Maple Soy Squash Mash
This is the simplest side dish of all times and no less delicious because of the ease.
Ingredients
1-2 butternut squash
2-4 tbsp soy sauce
2-4 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp butter (optional)
Method
- Heat oven to 350F
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and place cut side down on a baking sheet (lined with foil or parchment for ease of clean up if desired) and bake until the squash collapses when poked with a firm finger, about 20-40 minutes
- Remove from the oven and let cool until able to handle comfortably
- Discard the seeds and then scoop the roasted squash flesh away from the skin and transfer to a bowl
- Add half of the soy sauce, maple syrup, and butter (if using) and mash with the back of a spoon or fork
- Taste and add the remaining soy sauce and syrup until you like how it tastes
- Serve with stewed black beans on top or alongside any sort of grilled or roasted meat or fish. Note: this mash also makes the nice base for a soup and freezes perfectly
