Fall brings with it a harvest of beautiful pumpkins of every color, size, and shape, all perfect for inclusion in these 50 Best Pumpkin Recipes for Winter. Every recipe is plant-based, healthy and delicious.

As the days grow shorter in the fall and winter months and the leaves turn from green to gold to purple, we take off our warm sweaters and reach for comforting, comforting foods made from seasonal produce. And when you think about fall and winter, you can’t overlook the power of winter squashes! Mother Nature really got it right when she created these wonderful, hardy plant foods in all the beautiful fall hues: amber, green, gold and purple. There are so many types of pumpkins, from acorn Squash to carnival squash to turban squash. So what better time to ask some of my favorite bloggers to share their 100% plant-based winter squash recipes? Find kabocha squash recipes, delicate squash recipes, and more in this fabulous collection of the 50 Best Winter Squash Recipes today!

The 50 BEST plant-based pumpkin recipes for fall

Winter Squash Appetizers

Acorn squash and caramelized onion dip, Oh my vegetables (shown above)

Butternut Squash and Cranberry Hemp CrostiniKara Lydon, RDN, The foodie nutritionist (shown above)
Roasted butternut squash with pomegranate sauceAmy Gorin, MS, RDN, Amy Gorin Nutrition
Rosemary Roasted Delicata SquashMarisa Moore, RDN, Marisa Moore Nutrition
Rosemary acorn squash in the slow cookerJenna Braddock, RDN, Make health easy

Winter squash Soups

Butternut Squash Gnocchi SoupDiana Rice, RDN, The Baby Steps Nutritionist
Butternut squash squash soupKelli Shallal, MPH, RDN, Hungry hobby
Carnival pumpkin soup with fresh turmericSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The plant-based nutritionist

Delicata pumpkin soup with Chinese 5 spicesSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN,The plant-based nutritionist (shown above)
Great butternut squash soupKatie Morford, RDN, Mom’s Kitchen Manual
Kabocha pumpkin and leek soup with pistachiosSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The plant-based nutritionist

Roasted butternut squash soup with hazelnutsSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The plant-based nutritionist (shown above)
Roasted Butternut Squash Sweet Potato SoupJessica Levinson, MS, RDN, Little tidbits from Jessica
Spicy butternut squash soupAimee Ryan, Wallflower kitchen

Thai curry butternut squash soupSerena Wolf, Tame me (shown above)
Thai honey nut pumpkin soupJenny Manseau, RDN, The creative RD

The ultimate creamy winter squash soupSophia DeSantis, Vegetables don’t bite (shown above)

Winter squash Salads

Butternut squash, kale and barley saladSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The plant-based nutritionist

pumpkin saladAlexandrea Daum, Occasionally eggs (shown above)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash Salad with Horseradish DressingViktoria Radichkova, Victoria’s table (shown above)
Warm Kale and Butternut Squash SaladKelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD

Winter squash Appetizers

Stuffed pumpkin with sage lentils and wheatSharon Palmer, RDN, The plant-based nutritionist (shown above)
Balsamic Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with FarroSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The plant-based nutritionist
Fall bowl with beets, pumpkin and kaleSam Turnbull, It doesn’t taste like chicken
Garlic Brussels Sprouts Mac and CheeseFlorian Nouh, Satisfaction cooking
Butternut Squash and Almond Ricotta PizzaLinda Meyer, Veganity

Butternut Squash Buddha BowlAmy Katz, Vegetables save the day (shown above)

Butternut squash gratin with creamy rosemary cashew creamVicki Berman, Avocado pesto (shown above)
Butternut squash, kale and cranberry riceAmanda Hernandez, RDN, The reviews of nutritionists

Chickpea and kale curry with spaghetti squashShahzadi Devje, RDN, Desi-licious RD
Chickpea Pumpkin Dill BurgerKatie Culpin, Delightful vegans
Risotto with golden butternut and crispy sage, The vegan pantry
Acorn squash stuffed with kale, quinoa and cranberriesJulie Harrington, RDN
Mediterranean spaghetti squashAnjali Lalani,Vegetarian gastronomy

Moroccan spiced vegan stuffed pumpkinMelissa Copeland, The stingy vegan (shown above)
Pulled Butternut Squash TacosRicha Hingle, Vegan Richa

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut SquashElena Szeliga, Happy kitchen. rock
Roasted Butternut Squash Kale Farro PilafJudith Scharman Draughon, MS, RDN, LD and author of Slim body, intelligent life
Spaghetti squash with roasted Brussels sprouts, chickpeas and onionsCarrie Gabriel, RDN, Steps 2 Nutrition

Stuffed acorn squash with wild rice, apples and caramelized onionsAbbey Sharp, RDN, Abbey kitchen

Stuffed pumpkin with walnuts and beansEvi Orvacez, Green Evi (shown above)

Stuffed acorn squash with quinoa and cranberriesSharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The plant-based nutritionist (shown above)

Winter squash dessert

Butternut Squash Apple PieAmy Lyons, Fragrant vanilla cake
Butternut Squash Pie, Extremely vegan

Butternut Squash Cream Tarts, Crystal Dawn Culinary (shown above)

Chai and pumpkin (almost) raw cheesecakeAnthea Cheng, Rainbow food (shown above)

Cinnamon Raisin Butternut Squash SquaresMelissa Gould, Little little vegans (shown above)
Cinnamon pumpkin bread with cinnamon pumpkin glazeJennifer Sebestyen, Veggie-inspired

Creamy butternut squash pudding, Love and lemons (shown above)

Golden Butternut Icebox CakeAudrey Snowe, Unconventional baker (shown above)

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