Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Sweet-tasting butternut squash is the perfect foil for spicy curry paste. If you want an extra-velvety texture, strain the soup after puréeing.
Sweet-tasting butternut squash is the perfect foil for spicy curry paste. If you want an extra-velvety texture, strain the soup after puréeing.
Spaghetti squash, so named because its flesh comes apart in long strands when cooked, gets dressed up in an easy way for a satisfying side dish.
Stir 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast into the cooked and shredded squash if desired. Both offer lovely cheesy, nutty flavour.
Sink your teeth into this hearty pasta gratin. It has all the fall flavours we’re craving this time of year: sweet squash, smoky bacon and melt-in-your-mouth cheesy goodness.
Sweet, tender butternut squash mixes with peppery watercress and hearty chickpeas for a filling dinner for two or an appetizer for four. Serve with pita or flatbread.
Tangy mustard, sweet maple syrup and robust rosemary make the perfect flavour combination for baked squash wedges. To add a little kick, use spicy Italian sausages instead of the mild ones.
Sweet spaghetti squash, roasted then baked with a savoury bread crumb and Parmesan topping, is a great accompaniment to roast turkey. Fresh bread crumbs make a light and crispy crust, so it's worth making your own in the food processor.
Store-bought pizza dough is a weeknight suppertime saviour. Once rolled out, it becomes a blank canvas for piling on any veggies or meats that you have in the fridge. Here, we top it with spinach and delicate shavings of butternut squash, but feel free to experiment with whatever is on hand. Use a vegetable peeler to make perfectly thin slices of squash.
Panko (Japanese bread crumbs) gives squash wedges a delicious crispy coating. This versatile side dish also makes the perfect vegetarian main course to serve with a green salad.