Best Spiced Pumpkin Mash Recipes

MASHED PUMPKIN

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Mashed pumpkin has a creamy texture and delicate flavor. It's a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes.

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 small pumpkin (3 lb. whole, 2 lb. peeled and cleaned)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan ((not shredded))
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon fine salt)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

If using the oven for cooking the pumpkin, preheat it to 425°F, set an oven rack to the lowest position, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and dry the pumpkin. Place it in the microwave and microwave it for one minute on each side to slightly soften.
Using a very sharp chef's knife and a back-and-forth sawing motion, cut a thin slice off the stem end. Place the pumpkin on this newly formed flat area and, again using a back-and-forth sawing motion, cut it in half.
Use a large metal spoon to scoop out the seeds and the pulp, saving the seeds and washing them to make roasted pumpkin seeds if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 534 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PUMPKIN MASHED POTATOES

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This is what I do with leftover pumpkin after making pumpkin muffins. It's a yummy and healthy twist for your potatoes. Freeze what you do not eat.

Provided by JJsMa

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed
¼ cup margarine (such as Country Crock®)
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

Cut potatoes into big chunks, leaving skins on.
Combine potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water in a stovetop pressure cooker.
Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
Drain water and mash potatoes. Stir in margarine. Stir in pumpkin, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and basil until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 583.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SPICED PUMPKIN MASH

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Move over, sweet potato, there's a new brightly hued side dish in town: tender spiced pumpkin. This recipe comes from Virginia Willis's "Basic to Brilliant, Y'all."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (2 1/2-pound) sugar pumpkin, trimmed, cleaned, and cut into 2-inch wedges
2 tablespoons molasses (or maple, sorghum, or cane syrup)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 orange
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or piece of parchment paper; set aside.
Place pumpkin wedges on baking sheet and transfer to oven; bake until fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
When pumpkin is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh and transfer to a large bowl; discard skin. Add molasses, butter, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cayenne; season with salt and pepper.
Using a potato masher, heavy-duty whisk or handheld mixer, beat until smooth. Transfer to a warm serving bowl.