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Sweet Mashed Acorn Squash

Sweet Mashed Acorn Squash Recipe is the perfect alternative to potatoes for any dinner. A colorful, vegan, and gluten-free roasted vegetable.
Course Breakfast For Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Maple Whipped Acorn Squash, Maple Whipped Acorn Squash Recipe, Perfect Thanksgiving Acorn Squash Recipe, Roasted Sweet Mashed Acorn Squash, Roasted Sweet Mashed Acorn Squash Recipe, Sweet Mashed Acorn Squash, Sweet Mashed Acorn Squash Recipe, Whipped Acorn Squash Recipe
Prep Time 19 minutes
Cooking Whole Squash 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 217kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

1 " class="wprm-recipe-equipment-link" target="_blank">mixing bowls
1 " class="wprm-recipe-equipment-link" target="_blank">Measuring Spoonscups
1 Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 large acorn squash
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup nut milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • First and foremost, wash and remove any labels from the squash.
    1 large acorn squash
  • Second, preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Place the squash on a baking sheet.
  • Carefully, pierce the skin of the squash several times with a knife.
  • Place the squash in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the squash over and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  • The flesh should be soft when pierced with a knife.
  • Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
  • Finally, scoop out the flesh.
  • Add the squash flesh to a food processor.
  • Next, add in the coconut oil, nut milk, maple syrup, and nutmeg.
    2 tbsp coconut oil, 1/3 cup nut milk, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Process until smooth.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste if you wish and stir together.
  • Lastly, spoon into a serving bowl.
  • Serve

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 4.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7 g 11 %
Saturated Fat 6 g 29 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Sodium 11 mg 0 %
Potassium 27 mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrate 35 g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 5 g 18 %
Sugars 6 g  
Protein 2 g 5 %
Vitamin A 24 %
Vitamin C 59 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 13 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g