Creamy Kabocha Squash Mash
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4.7
Creamy Kabocha Squash Mash
Description
This recipe starts with halving and roasting a kabocha squash until the flesh becomes very soft. The roasted squash is then scooped out and mashed with butter or full-fat canned coconut milk, sweetened with honey or pure maple syrup to taste. Ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg add warmth and depth of flavor, while a small amount of salt brings out the natural sweetness.
The roasting concentrates the squash's sugars and softens its texture, allowing it to mash smoothly without lumps. Optional whisky adds a faint complexity but is not essential to the dish. The mash is creamy and naturally sweet with aromatic spice notes, making it suitable as a side dish paired with savory mains.
Adjustments may be needed based on the size of the squash to maintain the desired consistency and flavor balance. Serve the mash warm, optionally garnished with pumpkin seeds or pecans for texture contrast and to complement the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 (5-pound) kabocha squash halved and roasted
- ¼ cup butter or full-fat canned coconut milk + more for serving, unsalted
- 2 to 3 Tbsp honey or brown sugar or pure maple syrup, to taste
- 2 Tbsp whisky optional
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to taste
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the kabocha squash in half and scoop out the innards and seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and cinnamon and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake on the center rack of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until flesh is very soft when poked with a fork.
- Once squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Add the coconut milk, honey, cinnamon, and sea salt. Mash and stir until everything is well combined. Taste kabocha squash for flavor. Add more cinnamon, sea salt, and/or honey to taste.
- Serve with additional coconut milk, pumpkin seeds, and pecans
Notes
- Adjust ingredient quantities according to the size of your kabocha squash to maintain balance in flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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