Best Mashed Winter Squash With Indian Spices Recipes

MASALA WINTER SQUASH

Masala Winter Squash image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large onion, peeled
5 cloves garlic, peeled
1 dried chili, or 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like grapeseed, corn or canola
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 cup chopped tomatoes (canned are fine), optional
1 1/2 pounds peeled winter squash, like butternut or firm pumpkin, cut into 1-inch cubes
Lime wedges

Steps:

Combine onion, garlic and chili in container of a food processor and grind until pasty. In a large skillet or casserole that can be covered, place oil and put over medium heat. Add onion mixture, salt and pepper and curry powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion mixture begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes or 1/2 cup water, along with squash. Cover and adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary, until squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve with lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 78, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 513 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MASHED WINTER SQUASH

Mashed Winter Squash image

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

Ingredients

4 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

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.