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Garlic-Chili Mashed Butternut Squash with Pine Nuts
We love the interplay of the sweet, savory and nutty flavors in Sabrina Ghayour’s take on butternut squash in her cookbook, “Bazaar.” This is our version of her recipe, which also plays up the textural contrast between toasted pine nuts and dense, creamy squash. The butternut is first roasted to caramelize its natural sugars, then is mashed with garlic and red pepper flakes. The mixture is finished on the stovetop to mellow the garlic and intensify the flavors. Ground sumac is a brick red Middle Eastern spice with tart, fruity notes. If not available, stir ½ teaspoon each grated lemon zest and lemon juice into the squash before transferring to a serving dish.
4
Servings
Tip
Don’t skip the foil lining for the baking sheet. Without the foil, the squash has a tendency to stick and burn, and the burnt bits end up tough and stringy.
50 minutes
Ingredients
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2-2½
pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1½-inch chunks
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2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
Directions
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01Heat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the middle position. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, toss the squash with the oil, then distribute in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet; reserve the bowl. Roast the squash until well browned and a skewer inserted into the largest pieces meets no resistance, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Return the squash to the bowl.
Reviews
December 26, 2022
Earthy and full
Delicious! A little spicy for some but a more pleasing earthy taste than the usual brown-sugar sweetened butternut squash served on holidays. Will keep this in my repertoire.
November 10, 2022
THis was great
and would have been better if I had roasted it in chunks instead of two halves, note to self for next time!
October 10, 2022
So easy. Great for weeknight
One change: microwaved for 12-15 minutes a whole butternut cut in half, cut half resting on waxed paper. Otherwise, followed exactly (reduced red pepper due to sensitive audience). Quick, easy. Great basic flavor profile you could use in a pasta dish or serve with pork or chicken.
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