40+ Hearty Vegan Butternut Squash Recipes You’ll Love

You can make any of these easy vegan butternut squash recipes and you are in for a cozy, healthy and truly delicious fall/winter meal.

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Spicy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup:
You know that winter is coming when an abundance of butternut squash starts appearing at farmer’s markets. Grab some of these pretty gourds and make spicy, warming, roasted butternut squash soup that will store for months in the freezer.

Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash:
Stuffed butternut squash halves will easily feed a family of four. Nutty wild rice, high-protein lentils, meaty mushrooms, antioxidant-rich kale, and sweet cranberries come together for a nutrient-diverse filling.

Butternut Squash Curry with Spinach:
Butternut squash wants to swim in a rich curry tomato sauce. The color alone will have you at hello. Serve this beautifully seasoned curry with short-grain brown rice.

Minestrone Soup with Butternut Squash:
Minestrone is the ultimate vegan soup dating back to the Roman Empire. It is a brothy stew of simmered vegetables, beans, and pasta. This recipe is modernized with butternut squash and corn added to the mix.

Maple Herb Roasted Vegan Butternut Squash:
You will be blown away by this sweet and savory roasted butternut squash that is a work of art. Nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and adorn this elegant vegan entrée.

Curried Vegan Butternut Squash Fritters:
Veggie fritters are about the best snack or main dish for any meal of the day. Shredded butternut squash tops the list of fritter ingredients. It is rich in beta-carotene. And its subtle sweet flavor allows the curry seasoning to shine.

Vegan Butternut Squash and Ricotta Stuffed Shells:
Stuffed shells are so satisfying. I love that these butternut squash stuffed shells are so attractive in a soothing way. The sauce is made with the roasted flesh. No marinara sauce needed!

Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Stew:
This soup goes deep when it comes to nutrients and brightness. Squash gets cozy with sweet potatoes, beans, and baby spinach in a simmering vegetable broth.

Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta:
Spaghetti is tossed with tender butternut squash, chickpeas, and garlic oil for an easy and sophisticated weeknight dinner. A sprinkling of toasted breadcrumbs replaces parmesan cheese.

Baked Vegan Butternut Squash Fries:
Now we’re talking! Baked butternut squash fries might replace your go-to sweet potato fries. Just season and bake until crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

Pearl Couscous with Butternut Squash:
Couscous is like soft silky pearls when cooked. They are the perfect backdrop for just about any veggie and sauce. I love the idea of serving couscous with roasted squash and some toasted nuts for a little contrast.

Vegan Butternut Squash Ramen:
Need to change up your ramen recipe? This dish is autumn in a bowl with charred fall vegetables and noodles nestled into a simmering butternut squash broth. This soup will warm you to your soul.

Butternut Squash Risotto:
Classic Butternut squash risotto can be made at home with a bit of patience. Risotto is often vegan or vegetarian. This recipe is creamy and rich without any dairy. Just follow the tips for success.

Creamy Butternut Squash, Broccoli + Chipotle Almond Sauce:
Squash and broccoli? Absolutely! But you don’t want to stop there because the almond chipotle sauce spooned over the cooked veggies is a flavor bomb!

Vegan Butternut Squash Burger:
If you want a clean veggie burger that actually tastes of produce and not like ground meat, this is the recipe to try. Veggie burgers should be sturdy and not mushy IMHO. These butternut squash burgers have flax meal, oats, and quinoa for structure.

Butternut Squash Hummus:
Hummus gets an update! You can make a velvety and flavorful hummus that is bumped up in nutrition by adding roasted winter squash to the beans and other goodies.

Butternut Squash Tacos:
Taco Tuesday goes vegan with smoky butternut squash and black bean-filled tortillas. Top with diced red onions and cilantro for freshness.

Butternut Squash + Black Bean Enchiladas:
Vegan enchiladas can be much more than just beans and plant-based cheese. Try adding roasted butternut squash cubes to the filling to make them more robust and naturally sweet.

Curried Butternut Squash and Lentil Stew:
In the vegan macrobiotic world, lentils and winter squash are combined into a hearty stew that is believed to nourish the digestive tract and middle organs. This stew will do that with all the sweet and savory nutrients and warming curry.

Butternut Squash Lentil Loaf:
Most vegan home cooks have tried their hand at a lentil loaf. I think adding butternut squash to lentils to make a meatless loaf is smart. And I love the balsamic glaze that replaces the traditional ketchup.

Butternut Squash Pizza with Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts:
If you enjoy a white pie, this tomato and cheese-free pizza will pique your interest. Puréed squash is the saucy layer. It is topped with Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts for a lovely contrast in flavors and textures.

Creamy Thai Butternut Squash Curry:
Sweet butternut squash bathed in a coconut cream curry sounds like the ultimate dish for a cold weeknight. It doesn’t take long to prepare, so make extra for the freezer. Serve with basmati rice.

Chinese Butternut Squash Fritters:
How much do you love veggies? Chinese-style fritters are so packed with a variety of shredded vegetables that you might get an overdose of vitamins and fiber. That can’t be bad for you so enjoy!

Roasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi:
What could be better on a snowy day when you can’t go anywhere than a bowl of pillowy butternut squash gnocchi? Vegan gnocchi lightly dressed with non-dairy butter and sage will hit the sweet spot.

Butternut Squash Okra Gumbo:
Gumbo is such a soulful Southern stew with deeply developed layers of flavors. It all starts with a nutty roux that provides body. Okra adds a slippery viscosity that sticks to your spoon and your ribs. Butternut squash makes this an epic fall or winter dish.

Butternut Squash Spinach Pasta:
I love the idea of the combination of butternut squash, spinach, and pine nuts and I think you will too. So savory and satisfying!

Butternut Squash Crisps:
Can we talk about chips for a minute? Whoever came up with deep frying paper-thin veggies into crunchy snacks was brilliant. These bright crisps will open your mind to a world beyond the humble potato chip.

Butternut Squash Burritos:
The burrito has gone bonkers, in a crazy good way. The ingredients in this burrito recipe are so creative: butternut squash, brussels sprouts, apples, pistachios, thyme rice, and raspberry mayo!

Kale Salad with Butternut Squash:
A fall salad really needs to be hearty and this squash and kale salad takes the trophy. It is bold, colorful, chewy, and nutritious.

Curried Butternut and White Bean Tacos:
What do you think about tortillas filled with curried butternut squash and white beans? I wasn’t sure at first, but this makes sense. I mean, I eat curry with roti, so this isn’t much different and a lot easier to handle.

Butternut Squash Dip:
The next time you are asked to bring a dish to a party, you will want to make this vegan butternut squash dip. Heads will turn because it is so bright and creamy. Serve with veggies and small toasts.

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Butternut Squash Pie:
It is a given that every Thanksgiving dinner needs to end with pumpkin pie. But why not butternut squash pie? The crust is flaky and the filling is like custard.

Citrusy Butternut Squash Cake:
Carrot cake is my go-to for celebrations. But I really want to try this squash cake with citrus notes iced with almond orange cream. Such a unique idea!

Butternut Squash Maple Oat Pancakes:
If you like pumpkin pancakes, you will probably love fluffy wholegrain butternut squash pancakes. These have oat flour and they are sweetened with pure maple syrup.

Butternut Squash Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese:
What a fun idea – butternut squash cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting! This would be a hit at any kid’s party or adult brunch.

Butternut Squash Bread:
If you have leftover cooked butternut squash and want a break from your favorite banana bread, try this bread with maple drizzle. It is cakey and a great breakfast treat.

Snickerdoodle Butternut Squash Cookies:
This isn’t your ordinary Snickerdoodle. Every ingredient is what I want in a whole grain and nutty cookie, from the oat flour to the cashew butter, and of course the winter squash.

Chocolate Butternut Squash Muffins:
Now we’re talking! Chocolate and butternut squash muffins might be what we have all been waiting for. I do love that you can use canned butternut squash so you don’t have to break down and roast a whole squash.

Butternut Squash Barley Cookies:
Butternut squash barley cookies are so packed with nutrients that you won’t feel guilty indulging in them. Whole grain barley and butternut squash are the main components – no eggs, dairy, or refined sugars!

Chai Spiced Squash Smoothie:
If you enjoy a chai latte made with tea, milk, and autumn spices, you will undoubtedly enjoy this chai-spiced smoothie with butternut squash. This is a nice take on a breakfast smoothie.