Creamy Kabocha Squash Mash (Paleo)
Creamy Kabocha Squash Mash is a nutritious, creamy side dish perfect for the holiday and winter seasons.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large kabocha squash halved and roasted
- ¼ cup full-fat canned coconut milk + more for serving
- 2 tablespoons to 3 honey to taste
- 2 tablespoons whisky optional
- 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 ground cinnamon to taste
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the kabocha squash in half and scoop out the innards and seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and cinnamon and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake on the center rack of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until flesh is very soft when poked with a fork.
- Once squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Add the coconut milk, honey, cinnamon, and sea salt. Mash and stir until everything is well combined. Taste kabocha squash for flavor. Add more cinnamon, sea salt, and/or honey to taste.
- Serve with additional coconut milk, pumpkin seeds, and pecans
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g