Fall is the perfect time to enjoy recipes with butternut squash, as this produce is readily available in grocery stores and farmers markets around the country. Comforting and delicious, butternut squash offers a nostalgic experience through aromas and flavor.
Crafting fall comfort food is made easier with walnuts, as they add a delightful crunchy texture against the soft consistency of cooked butternut squash.
Beyond providing a delicious texture, they are also the only nut that offers an excellent source of omega-3 ALA, with 2.5g per ounce. Walnuts combine well with butternut squash, which is low in calories but high in many nutrients such as vitamin A and vitamin C. Try these two ingredients together in the recipes below to provide a nutritious meal with lots of fall flavor!
Sweet and Savory Comforting Autumn Recipes
Fill your belly and enjoy these comforting recipe picks for fall, ranging from flaky, savory baked goods to flavorful, satisfying dishes.
You can’t celebrate fall without making a homemade soup or two! This delectable Curried Walnut and Apple Butternut Squash Soup uses all your favorite autumn flavors to create an easy weekday dinner. This soup is for anyone, even those with dairy intolerances, as including walnuts helps create a yummy, creamy texture. You won’t miss the richness of dairy, as the nuts provide a delicious decadence.
This Kale, Butternut Squash & Walnut Galette is savory, cheesy, and everything you could want in a baked good! It features a delicious crust with toasty walnuts, while kale, butternut squash, and shallots fill the galette. It’s then finished with a sprinkle of cheese and more walnuts! This dish is excellent for warming you up in autumn!
Need an easy fall weeknight meal? Why not try this Roasted Butternut Squash and Walnut Orzo? Use frozen butternut squash to create this 5-star recipe, which is packed with toasted walnuts, earthy sage, and baked butternut squash cubes. We love this meal as both an entrée and side dish, especially because it only takes 30 minutes to make!
What’s more comforting than a bowl of ravioli? Try our Ravioli with Butternut Squash, Walnuts, and Chard, which is tossed in a mouthwatering browned butter sauce and topped with sautéed butternut squash, chard, and walnuts. This 5-star recipe requires less than 10 ingredients, which are easy to find at local grocery stores or farmers markets. Plus, you can use nearly any type of ravioli on hand to create this delicious dish. This main dish is satisfying, flavorful, and an excellent way to pack the flavors of fall into an easy weeknight meal.
Looking for the ultimate fall lunch? Try this 5-star Butternut Squash, Quinoa, Pear, and Walnut Bowl! This yummy grain bowl is made with butternut squash, slices of pear, quinoa, mixed greens, feta, and roasted rosemary walnuts. It’s a great option if you like to meal prep for weekly lunches. You can also enjoy it as a dinner entrée on crisp autumn days. Use your favorite type of pear to ensure the flavors match your taste preference. This nutritious recipe will quickly become your new go-to fall dish!
Crafting Fall-Ready Recipes with Walnuts
Add these fall dishes to your meal plan for the week, and craft filling, flavorful meals using fall’s favorite ingredient, butternut squash. Need more autumn dishes to keep you warm as the weather is changing? Check out our recipe collection for additional appetizer and entrée recipes using this seasonal ingredient.
