Description
Roasted Garlic Butternut Mash is a creamy and flavorful side dish that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the rich taste of roasted garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a vegan option)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Add the unpeeled garlic cloves to the baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the garlic is golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash and garlic (squeeze the garlic out of its skin).
- Add the heavy cream and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a vegetarian main dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Roasted Garlic Butternut Mash, Butternut Squash, Creamy Side Dish