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Dinner time has rolled around and you’re not sure what to cook. You have some butternut squash and you know you want to roast it but that’s about as far as your inspiration took you. But luckily you stumbled across my complete guide for What to Serve With Roasted Butternut Squash because I’ve got you! I’ve got all of the details for you to take your roasted butternut squash from boring to the perfect side dish or main course. I’ve rounded up 31 recipes for you to make the perfect weeknight dinner or perfect spread for your Thanksgiving Table. From my famous Roasted Butternut Squash Salad to my easy Creamy Butternut Squash Soup to the best proteins and sides to serve with your delicious squash, I’ve got it all!
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Before you read on I would recommend reading my posts on How to Make Butternut Squash in the Oven and How to Roast Butternut Squash in the Air Fryer. These two articles give detailed instructions on how to get the perfect roasted butternut squash. All you need is some quality olive oil, seas salt and a baking sheet, roasting pan or air fryer and you are good to go!
Recipes That Use Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is such a versatile vegetable and can be used in a variety of ways. Roasting butternut squash intensifies its nutty, earthy and sweet flavor. Here are some of my favorite ways to use roasted butternut squash in dishes that the whole family will love.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
This colour roasted butternut squash salad is the perfect addition to the holiday table and great to meal prep for delicious lunches.
This Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry is a delicious, budget friendly meal that is nutritious and wholesome. This vegan curry recipe makes enough for two nights meals for a whole family and freezes really well!
With earthy and sweet roasted butternut squash, perfectly tender arborio rice and crispy, flavoursome sage, this Roasted Butternut Squash is a delicious and easy dinner.
A simple roasted butternut squash recipe makes for a delicious side dish, whether that’s for a holiday meal with family or friends, a Sunday roast or a weeknight meal. Below is a collection of the best side dishes and proteins to serve alongside roasted butternut squash to create a hearty meal for your dinner table.
Salads
A collection of filling and wholesome salads that are perfect for the butternut squash season. Think hearty vegetables like Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, kale and cauliflower.
Kale, Apple and Cranberry Salad
This delicious kale salad has crispy apples, tender kale, toasted pecans and sweet cranberries with a maple dressing – the perfect fall salad!
This Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad is brimming with flavour. With crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon complimented by sweet and crunchy pink lady apples and thinly sliced red onions, all dressed with a citrus salad dressing, this salad is sure to impress!
Mushroom risotto is a delicious, satisfying vegetarian dinner. Homemade restaurant-quality risotto is easier to make than you’d think! This dish is packed with umami, thanks to fresh and dried mushrooms. Recipe: Evergreen Kitchen
Bacon and White Cabbage Gratin combines charred cabbage and bacon with decadent Gruyere and heavy cream for an easy and elegant side dish.Recipe: Uncomplicated Chef
Roasted Cauliflower with Maple-Mustard Tahini Sauce and herbs. An impressive, yet weeknight-friendly entree or side that’s both vegan + gluten free.Recipe: Dishing Out Health
Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms! White button mushrooms are stuffed with a creamy sausage filling and topped with parmesan cheese, then baked to perfection. Recipe: Baker by Nature
Polenta is one of the easiest side dish you can make! I love that it’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients. It is the ultimate in warm comfort food.Recipe: La Cuisine de Geraldine
One Pan Wild Rice and Cheesy Broccoli Casserole with buttery mushrooms, fresh thyme, and toasted pecans. This hearty vegetarian meal is weeknight-approved and will become an instant family favorite.
This simple combination of root vegetables into a Root Vegetable Mash is a delicious, warming side for your main dishes this season.Recipe: Uproot Kitchen
10-ingredient savoury leek and potato galette. Made with a light and flaky crust and cashew cheese filling. Delicious balance of healthy and hearty.Recipe: Two Spoons
The perfect proteins to make this dinner a complete meal.
Easy Roast Turkey Recipe
This perfect oven roasted turkey will be the star of your holiday table! It has beautifully browned crispy skin, and the garlic herb butter is totally delicious. Recipe: Salt and Lavender
A true showstopper, beef tenderloin is the festive dish that we all deserve! This recipe results in a slightly crusty outside, perfectly pink tender inside and is topped with creamy horseradish sauce.Recipe: The Modern Proper
This Brown Sugar Glazed Ham recipe is easy, flavorful, and perfect for any holiday dinner. The simple ham glaze is made with brown sugar, honey, Dijon Mustard — spread it over ham, bake in the oven, and it will come out super juicy and tasty.Recipe: The Cookie Rookie
This is a simple and delicious whole roasted chicken recipe. The skin is perfectly crisp and crackly, there’s no basting, and it results in a lovely pan gravy at the finish. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner!Recipe: Platings and Pairings
The ultimate Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread. This light, soft bread is layered with the most delicious roasted garlic butter and cheese. This bread has crispy edges and an inside that is fluffy, cheesy, and garlicy. Recipe: Bread By Elise
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I love creating easy to make, nutrient-filled recipes from quick dinner recipes and make-ahead breakfasts to healthy treats and luscious desserts (with a healthy spin of course).
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