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Easy Carrot and Butternut Squash Mash A great side dish, quick, easy and very tasty.
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Easy Carrot and Butternut Squash Mash
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Servings: 4 - 6
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Carrots
  • 1 lb Butternut Squash
  • in ***** Equal amount weight of carrots to butternut squash.
  • 1 Tablespoon knob / of butter optional
  • Salt and Pepper for seasoning
Instructions
  1. Peel the carrots and butternut squash, and cut in to 1 inch cubes.
  2. Place in a pan of water and cook until soft. Test with a knife to see if it is soft.
  3. Drain the water.
  4. ****** This water is very good for making gravy or adding as stock to soups, stews etc, so you can freeze it once it is cooled, or discard.
  5. Add the butter to the pan and using a masher, mash the carrots and squash until as lumpy or fine textured as you wish. Season with salt and pepper. You can also sprinkle a tiny amount of nutmeg and cinnamon if you wish. Then serve and enjoy!