Butternut Squash and Plantain Mash

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 butternut squash (about 1 1/2 lb)1 large, firm yet ripe plantain4 cloves garlic, unpeeled1/4 tsp extra virgin olive oil1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Serves 6
1. Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly coat a baking sheet with PAM.
2. Halve the squash and scoop out the seeds and fibers. Peel the halves and cut nto 1" pieces.
3. Trim the ends of the plantain. Cut a slit lengthwise through the inner curve of the skin, pry off the skin, and cut the plantain crosswise into 1" segments.
4. Place the squash, plantain and garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until very tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool slightly and peel the garlic cloves.
5. In a saucepan, heat the vegetable stock over high heat until simmering.
6. Remove from heat and add the garlic, squash, plantain and olive oil.
7. Mash with a potato masher and until almost smooth. Season with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HERCKLE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 99.6
  • Total Fat: 0.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 497.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g

Member Reviews
  • INDIVINETIME
    How much veggie stoc do you use? - 9/15/11
  • LEENIET
    So different and delicious ! The roasting and garlic really give this a sweet, nutty flavor. Very good. Will definately make this again. - 1/4/10