Be the talk of this year’s Thanksgiving with a deliciously vibrant Mashed Potato Squash! This will be a great dish for you to create if you’re limiting the amount of meat in your diet or if you have any vegetarian or vegan friends coming to dinner. I encourage you to recreate this dish for yourself and experience the warmth and fullness that any turkey dinner will give you!
I’m a farmer’s market shopper any time of the year. There is a great local organic farm called School House Farms that is next door to the stable where I ride. Their organic vegetables and fruits are some of the best tasting produce that I’ve been able to find. They also grow the most beautiful sunflowers! You’ll find anything from heirloom tomatoes, kale, garlic and almost every squash and gourd imaginable. One time, I found a yellow watermelon and squealed with delight!
This is the market where I discovered my latest obsession – mashed potato squash (also known as, winter squash). Mashed Potato Squash is ivory white, perfectly shaped and its texture is silky and creamy, resembling regular mashed potatoes. They are high in Vitamin A and C and are a lower-carb source than potatoes. Thanksgiving dinner can be so filling and this way you’ll feel a little bit better about it.
Top Your Mashed Potato Squash
Top your Mashed Potato Squash with The Best Vegan Cheese Sauce and steamed vegetables. Watch a demonstration on How to Make Cheese Sauce here.
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PrintHow To Bake Mashed Potato Squash
Be the talk of this year’s holiday’s with a deliciously vibrant Mashed Potato Squash!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-60 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Category: side dish, main dish
- Method: Bake
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 Mashed Potato Squash halved and seeded
- 2 tsp of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Drizzle 1 tsp of oil on each half of the squash (you may need more if you have a larger squash)
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place squash halves cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Roast until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 40-60 mins depending on the size of your squash.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before handling.
- Using a large spoon, scoop out the flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until almost smooth.
- Enjoy on its own or covered in my recipe for The Best Vegan Cheese Sauce.
