7 ways to cook with butternut squash

1. Butternut squash soup

What better place to start than with a classic butternut squash soup? This is a rich, thick soup with lots of flavour. This recipe can be frozen and enjoyed up to three months later as well.

• Try butternut squash soup

2. Spicy squash and spinach soup

If you like your soup with a bit of a kick then this is the one for you. This hearty, warming soup can be enjoyed as a starter or with some crusty wholegrain bread to make a filling, heart-healthy main meal. You can also make a larger batch and freeze the soup for later date.

• Try spicy squash and spinach soup

3. Spicy turkey and butternut squash fajitas

Butternut squash is so versatile. Roasted butternut squash makes for a great side dish, but if you’re going to spend the time peeling and chopping, why not roast a whole tray of veg that can then be turned into a pasta bake or tasty fajitas?

• Get the recipe for spicy turkey and butternut squash fajitas.

4. Butternut squash laksa

Have you ever tried laksa? This Malaysian favourite is a filling, aromatic soup. Here, we’ve given it  an autumnal  twist with butternut squash. It’s vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten free as it is, but you can add pieces of chicken or fish to add more protein to your meal.

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5. Baked butternut squash with lentils

Embrace autumnal flavours with this warming, heart-healthy dish that uses lentils, paprika and butternut squash.

• Get the recipe for baked butternut squash with lentils

6. Beef and butternut squash moussaka

This healthy moussaka with a butternut squash twist substitutes full fat cheese for low fat cheese, uses 5% fat mince meat, and low cal cooking spray to ensure that this moussaka is as healthy as it is delicious.

• Try beef and butternut squash moussaka

7. Spiced butternut squash and red onion filo tartlets

These savoury vegetarian tartlets are simple to make, and delicious served with a mixed garden salad.

• Get the recipe for spiced butternut squash and red onion filo tartlets

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