3 roasted butternut squash vegan Recipes

butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks, fresh sage leaves (chopped finely, about 1 tbsp), olive oil (divided ), salt (divided ), dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic cloves (minced ), diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella cheese (or vegan cheese), prepared pizza crust (or 6 pitas)

pumpkin puree (using roasted squash really enhances the flavor) or 1 (14 -16 oz) can freshly roasted butternut squash (using roasted squash really enhances the flavor), homemade vegetable broth, red potato, diced, green bell pepper, seeded , membrane removed, diced (okay to use another color), celery, diced, red onion, peeled and diced (my addition), smooth cashew butter or 3 tbsp pumpkin seed butter, firm but ripe banana, sliced into small pieces, apple, peeled, seeded and diced, salt, ground red pepper, to taste (paprika or cayenne), fresh cilantro leaves, roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed pesto sauce (read *note)