Best 5 Mashed Pumpkin With Bay Leaves Recipes

MASHED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• If using the oven for cooking the pumpkin, preheat it to 425°F, set an oven rack to the lowest position, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wash and dry the pumpkin. Place it in the microwave and microwave it for one minute on each side to slightly soften.
• Using a very sharp chef's knife and a back-and-forth sawing motion, cut a thin slice off the stem end. Place the pumpkin on this newly formed flat area and, again using a back-and-forth sawing motion, cut it in half.
• Use a large metal spoon to scoop out the seeds and the pulp, saving the seeds and washing them to make roasted pumpkin seeds if you wish.

CREAMY MASHED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Remove the seeds and skin from pumpkin and cut into smaller pieces.
• Boil steam or microwave the pumpuntil until tender.
• Drain pumpkin and mash the pumpkin until smooth, add grated cheese, cream (enough to make smooth) , pepper and salt and continue to mash until cheese has melted.

MASHED PUMPKIN WITH BAY LEAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash flesh is soft and can easily be pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
• 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.
• 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.

MASHED POTATOES WITH PUMPKIN AND GREENS

Steps:

• Cover potatoes and garlic with 2 inches water in a large pot. Bring to a boil; season with salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove garlic; drain.
• Add butter and oil to pot and heat until butter melts. Add onion and chard stems; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add chard leaves, milk, and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Simmer, partly covered, just until chard is tender, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in potatoes and pumpkin, smashing lightly with the back of a spoon but leaving some larger pieces. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

PUMPKIN AND PLANTAIN MASH

Steps:

• Place the pumpkin, plantain and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook shallots in oil until tender. Add the wine, brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and chili powder; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until shallots are golden brown., Squeeze softened garlic into a large saucepan; add broth and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add pumpkin and plantain. Mash with butter and remaining salt and pepper. Top with shallots.