Mashed Pumpkin with Bay Leaves Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mashed Pumpkin with Bay Leaves Recipe

Ingredients

2 winter squash

halved lengthwise and seeded

1 tablespoon butter

melted

½ cup butter

7 fresh bay leaves

½ teaspoon salt

or to taste

1 tablespoon maple syrup

or to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon butter.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until squash flesh is soft and can easily be pierced with a fork about 1 hour.

Step 4

Meanwhile combine 1/2 cup butter and bay leaves in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and set aside for at least 10 minutes to allow bay leaf flavor to infuse butter.

Step 5

Scrape the squash flesh from the skin into a bowl using a spoon. Remove bay leaves from butter; discard leaves. Pour butter over squash and mash everything with a fork. Season with salt. Stir in maple syrup.

Nutritional Information

Mashed Pumpkin with Bay Leaves Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 277.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 31.6g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 5.2g 21%

Sugars: 9.5g

Fat: 17.7g 27%

Saturated Fat: 11g 55%

Cholesterol: 45.8mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 5197.3IU 104%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 42mg 70%

Folate: 82.7mcg 21%

Calcium: 104.3mg 10%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 48.8mg 17%

Potassium: 1204.6mg 34%

Sodium: 330.3mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 159.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.