Mashed Butternut Squash

Seves 4
Time 1 hr 15 min

Flavor this sweet mash with your favorite spices like paprika, cumin or a pinch of cinnamon. Simply replace the ground ginger and nutmeg and start with just a little, tasting until it is seasoned as you like.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat

Ingredients

    1 mediumbutternut squash (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeded
    4 teaspoonstahini
    2 teaspoonswhite miso
    1/4 teaspoonground cumin
    1/4 teaspoonpaprika
    4garlic cloves, skin on
    1/8 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F.


Arrange squash on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet, cut sides down and scatter garlic around the edges of the sheet.


Bake until garlic begins to brown, about 10 minutes.


Remove garlic from the pan, then continue baking squash until very tender, 45 to 50 minutes more.


Set aside until cool enough to handle.


Meanwhile, place tahini, miso, cumin, paprika and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.


Scoop out roasted squash and add to the bowl.


Remove garlic from the skin, smash and add to squash mixture.


Stir until well mixed and serve warm.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 1/2 cup

Calories

120

Total Fat

3g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

160mg

Total Carbohydrate

25g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

3g

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