Whipped Butternut Squash: Sweet or Savory
A valiant rival to traditional mashed potatoes! Butternut provides a sweet and creamy punch with a texture similar to mashed potatoes. It is easy to throw in the oven to roast and mash up for a side dish that pairs well with any meal and is excellent left over!
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan or sea salt
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil organic
Savory Preperation
- 1-2 tbsp fresh herbs chopped OR 1/2 tbsp dry herbs
Sweet Preperation
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Slice butternut long-ways down the center. Scoop out seeds and marrow.
- Place cut side down flat on a baking pan or dish. Add a few tablespoons of water to the bottom of the pan and oil or butter to grease the pan if desired
- Transfer to oven and allow to roast for about 1hour depending on size of butternut. When finished the skin should be browned and soft to touch; the squash should be completely cooked through.
- Remove from oven and scrape the cooked squash out of the skin and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Use an immersion blender/blender/food processor or potato masher to blend the squash to a puree. Stir in salt, herbs OR cinnamon, and butter/ coconut oil. Use water from the pan if thinning is needed.