PUMPKIN AND PLANTAIN MASH

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Beautiful and simple to prepare, this blend of pumpkin and plantain is perfectly flavored with roasted garlic and caramelized shallots.-Donna Noel, Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium pie pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
12 shallots, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Place the pumpkin, plantain and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook shallots in oil until tender. Add the wine, brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and chili powder; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until shallots are golden brown., Squeeze softened garlic into a large saucepan; add broth and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add pumpkin and plantain. Mash with butter and remaining salt and pepper. Top with shallots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges