MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
So easy to make. You may prefer this to cauli mash as it is so tasty and very substantial tasting. It is moderate in carbs, so not a keto recipe. You can use lower carb squash in this recipe, if desired.
Special enough for a holiday menu or to serve to guests, but also a dish that can be served for weeknight dinners. No oven required. The flavor of this squash is slightly sweet-savory. If you like you could add a bit of sweetener to taste, but I actually preferred it without. Vegetables like this are such a treat.
I bought my butternut squash, peeled and cubed; however, you can cut the squash in half and roast it in the oven on a baking sheet, if desired. No need to peel the squash for this butternut squash recipe. The squash is roasted when the flesh feels soft to the tines of a fork. Side dishes like this make one excited for dinner.
If you want to add a sweet touch to this squash after the fact, you could drizzle each serving with sugar free maple syrup. Cubed butternut squash is still the easiest way to then prepare this dish. You can use a potato masher, but I chose to use my food processor which gives a smoother texture. If you like you could garnish with fresh thyme instead of green onions, but green onions are my preference.
The heavy cream gives a richness to this side dish. It is a great alternative to cauli mash in my opinion. Keep leftovers in the refrigerator/fridge.
This is sort of like mashed sweet potatoes, except this is lower in carbs and tastier. Use the microwave oven to reheat the next day. This easy side dish with its delicious consistency, typically only needing the stove to cook is a favorite of ours.
2.2 lbs butternut squash, cubed (1 kg)
1/4
cup cream (60 mL)
3 tbsp butter, softened (45 mL)
1 tsp salt (5 mL)
1/2
tsp black pepper (2 mL)
1/4
tsp cinnamon (1 mL)
Garnish:
Tops of green onions
In
large pot of boiling water, place butternut squash cubes (large cubes) and boil
until soft. Drain well over a colander into
a large bowl. Place in food processor with
sharp blade along with cream, butter, salt, black pepper and cinnamon. Process until smooth. Pour into a serving dish and garnish with chopped
green onions (tops of green onions only).
Yield: 8 servings
1
serving
117.4
calories
1.5
g protein
6.8
g fat
1.9 g fiber
13.0
g net carbs