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Healthy Mashed Butternut Squash

Healthy Mashed Butternut Squash: A Creamy Delight You’ll Love

This Healthy Mashed Butternut Squash recipe is a creamy delight you'll love, perfect for a nutritious side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Potato Masher
  • immersion blender

Ingredients
  

Butternut Squash Base

  • 5 cups cubed butternut squash approximately 2 ½ lbs whole butternut squash; cut into cubes about 1.5 inches
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced in half
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room-temperature; refer to notes for non-dairy alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with milk or cream for extra creaminess
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish, if desired

Instructions
 

Cook and Mash

  • Start by placing the cubed butternut squash and garlic in a large pot.
  • Fill the pot with enough water to cover the squash and garlic by about an inch.
  • Place the pot on the stovetop and cover it with a lid.
  • Cook over high heat until it comes to a boil.
  • Once boiling, remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and carefully drain the squash and garlic using a colander.
  • Return the drained squash and garlic back into the pot.
  • Add butter and oil to the cooked squash.
  • Mash with a potato masher until you achieve your desired consistency.
  • For a smoother texture, purée the mixture using an immersion blender or a food processor until smooth.

Season and Serve

  • Season the mashed squash with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
  • Stir in the chopped chives to add a fresh burst of flavor.
  • Serve the dish immediately while hot and enjoy!

Notes

Non-dairy alternatives for butter can be used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creamy Side Dish, gluten free, healthy, Mashed Butternut Squash, Vegetarian
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