10 easy squash recipes
By Victoria O'Meara
Recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Our simplest squash recipes: soups, salads, slow cooker stews and more.
Menu
- Chimichurri Chicken
- Black Bean Sausage Soup
- Roasted Pepper and Spinach Pasta
- Balsamic Grilled Red Onions
- Barbecued Stuffed Tomatoes
- Garlic Bread with Cheese
- Mocha Ice Cream
- Citrus Zabaglione
- Nectarine Saute
- Lemon Plum Compote
Suggested Recipes
- Atlantic Shrimp Salad on Rye
- Summertime Barley Salad
- Mediterranean Orzo Salad
- Fully Loaded Potato Salad
- Fennel and Parmesan Coleslaw
- Seared Cherry Tomato Pasta
- Pork and Shiitake Lettuce Wraps
- Watercress and Orange Couscous Salad
- Sauteed Fiddlehead and Mushroom Gnocchi
- Broiled Tofu With No-Cook Peanut Sauce
Special occasion
The season of winter squash is upon us once again. Chock full of nutrients and an excellent source of vitamins A and C, this is a veggie you can feel good about serving any time. Why not take advantage of local, in-season squash and try some of our tasty squash recipes.
To warm you up as the weather cools down our flavourful White Bean and Squash Soup is sure to hit the spot. Or for more robust flavour, our Chicken Squash Curry has the extra kick of curry for a satisfying meal.
Visit Seed to Supper for more in-season gardening and cooking tips. Seed to Supper is a joint collaboration featuring Canadian Gardening's growing expertise and Canadian Living's Tested Till Perfect recipes.
Recipes
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Chicken Squash Curry
Juicy chicken and tender squash are made special with a fragrant, homemade curry sauce. -
Thai Squash Soup with Shrimp
A comforting, slow cooker soup recipe using fresh flavours of lemongrass and coconut milk. -
Grilled Vegetable Lentil Couscous Salad
Satisfy summertime hunger pangs with a hearty salad filled with smoky grilled veggies, lentils and whole wheat couscous. -
Bean and Squash Soup
Mashing some of the kidney beans called for in this recipe makes for an irresistibly creamy vegetable soup. -
Slow Cooker Squash and Chickpea Curry
Rich cashew butter makes a special addition to this vegetarian curry dish. -
Marmalade-Glazed Chicken with Squash
Celebrate the weekend with this easy citrus-glazed chicken recipe and baked squash side, prepared with lots of orange marmalade. -
White Bean and Squash Soup
This lightly-spiced soup is a perfect choice for a quick midday meal. Serve with Honey Whole Wheat Scones (see recipe link below). -
Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad
This colourful salad makes a great summer side dish or vegetarian main course. -
Maple-Glazed Squash and Apple Salad
A hearty salad of roasted squash and apples, accented with a delectable Canadian maple syrup dressing. -
Succotash Soup
Make this hearty soup vegetarian by replacing the called-for amount of chicken stock with your favourite veggie brand. -
Apple Chicken
Pair the fall flavours of apples and chicken with tender-crisp green beans and Roast Squash (see recipe link below). -
Penne with Squash and Black Beans
A cheesy, veggie-filled pasta dish that's sure to please. Go ahead and make extra, it's just as good reheated for lunch. -
Squash and Pepper Burritos
Serve with Leafy Avocado Radish Salad (see recipe link below). -
Honey Hoisin Pork with Squash and Potatoes
The ultimate meal for harried weeknights -- Veggies start in the microwave and finish in the oven with saucy hoisin pork chops.






