Roasted butternut squash mash recipe for a creamy side dish

Ingredients for Roasted, mashed butternut squash

• 1 medium butternut squash, 1.4–1.8 kg

• olive oil

• salt

How to make Roasted, mashed butternut squash

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan) or 220°C (conventional).

2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise through the stem, leaving the seeds inside.

3. Rub the cut sides of the squash halves with olive oil and place them cut-side down on a baking tray.

4. Roast for 25 minutes, then flip the squash and continue cooking until tender, for an additional 10–30 minutes. The squash is ready when a paring knife easily pierces the neck with minimal resistance.

5. Allow the squash to cool, then scoop out the seeds and discard them.

6. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a bowl, discarding the skins.

7. Coarsely mash the squash with a spoon or fork and season with salt to taste.

8. Store the mashed squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Disclaimer
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