Mashed Cinnamon Butternut Squash Food

MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For easy clean up, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Wash and dry the squash. Trim off the top and bottom ends, then carefully slice it in half lengthwise. (No need to peel it.) Scoop out the seeds. Place it cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the maple syrup. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or longer depending upon the size of your squash, until very tender and the squash pierces easily with a fork. Let rest until cool enough to handle.
• Carefully scoop out the flesh and place it in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl. Add the nutmeg, cayenne, milk, Parmesan, parsley, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mash the butternut squash, either by hand with a potato mixer, or with an electric hand mixer on low speed, or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer on low speed, until it is as smooth as you like (we leave ours a bit chunky). Taste and adjust the seasoning as you like. Enjoy hot.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH

Steps:

• Halve 1 large unpeeled butternut squash (about 3 pounds) and cut into thick wedges, discarding the seeds. Toss with olive oil and roast at 400 degrees F until soft, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove the skin. Puree the squash with 3 tablespoons butter; season with salt. Warm a few tablespoons of maple syrup with a pinch of cayenne pepper; drizzle over the mash.
• Use a food processor or immersion blender to puree these veggies-they're too fibrous for a potato masher.

MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pierce butternut squash skin with a small knife and place cut-side down in a baking dish; pour in enough water for a depth of 1/2 inch. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 1 hour.
• Scoop squash into a bowl; add 3/4 cup sour cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mash mixture using a potato masher or fork until smooth. Garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon sour cream.

MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut off and discard the ends of the squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 3/4 inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer. Roast for 30 minutes, or until the squash is very tender. While roasting, turn the squash once to be sure that it cooks evenly. Do not let it brown.
• Transfer the squash and the pan juices to a large mixing bowl, and mix with an electric mixer until smooth. It should have the consistency of mashed potatoes.
• Season to taste and serve hot. If the squash is too thick, thin it with milk, orange juice or water.

MASHED MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half, scrape out seeds and fiber. Chunk in 2" pieces.
• Boil or steam (steaming preserves its high amounts of vitamin C and A better) 20 minutes (boil) or 30 (steam) until tender.
• Cool slightly, and slip skin off pieces. Spoon flesh into blender, add remaining ingredients and process till smooth. Goes well with roast birds.

CINNAMON BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash lengthwise and scrape all seeds out.
• Line a baking dish with regular or release tinfoil. Place squash in dish with peeling facing up.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• Turn squash over and pour melted butter over both pieces. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Continue baking for another 30 minutes.
• Enjoy!

MASHED CINNAMON BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss the squash with the olive oil, cinnamon, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until the squash is well coated, then spread it in a single layer on the prepared pan. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until soft and tender.
• Transfer the squash to a food processor, add the maple syrup, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt, and process until smooth and creamy. Do a FASS check. If you think it needs a little extra punch, try adding 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
• If you don't feel like dealing with a butternut squash, replace it with 3 carrots and 3 parsnips, chopped into 1-inch pieces.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
• (per serving)
• Calories: 160
• Total Fat: 7.2g (1.1g saturated, 5g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sodium: 155mg