Best Mashed Winter Squash Recipes
MASHED WINTER SQUASH
Frozen cooked squash and a microwave make quick work of assembling this colorful side dish. Each creamy bite features the subtle blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place squash in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes or until heated through, stirring after 5 minutes. Add the sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger; mix well., Microwave, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WINTER SQUASH - MASHED AND SIMPLE
These are the easiest ever directions I've used for cooking fresh Butternut squash! When I agreed to take six whole Butternut squash to cook ahead and mash and freeze, for our 40th Annual Harvest Supper, I thought I had agreed to a lot of work. All I did was wash the squash in the sink first, in a bath of salt and vinegar and...
Provided by Beth M.
Categories Vegetables
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Put wire rack in roasting pan and add 1/2 inch of water.Place as many squash upright in roaster as will fit. No lid is needed.
- 2. Bake until soft and easily pierced with a fork, about an hour and a half. Remove from oven.
- 3. Make a slice or two in squash to release heat, then cool until able to handle.
- 4. Cut squash in half length wise; continue to cool. While still warm, scoop seeds out with a large spoon or an ice cream scoop. Place flesh in a large pan.
- 5. Use a hand masher, to mash to a smooth consistency (no lumps). Do not puree. Note: do not add any seasoning to the squash.
- 6. When cooled, spoon squash into gallon freezer bags, leaving 1/2 inch space at top. When completely cooled, place in freezer.
MASHED WINTER SQUASH
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring squash, leeks, and water to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Transfer the vegetables, nutmeg and VegiZest to a bowl and mash with a potato masher.
MASHED WINTER SQUASH WITH INDIAN SPICES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°. On 2 large, rimmed baking sheets, drizzle the cut sides of the squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Turn the squash halves cut sides down and roast for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the mustard seeds and cook over moderately high heat, shaking the pot, until they pop, about 1 minute. Transfer the seeds to a small bowl. Add the remaining 1/3 cup of oil to the pot. Add the garlic and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the coriander, turmeric and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Using a large spoon, scrape the squash flesh from the skins into the pot. Add the water and cook over moderately high heat, stirring and lightly mashing the squash, until blended and heated through. Season the squash with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl, top with the toasted mustard seeds and serve. Make Ahead The mashed squash can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat in a microwave oven before serving.
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