the filling in these ravioli that are wrapped in zucchini strips and topped with pesto. You can find the recipe here on Every Last Bite. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Whole30, SCD Legal, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free)

 

Mexican Breakfast HashMexican Breakfast Hash

A hearty Mexican Hash that is perfect for any meal of the day. This dish is packed with butternut squash, chorizo, spinach, peppers, onions and perfectly cooked eggs. You can find the recipe here on Every Last Bite. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Whole30, SCD Legal, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free)

 

Beef & Butternut Squash Stew

A rich and hearty stew that contains less then 8 ingredients. Buy precut cubes of beef and butternut squash to cut down on prep time. You can find the recipe here on Noshtastic. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Whole30, SCD Legal, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free)

 

Butternut Squash DipButternut Squash Dip

Butternut Squash is a low carb alternative to chickpeas with 340 fewer calories per serving! This is an addicting alternative to hummus that’s bean free. You can find the recipe here on Every Last Bite. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30, SCD Legal, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free) 

 

Butternut Pasta with Mushrooms & Sage

A 30 minute pasta dish of butternut squash pasta topped with garlicky mushrooms and kale. A healthy mid week dinner that the whole family will love. You can find the recipe here on Detoxinista. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Vegan, SCD Legal, Whole30, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free)

 

Butternut Squash Tots

Butternut Squash Tots

A healthy spin on a traditionally unhealthy dish! These butternut squash tots are filled with spices and herbs and then baked in the oven until crisp on the outside and delicious creamy in the middle. Click here for the recipe from Every Last Bite (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30, SCD Legal, Refined Sugar Free)

 

Honey Glazed Hasselback Butternut Squash

A gorgeous side dish that is guaranteed to be a big hit with guests. The butternut squash is coated in a delicious mixture of honey, mustard sage and thyme and then cooked in the oven until perfectly tender. Click here for the recipe from The Healthy Foodie. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, SCD Legal, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free)

 

Butternut Squash, Radicchio & Dried Cherry Couscous SaladButternut Squash, & Cauliflower Couscous Salad

When it comes to flavour this salad has it all, sweet dried cherries, bitter radicchio, creamy butternut squash and fresh cauliflower couscous. This is a delicious salad for fall. Click here for the recipe on Every Last Bite. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Vegan, SCD Legal, Whole30, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free)

 

Rosemary Bacon Butternut Squash Fries

The only thing better then fries, is fries with bacon! The key to getting these oven roasted fries crispy is baking them in just the right amount of fat at a high temperature on parchment paper. Click here for the recipe from Paleo Running Momma. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Whole30, SCD Legal, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free)

 

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

A simple creamy soup that comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a cold winters day. Click here for the recipe from Minimalist Baker. (Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Whole30, SCD Legal, Vegan, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free)