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Vegan Butternut Squash Dip

Published: Dec 3, 2021 by Bianca · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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Butternut Squash Dip
Butternut Squash Dip

This Butternut Squash Dip is the perfect creamy dip for the fall! Have it with crackers, bread chips, or veggie sticks.

Butternut Squash Dip

Dips and crackers are a match made in heaven. Especially this beautiful golden Butternut Squash Dip and Spelt Chia Crackers.

Whether you're in need of some snacks for a party or looking for something to nibble on while watching Netflix; this dip and crackers combo is exactly what you're looking for!

To bring out the most flavor, I roasted half a butternut squash in the oven and spooned the flesh into a blender. Then added chickpeas (for a rich texture), lime juice, salt, and water. It's easy and delicious.

I've drizzled the dip with olive oil and sprinkled it with chopped fresh parsley. So, so good!

How to make a Butternut Squash Dip

The Ingredients

You will need:

  • half a butternut squash
  • canned chickpeas
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • water
  • olive oil
  • fresh parsley

The Basic Steps

butternut squash halved
Step 1: Cut butternut squash in half. Spoon out the seeds.
butternut squash brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt
Step 2: Brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
butternut squash roasting in the oven
Step 3: Bake at 400°F/200°C for 20 minutes with the inside down; then flip over and bake another 10 minutes.
  • roasted butternut squash
  • spooning out a butternut squash
Step 4: Spoon out the flesh into a blender. Add the chickpeas, lime juice, salt, and water.
butternut squash dip in blender
Step 5: Blend until creamy. You can add more water if it's too thick. If the dip turns out a bit too thin, place it in the fridge for half an hour or so. It will thicken up.
Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers dipped in Butternut Squash Dip
And enjoy!

Serve the butternut squash dip with …

  • Spelt Chia Crackers (pictured above)
  • Soft Baked Pretzels
  • Crispy Bread Chips
  • Pretzel Garlic Knots
  • Everything Crackers
  • Vegan Za’atar Breadsticks

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Butternut Squash Dip

Vegan Butternut Squash Dip

Elephantastic Vegan
This Butternut Squash Dip is the perfect creamy dip for the fall! Have it with crackers, bread chips, or veggie sticks.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 1 cup
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

Blender
Blender

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil + more to drizzle over the dip
  • ½ cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt + more to sprinkle over the butternut before baking
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
  • Cut the butternut squash in half and remove the seeds. For the dip we only need one half.
  • Brush the inside of the butternut squash with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
  • Place the butternut squash with the inside down onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake it like that for 20 minutes; then flip it over and bake another 10 minutes.
  • Spoon out the flesh into a blender. Add the chickpeas, lime juice, salt, and water.
  • Blend until creamy. You can always add more water if it’s too thick.
  • Add the dip to a bowl and top with olive oil and freshly chopped parsley. Serve it with crackers or veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1408mgPotassium: 1451mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 39888IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Strength and Sunshine says

    October 03, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    You have my seal of "no food waste" approval on this!! Perfect use for the squash shell!!! I love it!

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      October 04, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      haha, I'm glad! Serving the dip in the squash shell looks so fancy - perfect for brunch :)

      Reply
  2. emnaomi says

    October 03, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    How cute is that squash! :D

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      October 04, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      haha, just the right size for a dipping bowl :D

      Reply
  3. Natalie says

    October 04, 2015 at 3:46 am

    I never know what to do with butternut, but this is the most inviting idea I've seen yet! I'm all about the dipping :)

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      October 04, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      The butternut squash is perfect for dips because it's so super creamy. I've never had a problem with finding a good use for butternuts - they're one of my favorite pumpkins/squashs :) I can't believe I'd waiting so long until my first butternut this season. Perfect for cracker dipping too! :) Thanks, Natalie <3

      Reply
  4. athleticavocado says

    October 04, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    i LOVE this idea! Butternut squash is one of my favs and I am seriously so amazed at how this dip is served in the squash! :)

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      October 05, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it! Simple & fancy bowl, right? :)

      Reply
  5. Kyra says

    October 06, 2015 at 5:01 am

    I love how you've used the butternut squash to serve the dip, so clever and cute! I must do this. I need to make more dips to go with your pizza crackers (I've made them a few times already, my kids just gobble them out too fast, haha).

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      October 07, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks, Kyra! I'm so glad you and your kids love the pizza crackers! The butternut squash dip is absolutely amazing - we had it as a dip and as a spread on dark rye bread and it's so good :)

      Reply
  6. Melissa @ vegan does it says

    October 07, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    This looks delish and I love that you served it in the squash shell!

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      October 08, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks Melissa, I'm glad you like it ^.^

      Reply
  7. chunkyonchia says

    March 06, 2016 at 5:13 am

    This is so cute! I love that you kept it in the pumpkin. <3

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      March 07, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      World's best bowl! Thank you!! :)

      Reply

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