Mashed Pumpkin

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    136 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Mashed Pumpkin

This velvety mashed pumpkin recipe is a creamy blend of roasted pumpkin, maple syrup, and warm autumn spices.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1-2 small pumpkins 2-3 pounds, sugar pumpkin is best
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

FOR SERVING:

  • butter (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

PREP OVEN:

  1. Move the oven rack to the middle position.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

PREP PUMPKIN:

  1. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the pumpkin in half and clean out seeds.
  3. Place the pumpkin on the cookie sheet.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Flip the pumpkin to cut side down.

BAKE:

  1. Bake for 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the pumpkin.
  2. Pierce the pumpkin’s flesh with a fork; when it’s soft, the pumpkin is ready. (You’ll need to flip the pumpkin to the cut side to test.)
  3. Cool the pumpkin until it’s easy to handle, about 1 hour.

TO FINISH:

  1. Scoop out the pumpkin flesh and place it in a food processor.
  2. Add maple syrup, butter, and spice.
  3. Mix until creamy and your desired consistency is reached.
  4. Serve immediately with butter and chopped fresh parsley, both optional.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Potassium 789mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 19356IU (387%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Potassium 789mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 19356IU 387%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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