Calling all butternut squash and vegetable enthusiasts! This recipe article presents a culinary journey that combines the earthy sweetness of butternut squash with the vibrant flavors of wilted spinach and tangy blue cheese. Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we explore a collection of delectable recipes that showcase this harmonious trio of ingredients.
First, indulge in the simplicity and elegance of Roasted Butternut Squash with Wilted Spinach and Blue Cheese, a dish that allows each ingredient to shine through. For a more substantial meal, savor Butternut Squash and Spinach Stuffed Shells, where tender pasta shells are filled with a savory mixture of butternut squash, spinach, and blue cheese, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.
If you're craving a creamy and comforting soup, look no further than Butternut Squash and Spinach Soup with Blue Cheese Croutons. This velvety soup is packed with roasted butternut squash, fresh spinach, and a hint of blue cheese, topped with crispy blue cheese croutons for an extra layer of indulgence.
For a delightful vegetarian main course, try Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna, a hearty and satisfying dish that combines layers of roasted butternut squash, wilted spinach, blue cheese, and creamy béchamel sauce. Last but not least, satisfy your sweet tooth with Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese Muffins, a unique and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the tanginess of blue cheese, resulting in a delightful muffin that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the harmonious blend of butternut squash, wilted spinach, and blue cheese. Let's get cooking!
BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE
This has many strings to its bow: it serves as a vegetarian alternative to the Christmas/Thanksgiving turkey; it gussies up a plate of cold leftover turkey; it adds the right balance of mellow warmth and tang to any plain wintry dish; and it is a good whole meal on days when you just feel fleshed-out.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Halve the squash, leaving the skin on, and scoop out the seeds, then cut into 1-inch cubes; you don't need to be precise just keep the pieces uniformly small.
- Put into a roasting tin with the oil and strip about 4 stalks thyme of their leaves, sprinkling over the butternut squash. If you can't get any fresh thyme, sprinkle over dried.
- Roast in the oven for about 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
- Once out of the oven, remove the squash to a bowl and scatter over the pecans and crumble over the cheese tossing everything together gently. Check the seasoning and add the last couple of stalks of thyme torn into small sprigs to decorate.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH W/ WILTED SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE
Make and share this Butternut Squash W/ Wilted Spinach and Blue Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by heatherhopecs
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F Halve the squash lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out and discard seeds.
- If desired, peel with a vegetable peeler or cut into big chunks and keep steady on the cutting board while cutting off the peel with a knife.
- Cut into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to a large, rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil, salt and pepper and spread out in a single layer.
- Roast, tossing occasionally, until just tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Stop cooking squash but keep it warm.
- Use a fork to mash together blue cheese and lemon juice in a large bowl to make a thick smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook, tossing often, until slightly wilted and warm, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Transfer contents of skillet to bowl with dressing, add squash, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH WILTED SPINACH RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by GratefulSea
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a fork to mash together blue cheese and lemon juice in a large bowl to make a thick smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook, tossing often, until slightly wilted and warm, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer contents of skillet to bowl with dressing, add squash, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Make quick work of peeling butternut squash. First, prick it with a fork and give it 45 seconds in the microwave. Then, trim an inch from the base of the squash, making it stand up straight and tall while you run the peeler from top to bottom. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute the squash, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 2 teaspoons oil until tender, 11-13 minutes. Set aside; keep warm., In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 4-6 minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in the wine, cranberry sauce, remaining oil and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute longer. , Place spinach on a serving platter; top with onion, cranberries and squash mixture. Drizzle with warm dressing. Sprinkle with almonds, goat cheese and, if desired, pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges
BUTTERNUT SQUASH GNOCCHI WITH GARLIC-SAGE BUTTER OVER WILTED SPINACH
A delicious dish for fall! Pillowy gnocchi made with a combination of butternut squash and potato tossed in a garlic- sage butter and served over a bed of wilted fresh spinach. Top it all off with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and you have yourself an elegant meal!
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Gnocchi Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour water into the pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and place a steamer basket inside. Place butternut squash and potatoes in the steamer basket. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Use a pot holder to remove the steamer basket and set aside to allow the squash and potatoes to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Press the squash and potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl. Add egg and salt, and mix thoroughly. Sift about 1 1/2 cups of flour over the mixture and mix to combine. If the mixture is still sticky, add a bit more flour until it comes together. Turn out mixture onto a well-floured surface and knead slightly, adding more flour until the dough is no longer sticking to your hands or to the surface.
- Divide dough into 4 parts. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and dust with flour.
- Take 1 piece of dough and roll it into a 1/2-inch thick rope on the floured surface. Cut the rope lengthwise into 1/2-inch pieces. Working with 1 piece at a time, roll each piece down a floured gnocchi board to make ridges. Transfer gnocchi onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Place baking sheets in the freezer while you prepare the sauce and spinach.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, place wet spinach in a large skillet over medium heat. Cover and allow condensation to build until the spinach starts to wilt, about 3 minutes. Remove lid and stir the spinach until wilted and the pan begins to dry. Divide spinach among 4 serving plates.
- Combine butter and olive oil in the same skillet that you cooked the spinach. Heat over medium-high heat until mixture begins to foam. Add sage, garlic, and red pepper and swirl the pan to combine. Remove from heat.
- Cook gnocchi in boiling water until they float, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the skillet with the garlic-sage butter. Toss lightly to coat. Place gnocchi on top of spinach on the serving plates and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1484.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE
This savory side dish or vegetarian main dish is made with butternut squash and accented with fresh thyme and blue cheese.
Provided by Too Hot Tamale
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a large baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 560.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH SPINACH
Here's a vegetable-filled pasta bake that comes together in under an hour. The most time-consuming part of this recipe is prepping the squash. You can buy precut squash, or cut it yourself: Trim the ends so that it can stand up flat. Use a sturdy vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Cut off the bulbous part from the neck. Scoop the seeds out of the bulbous part. Half the squash lengthwise, then cube it. If you're sensitive to heat, leave out the jalapeños, or remove the seeds before slicing into rounds and placing on top.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large covered pot of heavily salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet with high sides and a tight-fitting lid (or a Dutch oven), heat the oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the squash and season with salt, cumin and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring every minute, until squash becomes browned in spots and feels just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400 degrees. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until not quite al dente, 3 to 4 minutes less than the package instructions. (It should be a little too firm to the bite.) Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain. If the pasta is done before the squash, then stir in a drizzle of olive oil so that it doesn't stick together.
- When the squash is just tender, add the broth. Bring to an active simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is soft and easily mashable, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, then use a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon to crush about half of the butternut squash and leave the rest chunky. Season the squash to taste, keeping in mind that salty Parmesan will be added soon.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with 1 cup reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, stirring vigorously to combine. Stir in the spinach one handful at a time until it shrinks down a little.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, the mozzarella and jalapeño, then place in the oven, on a sheet pan if you are worried about dripping. Cook until the top is melted and browned in spots, 12 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil, top with parsley and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm, heavy for its size, and has a smooth, unblemished skin.
- Roast the squash properly: Preheat your oven to the desired temperature before roasting the squash. This will help it cook evenly.
- Use fresh spinach: Wilted spinach adds a delicious flavor and texture to this dish. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
- Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become limp and watery.
- Use good quality blue cheese: The blue cheese adds a salty, tangy flavor to this dish. Use a blue cheese that you enjoy the taste of.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The squash will be at its best when it is hot and the spinach will be wilted but still have a bit of crunch.
Conclusion:
This butternut squash with wilted spinach and blue cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The squash is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, the spinach is wilted and flavorful, and the blue cheese adds a salty, tangy flavor that brings everything together. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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