Winter Squash Recipes

There are many varieties of winter squash at your grocery store – from spaghetti squash to acorn squash to kabocha and even precut butternut squash. These recipes are sure to inspire you to try them all.

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Tomato Baked Spaghetti Squash

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve your spaghetti squash casserole with your favorite protein (chicken, tofu, chickpeas) and steamed carrots.

75% fiber foods – spaghetti squash, tomatoes, mushrooms, chopped basil, garlic, carrots, chickpeas
25% foods – olive oil, feta cheese, chicken/tofu

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy a bowl of this soup with a slice of avocado toast.

75% fiber foods – black beans, diced tomatoes, butternut squash, garlic, red onion, avocado
25% foods – olive oil, a slice of 100% whole wheat bread

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This side dish is great for holiday dinners and even better as lunch leftovers. A pear would make a nice sweet treat to end the meal.

75% fiber foods – acorn squash, onion, quinoa, kale, pear
25% foods – dried cranberries, hazelnuts, olive oil

Kabocha Squash and Quinoa Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Pair your salad with grilled fish. If you're not a meat eater, choose tofu steak instead.

75% fiber foods – kabocha squash, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, parsley, scallions
25% foods – olive oil, maple syrup, pistachios, fish/tofu

Acorn Squash Pasta Sauce

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve the sauce over whole wheat pasta with a side of steamed broccoli and a garden salad.

75% fiber foods – acorn squash, onion, garlic, jalapeno, broccoli, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, black olives, onion
25% foods – unsweetened almond milk, dressing, parmesan, whole wheat pasta

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.