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Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash

Written by - Renata Trebing
Perfect recipe to incorporate sweet potato into your daily meal routine.
3.50 from 2 votes
Gluten Free | Nut Free | Seafood Free
Vegetarian
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Non Specific
Servings 6
Difficulty Simple

Equipment

  • pot
  • Ricer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large sweet potatoes - peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium butternut squash - peeled, de-seeded, and cut into chunks
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, add water, sweet potato and butternut squash chunks.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer sweet potatoes and butternut squash til they are fork tender.
  • Drain off the water and return the sweet potatoes and butternut squash to the same pot.
  • Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and butter to the mixture.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend very well till creamy and smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Serving suggestions - Grilled Rump with Pistachio Crust
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, for up to 1 week.
Keyword family meal, Quick, tasty recipe
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