Pumpkin Mash

Pumpkin Mash

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For a quick and easy seasonal accompaniment to your favourite autumnal stews and braising dishes, try this mashed pumpkin recipe as a colourful side instead of the usual mashed potato.

  • Recipe serves4
  • Preparation Time5 min
  • Cooking Time25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 small pumpkin
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • A few sprigs of rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Pre-heat your oven to 200°C, 180°C fan oven, Gas Mark 6.
  • Simply cut the top and bottom off the pumpkin, peel off all the skin on the outside and remove the seeds.
  • Cut it into cubes measuring around ½ to ¾ of an inch and place them in an ovenproof casserole or baking tray. Add the tablespoon of olive oil, the rosemary, some salt and pepper and mix together.
  • Place in the oven and roast for 25 minutes until softened.
  • Remove from the oven and discard the rosemary. Then it’s up to you: either mash it by hand or liquidise it, depending on how rustic you like it. Season to taste. There you have it – a simple pumpkin mash.
  • Why not make use of the delicious pumpkin seeds and use them as a tasty snack? Love Food Hate Waste has a great recipe: http://england.lovefoodhatewaste.com/recipes/roast-pumpkin-seeds
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