18 Must-Try Gluten-Free Squash Recipes That Are Absolutely Delicious!
These gluten-free squash recipes feature a range of wholesome dishes that highlight the delicious flavors of various squashes—from creamy butternut squash soup to savory roasted stuffed acorn squash. Enjoy the earthy, sweet, and nutty tastes that make squash a versatile ingredient for hearty casseroles, flavorful curries, and even sweet treats like pumpkin pie.
Whether you’re craving a simple roasted side or a comforting, spiced stew, these wholesome squash recipes offer the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition for any season!
All About Squash: Your Essential Guide
What Is Squash?
Squash is a fruit from the gourd family that contains seeds. It comes in various types, including butternut, acorn, zucchini, and pumpkin.
Is Squash Healthy?
Absolutely! Squash is a nutritious addition to your diet, rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. It’s low in calories, making it a fantastic choice for a healthy lifestyle.
How Do I Store Squash?
Store squash in a cool, dry place. Winter squash can last for several months, while summer squash is best enjoyed within one to two weeks.
Can I Eat the Skin of All Types of Squash?
Some squash varieties, like zucchini and delicata, have edible skins. For others, such as butternut and acorn squash, the skin is usually removed before cooking, but it is edible when cooked.
Can I Freeze Squash?
Yes, you can freeze squash! For the best results, blanch it briefly before freezing to maintain its quality. Frozen squash is great for soups, stews, and casseroles.
What’s the Difference Between Summer and Winter Squash?
Summer squash, including zucchini and yellow squash, have tender, edible skins and are harvested in the summer. Winter squash, like butternut and acorn, have thicker, often inedible skins and are harvested in the fall for winter storage.
Can Squash Be Used in Desserts?
Definitely! Squash is often used in sweet dishes such as pumpkin pie, butternut squash bread, and zucchini muffins. It adds natural sweetness and moisture to baked goods.
18 Irresistibly Delicious Gluten-Free Squash Recipes You’ll Love!
4 Ingredient Double Stuffed Butternut Squash
This double stuffed butternut squash recipe is simple to make and has only 4 ingredients plus spices. The cheesy filling is delicately spiced as not to overpower the tasty squash. Serve as a healthy side replacing mashed potatoes or as a main
Vegan Lentil Butternut Squash Soup
The earthy lentils combined with the sweetness of butternut squash make a super tasty hearty soup. Serve as a starter or a complete vegan meal in a bowl
Gluten-Free Apple Butternut Squash Stuffing
his heavenly stuffing is moist on the inside with a crispy, tasty topping. The apples, butternut squash, homemade gluten-free seasoned stuffing croutons, spices, herbs, stock and a little butter, make this stuffing unforgettable.
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
This deliciously seasoned creamy pasta sauce recipe is super easy to make and is acceptable for a gluten-free, vegan and paleo diet. Serve over gluten-free pasta, such as penne or rigatoni
Italian Stuffed Zucchini
Craving Italian? This Italian Stuffed Zucchini is the perfect solution! Packed with flavor, it will satisfy all the deliciousness of your favorite dishes without the carbs.
Grain-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars
This dessert made from pumpkin squash is lightly sweetened, smooth, perfectly spiced with warming spices and has an almond buttery shortbread crust. YUM!
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Discover your new favorite power salad! This vibrant Roasted Butternut Squash Salad features robust squash, salty feta, and a touch of citrus vinaigrette, perfectly paired with apples, grapes, and walnuts. It’s a vegetarian meal in a bowl that everyone will love!
Best Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Bisque
Bisque is usually smooth and creamy deliciously seasoned soup. This gluten-free butternut squash bisque is packed with flavour with a hint of orange. This healthy bisque is also dairy-free, vegan and diet friendly. This soup recipe is a keeper
Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Brownies
These Chocolaty Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Brownies offer a delicious twist on a classic treat. I swapped butter for fresh butternut squash to add richness and health benefits. The result? A fudgy brownie that’s both tasty and nutritious!
Thai Red Curry With Chickpeas and Butternut Squash
Vegan Thai Red Curry With Chickpeas and Butternut Squash recipe made with chickpeas, butternut squash, Thai spices, coconut milk, vegetable broth, fresh lime juice and plenty of cilantro. Rich and flavorful dish for cooler weather.
Chai-Spiced Cranberry Zucchini Muffins – Gluten-Free
These Gluten-Free Chai-Spiced Cranberry Zucchini Muffins are So GOOD! Moist and light, they’re filled with warm chai spices, while the cranberries add refreshing tartness. You’ve got to try these!
Squash With Pesto Cream Sauce Pasta
This gluten-free recipe is all about nutritious Squash With Pesto Cream Sauce and Pasta. The sauce is made with seasonal butternut squash and tender young zucchini and with only a handful of ingredients. Easy recipe!
Amazing Gluten Free Pumpkin Carrot Cake
An extra moist layered cake made with a blend of pumpkin, carrots, pineapple, and walnuts slathered with the fluffiest pumpkin cream cheese frosting hinted with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon.
Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Pizza
A gluten-free pizza crust doesn’t have to be made with only flour. In today’s world, a healthy approach to making pizza is adding vegetables to the crust. In this recipe I used butternut squash, adding valuable nutrients and fibre. This pizza crust can hold plenty of toppings, feel free to choose your favourites
Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato Mash
Looking for a healthier option of mashed potatoes? Try this delicious sweet potato and acorn squash mash recipe. This side of sweet potato acorn squash mash is simple to make and is packed with healthy nutrients. Dairy-free option included
Cheesy Buffalo Turkey Acorn Squash Bowl
With only 10 ingredients, you can convert leftover turkey into the most delicious roasted stuffed acorn squash dish that is gluten-free and easy to prepare.
Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Apple Cake
Imagine a cake made with squash and apples that your entire family will love! Honestly, every time I make this butternut squash-apple cake, there isn’t a crumb left over. This deliciously flavoured moist cake can be served as a dessert, snack or polish it off for breakfast. Your family will never know that this healthy gluten-free dessert is made with butternut squash I promise!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
This muffin is made with two cups of freshly grated zucchini, a summer squash, coconut oil, and pure cocoa. The muffins are dairy-free, gluten-free, and are sweetened with coconut sugar. And, they taste better than ones from a bakery.
Squash: A Fall Favorite
Many types of squash, particularly winter varieties like pumpkin and butternut squash, are closely linked to the fall season. Their vibrant colors and rich flavors capture the spirit of autumn harvests and Thanksgiving feasts.
Please check out our complete list of wholesome gluten-free recipes for inspiration.
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