5 from 12 votes
Maple Five-Spice Mashed Kabocha Squash
Maple Five-Spice Mashed Kabocha Squash is a smooth, sweet, and lightly spiced side dish using roasted and mashed kabocha squash blended with Chinese five-spice powder, cinnamon, and maple syrup. The roasted squash offers a creamy texture complemented by warm spice notes and maple sweetness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
106 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian, American, Canadian
Ingredients
- 2 lb kabocha squash cooked and mashed
- ¼ teaspoon five-spice powder Chinese
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoon maple syrup or to your taste
Instructions
Roast the kabocha squash:
- Preheat oven to 425°F/218°C.
- Wash the squash, place it onto a baking tray with large piece of aluminum foil.
- Use a sharp knife to make a few slits on the surface, around the squash.
- Loosely wrap the kabocha with the aluminum foil.
- Roast at 425°F/218°C for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife can be inserted easily.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Peel off the skin and remove the seeds.
Cup of Yum
Mash:
- Place the squash into a large mixing bowl, add in Chinese 5-spice powder, ground cinnamon and maple syrup.
- Mash the mixture with a fork until smooth. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can throw the mixture into a food processor and give it a few pulses until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Notes
- Adjust ingredient quantities proportionally if using a larger kabocha squash.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05g
(0%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
821mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3101IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 821mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3101IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.