Broth, thickened with flour and enriched with crème fraîche, forms the savory sauce in this dish. We like the earthy heartiness of kale, which helps balance the sweetness from the squash. You could also use Swiss chard, or for a more peppery bite, try substituting mustard greens. Ingredients 5 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash […]
Even without added cream, this pumpkin soup takes on a luxuriously velvety texture after it’s simmered and pureed. Combine that with a Granny Smith apple, cinnamon, and a chipotle chile, and you’ve got a spicy twist on a fall bounty. Make sure all the ingredients are very tender so they’ll blend together smoothly. Simple toppings […]
Lentils are among the most humble and nutritious pantry items you could find. These protein-packed legumes pair wonderfully with roasted butternut squash and peppery arugula to deliver a plant-powered salad boasting over 50% of your daily fiber and one-third of your daily potassium goal. Butternut squash is an excellent source of eye-healthy vitamin A, and […]
This velvety starter soup is a blend of pureed squash and carrots, cream, and a hint of ginger. Ingredients 1 (3-pound) butternut squash 3/4 pound carrots, scraped and cut into chunks (8 carrots) 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons […]
A mix of colorful root vegetables may be your star side. Peeled, prechopped butternut squash saves time, but pieces tend to be irregular and small–we prefer peeling and cubing it yourself. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]
Whole-grain quinoa simmers in the soup and then gets blended into the mix—resulting in a thick, creamy, luscious texture. Don’t be afraid to let the blender go for a couple of minutes; that’s the path to super-smooth results. We call for precut-prepped butternut squash because it’s a real time-saver, slashing up to 20 minutes of […]
This slow-cooker chicken chili is a great addition to your cool weather weeknight meal rotation. Calling for a mixture of beans and hominy, this recipe boasts bold, rich flavor, something that can often be dulled in a slow cooker. Processing some of the beans in a food processor thickens the soup, lending a heartier flavor […]
Change up the green element in your pesto and you can enjoy it all year long. Peppery arugula and fresh flat-leaf parsley make up the base of the saucy spread for this pizza. Raw butternut squash, shaved into wide strips with a vegetable peeler, wilts down and becomes perfectly tender after just minutes in the […]
This slow-cooker chicken chili is a great addition to your cool weather weeknight meal rotation. Calling for a mixture of beans and hominy, this recipe boasts bold, rich flavor, something that can often be dulled in a slow cooker. Processing some of the beans in a food processor thickens the soup, lending a heartier flavor […]
This bountiful plate comes together in a snap thanks to savvy finds from the supermarket like frozen precooked butternut squash, olives from the olive bar, and spiralized beets (available in the produce section). If you can’t find the beets, you can add 1/3 cup precooked, sliced beets to the cooked and drained green beans. Cutting […]