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Butternut Squash Stir Fry

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Currently I just CAN’T get enough ramen noodle stir fry with jammy eggs. So easy and comforting and I love that you only need a handful of ingredients. I don’t know about you but I can definitely eat jammy eggs anytime of the day so this meal creates the perfect excuse for that! Also, by switching up the veggies, the flavours change making it seem like you’re making a completely new meal. I strongly recommend trying this out for that perfect FALL cozy feeling!

If you’re craving a cozy, savory meal that comes together quickly with pantry staples, this Butternut Squash Stir Fry is the perfect answer. Sweet, tender butternut squash is pan-seared until golden, then tossed with a savory umami-rich sauce and fluffy scrambled eggs for a satisfying, comforting dish that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for meal prep. This recipe is simple, nourishing, and packed with flavor—proof that a few humble ingredients can create something truly delicious.

This butternut squash stir fry recipe highlights the natural sweetness of squash and balances it with salty, garlicky, and slightly spicy flavors. Cooking the squash in olive oil helps it caramelize beautifully, creating crispy edges while staying soft in the center. Scrambled eggs add protein and richness, making this dish hearty enough to enjoy on its own or served over rice or noodles.

 It’s naturally vegetarian, adaptable for gluten-free diets with the right soy sauce, and customizable based on what you have on hand.

What makes this recipe especially appealing is how quick it is to prepare. With minimal chopping and one pan, you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. The sauce—made with tamari, broth, rice vinegar, garlic, coconut sugar, and chili flakes—adds layers of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor that coats every bite of squash and egg.

This stir fry is perfect for busy nights when you want something warm and nourishing without a lot of cleanup. It’s also ideal for leftovers, as the flavors deepen even more the next day. Add a handful of greens, serve it over rice, or pair it with ramen noodles (minus the seasoning packets) for an even more filling meal.

This butternut squash stir fry is cozy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile—a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together for a satisfying, nourishing meal any night of the week.

How To Make Butternut Squash Stir Fry

The Ingredients

Butternut Squash: Butternut squash adds natural sweetness and a creamy texture when cooked.
Substitutes: Sweet potatoes, acorn squash, delicata squash, pumpkin, or carrots.

Olive Oil: Olive oil helps the squash caramelize and prevents sticking.
Substitutes: Avocado oil, sesame oil (for extra flavor), coconut oil, or vegetable oil.

Ramen Noodles (Seasoning Discarded): Ramen noodles make the dish more filling and absorb the flavorful sauce.
Substitutes: Rice noodles, udon, soba, spaghetti, or cooked rice or quinoa.

Eggs: Eggs add protein and richness, making the stir fry more satisfying.
Substitutes: Tofu scramble, tempeh, chickpeas, or edamame.

Green Onion or Chives: These add freshness and mild onion flavor.
Substitutes: Scallions, red onion finely diced, shallots, or parsley.

Tamari or Soy Sauce: Provides salty, umami flavor.
Substitutes: Coconut aminos, low-sodium soy sauce, or liquid aminos.

Broth: Adds depth and helps thin the sauce.
Substitutes: Water, vegetable broth, or mushroom broth.

Rice Vinegar: Adds brightness and tang.
Substitutes: Apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or lime juice.

Garlic (Minced): Garlic builds bold flavor in the sauce.
Substitutes: Garlic paste, roasted garlic, or garlic powder.

Coconut Sugar: Balances the savory and spicy elements.
Substitutes: Brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, or agave.

Chili Flakes: Add gentle heat.
Substitutes: Sriracha, sambal oelek, fresh chili, or omit.

What You Need

The Steps

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F
  • Peel and cube butternut squash
  • In a mixing bowl, toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper
  • Spread on a baking tray with parchment paper and bake for 30 mins. Once cooked, broil for 2 minutes
  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; add 2 eggs and boil for 5½ minutes
  • Remove from water and place into a bowl with ice water (sometimes referred to an ice bath)
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium size saucepan; add ramen noodles and cook as per
  • instructions
  • Drain and rinse noodles under cold water
  • Add sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until well combined
  • Add cooked noodles, sauce, and roasted butternut squash to a frying pan. Toss and cook for a few
  • minutes until the sauce has set in
  • Divide stir fry into two bowls and top with jammy eggs, chives, salt, and pepper

Recipe Tips

 

Butternut Squash Stir Fry

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 packets ramen noodles seasoning discarded
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup green onion or chives
  • Salt & pepper

Sauce

  • ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp broth
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • ½ tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F
  • Peel and cube butternut squash
  • In a mixing bowl, toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper
  • Spread on a baking tray with parchment paper and bake for 30 mins. Once cooked, broil for 2 minutes
  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; add 2 eggs and boil for 5½ minutes
  • Remove from water and place into a bowl with ice water (sometimes referred to an ice bath)
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium size saucepan; add ramen noodles and cook as per
  • instructions
  • Drain and rinse noodles under cold water
  • Add sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until well combined
  • Add cooked noodles, sauce, and roasted butternut squash to a frying pan. Toss and cook for a few
  • minutes until the sauce has set in
  • Divide stir fry into two bowls and top with jammy eggs, chives, salt, and pepper

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